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THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS

Scrapping tax-free shopping is having a ‘massively negative effect’ on the UK

Kurt Geiger boss Neil Clifford has warned the loss of tax-free shopping for tourists is having a “massively negative effect” on UK spending.

John Lewis refutes job cuts claims

John Lewis has denied claims it is planning to cut any more jobs and restructure its management team, calling the suggestion “wholly inaccurate”.

Retail sector forecast to have a bumper golden quarter

Figures from Havas Media Network show more than two thirds (67%) of UK shoppers plan to spend the same or more than last year during the golden quarter, compared with just 45% in 2022.

Iceland chair calls for change to ‘stupid’ retail crime laws

Iceland chair Richard Walker has called on the government to change “stupid” laws that prohibit retailers from sharing CCTV footage of shoplifters online.

M&S urges Angela Rayner to approve flagship overhaul plans

Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner is being called to approve plans by M&S to scrap its Oxford Street flagship.

TRENDS, SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY

Four ways to build YouTube success

YouTube is the world’s second-biggest search engine. It pulls in 2.49bn users (48% of all social media users) and could be the best way to promote your brand.

How to create a social media marketing strategy

Creating your social media marketing strategy doesn’t need to be painful. Hootsuite helps you create an effective plan for your business in 9 simple steps.

What challenges lie ahead for retail media

As we kick of the second half of 2024, what are some of the challenges that retailers and brands are likely to encounter as they expand and develop their retail media networks?

How people-centric Initiatives have helped grow The Cotswold Company

The Cotswold Company Chief Commercial Officer Alan Joseph reveals how investing in employees fuels business success.

Third of UK consumers now embracing re-commerce

A ShipStation survey finds over a third of consumers are embracing second hand shopping, with lower costs (70%) and getting higher quality at a lower price (37%) are the primary motivators.

BRAND NEWS

Dolly Parton launches cosmetics line with Scent Beauty

Dolly Parton has launched her own cosmetics line 'Dolly Beauty' in partnership with Scent Beauty, following the success of her fragrance brand, in a deal brokered by IMG.

Primark opens milestone 450th store

Primark has opened the doors to its 450th store in Orlando, Florida – its 26^th store in the US - as it continues to push forward with its US expansion.

F&F launches first homewares brand

Tesco’s F&F clothing brand has launched its first ever homewares range F&F Home which includes over 1000 lines spanning all areas of home décor and furnishings.

M&S to trial grab-and-go coffee shops as it takes on rivals like Pret

Marks & Spencer is set to trial more grab-and-go food and drink options in its cafe as it looks to win lunchtime customers from rivals like Pret a Manger.

Clarks Originals opens first store in Jamaica

British footwear brand Clarks Originals has opened its first-ever retail space in Kingston, Jamaica, in partnership with longstanding retailer Signature Style.

Very’s fashion offer returns to TV

Very Group’s fashion offer is set to make its first broadcast TV ad in seven years to celebrate the launch of its autumn collection the ‘Haus of Flamingo’.

Burberry Winter campaign revisits British style

Burberry’s Winter 24 campaign has been released with the imagery all filmed in the Lake District and “inspired by the landscapes and people of the UK and Ireland”.

Molton Brown repositions itself as 'fragrance-first' brand

Molton Brown is repositioning itself with a clear directive: to be recognised as a fragrance-first brand. The move is defined by a new initiative, launching under the title of 'Artists of Note'.

Stripe & Stare launches at M&S

Sustainably sourced lingerie brand Stripe & Stare is set to launch on the Brands at M&S website joining a select few 3^rd party lingerie brands on the site.

AND FINALLY

HMV has seen a ‘huge boost’ in sales thanks to Oasis reunion

HMV has recorded a “huge boost in sales” this week thanks to the Oasis reunion, with revenues up 526% week on week across the band’s full catalogue.

PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES

What were our users searching for on PRShots Week ending August 30^th 2024?

1/ AW24

2/ Christmas

3/ Halloween

4/ Denim

5/ Red

6/ Cushion

7/ Bag

8/ Coat

9/ Necklace  

10/ Home

NEW BRANDS TO PRSHOTS

Marté was founded by Victoria Angus after 20 years working in the footwear industry. Her brand’s mission is centred around Labour rights, freedom of association and freedom from discrimination, along with forward-thinking movements on environmental impact and a drive to sustainability.

Initially London are the UK's only full-service monogramming company specialising in classic accessories, home linens and gifts for all occasions and all include their fabulous embroidered and laser-etched monograms.

Causebook vision goes beyond creating notebooks. They craft spaces for mindfulness, where each product is designed to awaken your senses, with vibrant colours and carefully selected materials that feel great in the hand.

BHF is the biggest funder of research into heart and circulatory diseases in Europe and helps find cures and treatments to give people more time with loved ones. Their shops and online store sell everything from Christmas gifts and cards to wedding accessories, clothing and garden furniture.  

Ada Dakin is named after Founder Sophie Dakin’s grandmother, a gracefully strong yet beautifully independent woman who made her own dresses and taught Sophie how to sew. The collection is a kind and responsible collection which inspires individuality, femininity and offers ethically-minded, considered fashion choices without compromising on style.

Jan Constantine is an international home brand started by British designer Jan Constantine who is known for her bold, distinct and original collection of home textiles and her work as a designer and manufacturer of a range of home interior products.

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BRANDS WITH NEW IMAGES

Clothing, beauty and accessories

Matalan has shoes and boots for AW, Halloween wear for all the family, a new Bing NSPCC kidswear, winter jumpers and coats, jewellery, Soluxe activewear ranges for all the family, denim ranges, new AW Transition menswear and womenswear.

Fable England has a new AW24 collaboration with the National History Museum new jewellery ranges, AW24 small accessories ranges from scarves to purses and AW24 nightwear.

Peacocks has new AW24 womenswear and jewellery, Louise Redknapp Edit, new pyjama, lingerie and swimsuit collaboration with model Caprice, womenswear for Summer 2024.

River Island has a new range of red and burgundy RI womenswear and accessories, plus menswear and womenswear for the autumn, plus leopard prints.

Roman Originals has new Dusk ranges, plus floral outfits, and Roman Petite and Curve ranges, SS24 womenswear and new Petite and Ariella ranges.

Primark has new womenswear, boots and shoes, Halloween makeup, Beetlejuice movie tie-ins, Kappa ranges, PS Sweet makeup ranges, new leopard print outfits.

F&F has new Active Kate Ferdinand collaborations, Xmas ranges including jumpers, coats and party wear in satins, gold and black metallics and sequins, a new Autumn F&F Edit and athleisure outfits.

George at Asda has new collaboration Style Stories with Erica Davies including womenswear shoes and accessories, lingerie ranges for AW24 and Style Stories by Erica Davies for George womenswear.

Scamp & Dude has new womenswear and accessories including t-shirts, bags and scarves, plus news kids ranges, high-summer women's wear ranges and accessories for holidays, the beach, the evening and for relaxing at home.

M&S has a new Beauty Discovery box, AW24 accessory ranges of shoes, bags, scarves and gloves, “the parent hood” baby club imagery plus AW24 M&S and Autograph ranges of womenswear and accessories including waistcoats, jumpers, dresses, skirts, tops, bags, shoes and boots.

Monsoon has new childrens and womenswear ranges, accessories including bags, shoes, boots, jewellery and scarves as well as womenswear, including dresses, coats, skirts, trousers and more plus jewellery ranges for AW24.

Very has new summer holiday ranges, plus Everyday, V by Very Curve and V by Very as well as occasion wear, a Michelle Keegan collaboration, airport ranges, and a new Back-to-school range.

Fatface has new Autumn ranges of mens, womens and kidswear and accessories including boots, slippers, perfumes and soaps, scarves, hats, bags and a new jewellery range.

Dune London has new women’s boots, shoes, and bag ranges, suitcases and travel luggage, handbags and accessory ranges for high summer 2024.

New Look has August ranges of womenswear including coats, jumpers, skirts and tops, back-to-school ranges, new summer and high summer 2024 womenswear dresses, trousers and tops.

Barbour has a new Modern Heritage ranges of menswear and womenswear for AW24, a new William Morris womenswear range, plus a Steve McQueen Racing 60^th anniversary clothing range.

John Lewis has new AW24 menswear and womenswear collections from its Kin, Anyday and JLP collections and new kids wear for AW24.

TK Maxx has new menswear and womenswear ranges for AW24 including coats, jackets and hoodies, plus Leopard skin prints t-shirts and skirts.

Iolla has new ranges of glasses and sunglasses.

Dune London Mens has new AW24 transitional ranges plus ranges of summer shoes, boots and trainers.

Oliver Bonas has new August, September and October clothing, shoes, hats, accessories and jewellery ranges, ranges with a Mediterranean and Nostalgia themes, new cosmetics ranges and new summer dresses (midi and mini), bags, jackets, hats, jewellery, sunglasses, flats, training shoes and sandals.

Rebecca Rhoades has new AW24 partywear outfits.

Cayo has new ranges of children’s dummies.

National Trust shop has new autumn-winter 2024 accessory ranges including scarves, socks, gloves and hats.

Joe Browns has new AW24 womenswear ranges and accessories including bags, purses, belts and jewellery, shoes and boots, plus menswear ranges of jumpers, jackets, boots, shoes, scarves, hats and accessories.

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Bonmarché Curvy Kate Threadbare Celtic & Co Betty & Biddy Lipsy Peachaus

Home, garden and food

B&M has new Woodland Charm, Japandi and Natural Earth homeware, plus bedding and soft furnishings for AW24, Halloween and Christmas 2024 ranges of decorations, Christmas mugs, cushions, candles, and things for the kitchen and the Christmas dining table. 

Online Home Shop has a selection of bar stools, new Autumn and Winter bedding ranges and themed hoodie blankets for all occasions.

Nest has new Hay collections of lighting and homeware.

Dobbies Garden Centres has new Christmas ranges including food and drink, trees, decorations and gifts for pets, RHS branded garden gift ranges, Halloween ranges, plus Snow & Sparkles, Magic Woodland, Classic Noel, Colour Pop and Festival Tales Christmas decoration ranges plus autumn homewares, playhouses and garden toys.

Cult Furniture has new sofas, armchairs, TV stands and tables, Arbor kitchen furniture, Bourton office furniture, Boucle and Eco Edit range for indoors.

Marks & Spencer has new homeware including tableware, soft furnishings, candles, diffusers, vases and planters and a new collaboration with the National Gallery of heavily patterned cushions, vases, candelabras and tableware.

Homesense has new Halloween decorations, Christmas gifts and decorations, kitchenware ranges aimed at the home and student markets.

Matalan has new Halloween decorations, Folk Harvest AW24 ranges for the kitchen, bathroom and the living room, Christmas gifting, new homeware (indoors and out) ranges including cushions, kitchenware, bowls, baskets, planters and gift ideas for the summer.

Next has new Chic, Scandi Collection, Rustic Romance homeware ranges for AW24 including gifts, lighting, furniture and vases, it also has Christmas decorations, gifts and soft furnishings.

Home Bargains has a new Harvest and Winter charm ranges of things for the home for the autumn and Halloween including Haunted House ranges.

Sandberg Wallpaper has a new Ett Hem Öland, Chinoiserie Garden Collections for the bedroom, dining room and lounge.

John Lewis has its Dawn & Dusk, Wisdom & wonder and Trinket & Treasure ranges of Christmas decorations for the home plus Christmas gift ranges for him and her.

TK Maxx has homeware, Beetlejuice-themed Halloween things for the home and everything for the summer holidays from luggage to beach towels.

Cambridge Imprint has a new Six Crowns range of paper crowns, crackers and paperchains plus, Christmas card and wrapping paper ranges, Giant scrapbooks, albums, pen pots, letter trays, pen boxes, notebooks, exercise books, trays, memo books and planners.

Designers Guild has William Yeoward Khotan and Malatya ranges of fabrics for curtains, blinds and soft furnishings.

National Trust shop has new autumn-winter 2024 gifts for the home and autumnal decorations.

Oliver Bonas has new October releases of homeware, Christmas decorations, plus AW24 ranges for September and October homeware drops, plus jewellery boxes, ring holders and trinket pots.

Arran Sense of Scotland has new 2024 festive gift collections and a new After the Rain collection.

Hobbycraft has new ideas for Christmas baking and decoration, autumn and Halloween as well as home décor ideas.  

Cutter & Squidge has Christmas hampers, Yule logs, mince pies, cakes and cookies.

Very has its Very Christmas range for the home including decorations, gifts and things for the Christmas table, plus new homeware solutions for the bedroom, living room and dining room.

Primark has a new Quiet Luxury and Harvest lines of homeware for the kitchen, lounge and bedroom.

The Gluttonous Gardener has new BBQ herb garden ranges, summer gifts, wedding gift roses and new plant ranges.

Dunelm has a Muppets range, Christmas gift ranges, new Classic Christmas, Festive Folk, Merry & Bright and Winter Shimmer ranges, sofa and chair ranges, plus lots of gifts for the home, its Elements and Churchgate AW24 ranges for the home, a Made to Measure William Morris range.

Furniture Village has Nature’s Palette, Cosy Cottage, Alba and Trend ranges for the lounge, dining room and bedroom. 

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Hotel Chocolat Quorn Stone Teenage Cancer Trust George Home

DIARY

PRShots Retail Calendar Alerts

Days until London Fashion Week - 11

Days until Halloween – 59

Days until Black Friday – 88

Days until Christmas – 114

How to get your brand on the September Media Calendars   

Summer is nearly over, and it’s time to look to the autumn and to the winter. Mid-September marks just 100 days to Christmas so you should be adding your Christmas images for those monthly/weekly magazines with medium lead times.  Plus, look at adding some Spring-Summer 2025 images for those titles with long lead times, as they will be starting to look at their Feb and March 2025 issues so you can help them out with previews of SS25. 

The media are going to be starting to create features around what to wear for university or college, and the office autumn wardrobe. Now the nights are drawing in, they’ll also be running features on winter wear, so add coats/jumpers/boots. Plus they’ll be looking for images for Halloween and bonfire night parties and there are decorations and gifts for Christmas and some last-minute AW images. 

Don’t forget to add keywords – Gifts, Christmas, Xmas, Autumn, Winter, and Halloween will all be looked for. It’s National Yoga Awareness Month, so you could add yoga as a keyword on any athleisure wear, floor mats, rugs etc.

If you’re a PRShots brand user and you need more ideas, then take a look at the keywords that media are searching for on PRShots and try and add those in.

If you’re looking for more hooks to help promote your brand and products, then see the list of days, weeks and fortnights below.

September Diary - Weeks/Months

September is National Honey Month and National Yoga Awareness month and it’s second-hand September (an Oxfam initiative https://www.oxfam.org.uk/get-involved/second-hand-september/), Self-Care September, as well as Organic, September, and Sourdough September.

September also has London Fashion Week between 13^th-17^th September and this year features men and women’s fashion and features digital and physical events see the schedule here https://londonfashionweek.co.uk/schedule.  

There’s also: the Moda trade show (1^st-4^th Sept), London Textile Fair (3^rd-4^th Sept) Top Drawer (10^th-12^th Sept) and Sustainable Fashion Week (20^th Sept to 29^th Sept).

Other weeks to celebrate this month include;

New York Fashion Week (6^th-11^th)

National Horse Race Week (7^th-15^th)

Bridal Fashion Week (8^th-10^th)

Fairtrade Fortnight (9^th – 22^nd)

Sexual Health Week (11^th- 17^th)

British Science Festival (11^th -15^th)

Jane Austen Festival (13^th-22^nd)

Open House Festival (14^th -22^nd)

Negroni Week (16^th-22^nd)

Milan fashion Week (17^th-23^rd)

Great British Beach Clean Week (20^th-29^th)

British Food Fortnight (20^th Sept - 6^th Oct)

Paris fashion Week (23^rd Sept -1^st Oct)

Shetland Wool Week (28^th Sept – 6^th Oct)

September - Days

2^nd – Labor Day US 

5^th – International Charity Day

6^th – Read a Book Day

6^th -8^th – The Goodwood Revival

7^th – National Beer Lovers Day (US)

7^th – Ganesh Chaturthi (Hindu holiday)

8^th – Great North Run Newcastle

11^th-12^th – Yom Kippur

15^th-16^th – Eid Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) 

16^th – First Day of Sukkot  (Jewish Holiday)

16^th – 100 days until Christmas

21^st – Zero emissions day

22^nd – Car-free Day

22^nd – September Equinox

23^rd – Last Day of Sukkot – Jewish Holiday 

25^th – 3 months until Christmas Day

27^th – World Tourism Day

NB - All dates have been checked, but some events may change due to unforeseen circumstances or have not been fully confirmed for 2024 by the authorities controlling the event(s). 

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