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PRShots Roundup brings you the latest retail news from Adidas, MyTheresa, Shein, Frasers, Mulberry, New Look, Boss, Dr Martens, Ugg, Wolf & Badger and Seasalt. Plus, why Tesco’s CEO is optimistic about Christmas and F&F’s return to  online, how M&S is using TikTok and YouTube to attract Gen Z and more.  

THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS

UK retail sales sluggish last month

The latest BDO High Street sales tracker shows overall retail sales grew by 4.7% last month compared to September 2023 with online leading the charge.

 Adidas UK sees falling wholesale and e-tail sales

Adidas UK sales for 2023 fell by 9% to £1.125bn with profit before tax down by 18% to £30.859m. Store sales were up by £14.99m but wholesale fell £88m and online fell £37.7m.

Mytheresa may buy Richemont's YNAP

Rumours are that Mytheresa is a potential buyer for luxury online brand Yoox Net-A-Porter (YNAP) from Richemont.

Footfall at UK retailers improves for first time in over a year

Total UK retail footfall increased by 0.9% year-on-year in September, up from a 0.4% fall in August, according to data from the British Retail Consortium (BRC).

Shein gears up for investor meetings ahead of London IPO

Shein is preparing to start early, informal investor meetings in the coming weeks for its planned London initial public offering (IPO).

Frasers ups stake in Mulberry

Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group has increased its holding in Mulberry after buying another tranche of shares through a “clawback” arrangement for big shareholders.

Watches of Switzerland snaps up US media firm

Watches of Switzerland has acquired Hodinkee a New York-based media company with an editorial focus on wristwatches as the luxury watch seller aims to gain online growth.

Social Media the main source of financial scams

Revolut bank’s latest Crime Report shows Meta sites (Facebook/Instagram/WhatsApp) account for 62% of all scams reported to the bank in the first half of 2024.

TRENDS, SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY

Tesco boss on why he’s optimistic for Christmas and bringing F&F back online

Despite low consumer confidence and a pallor of gloom around the government’s coming Budget, Tesco boss Ken Murphy is still confident about Christmas.

How M&S is using TikTok and YouTube to boost sales

M&S is enjoying a boost in sales from Gen Z shoppers as it doubles down on investment in social media channels,  and is focusing on TikTok and YouTube.

The 21 essential social media metrics you must track for success in 2024

Pin down the social media metrics that really matter and learn how to track them to build a winning social media presence.

Black Friday marketing ideas to boost sales

Hootsuite has rounded up the top Black Friday marketing strategies to help you stand out from the crowd on Black Friday Cyber Monday weekend.

5 retailers making surprising investments in food-to-go

The food-to-go market has been limited to sandwich chains and supermarkets, however some new unexpected retailers have joined the market for a slice of the market worth £23.4bn by 2027.

New Look updates sustainability strategy

New Look has published its Sustainability Report for 2024, updating its ‘Kind to Our Core’ sustainability strategy after revealing it's on track to exceed targets.

BRAND NEWS

Arsenal teams up with Aries for limited-edition streetwear collection

Arsenal football club has launched a limited-edition collaboration collection with Aries and modelled by Martin Odegaard, Bukayo Saka, Declan Rice, Alessia Russo and Beth Mead.

Boss launches collection curated by David Beckham

Boss has released a high-profile collection edit curated by fashion/football celebrity David Beckham. It follows on from an equally high-profile collab with fashion legend Naomi Campbell.

Dr Martens launches new boot alongside AW campaign

Doc Martens introduces a new water-proof Sub Boot to its line-up, accompanied by a promotional autumn/winter ‘Like No Other - The Campaign’.

Ugg taps Post Malone as men’s ambassador

California-based global lifestyle brand Ugg has partnered with Grammy award-nominated artist Post Malone for its Autumn/Winter 2024 season.

Virgin Wines launches tie-up with Ocado

Virgin Wines has launched a strategic partnership with Ocado, adding 50 wines from its range and creating an “exclusive collection”.

Seasalt opens first US store in Massachusetts

Cornish fashion and home brand Seasalt has opened its first standalone store in the US in Falmouth, Massachusetts.

Wolf & Badger adds new ethical pet offering

Wolf & Badger, the global marketplace for independent brands, has introduced a curated collection of premium, ethically produced pet products

LVMH signs 10-year partnership with F1

French luxury conglomerate LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton has signed a 10-year partnership agreement with Formula 1 to become the motorsport’s global partner.

AND FINALLY x2

C&A lays innovative denim offcut floors in two stores

C&A has laid floors made with recycled denim fabric surplus in “a pioneering effort to repurpose textile remnants for its new store locations”.

The Costa Rican women turning fish into fashion

Costa Rican women Mauren Castro and Marta Sosa are part of the all-female Piel Marina (Marine Skin) cooperative, which turns fish skins that used to be discarded at sea into sustainable fashion.

PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES

What were our users searching for on PRShots Week ending September 27^th 2024?

1/ AW24

2/ Halloween

3/ Christmas

4/ Leopard

5/ Bedroom

6/ Bauble

7/ Dress

8/ Coat

9/ Garland  

10/ Pets

NEW BRANDS TO PRSHOTS

Priestleys was founded by husband and wife team James and Karen and specialises in producing little luxuries in their Lincolnshire workshop.  Their leather bags, belts, wallets and accessories are handcrafted using responsibly sourced leathers from gold and silver-rated tanneries in Europe and are supplemented with ranges of scarves and jewellery.

Sims Wear was founded by Billy Sims-Hilditch with the idea of creating British made menswear, using best in class natural fibres. The range is all home produced in Aberdeenshire from fibre carding and spinning, through to knitting, weaving, cutting and sewing.

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.

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BRANDS WITH NEW IMAGES

Clothing, beauty and accessories

Monsoon has new bags, shoes, jewellery and accessories, new womenswear for special occasions and children’s Christmas-themed and winter accessories, plus children’s and womenswear ranges for AW24.

Primark has a new maternity range, Christmas outfits and accessories, A Nightmare before Christmas Halloween, a Pau Eche range of AW24 womenswear and accessories, new menswear, makeup, athleisure wear, Halloween outfits, accessories, jewellery and makeup.

Oliver Bonas has new AW24 womenswear, accessories, shoes, boots and jewellery drops for October.

Dune London has new women’s boots, shoes, accessories and bag ranges, suitcases and travel luggage, handbags and accessory ranges.

Roman Originals has a new Petite range, new Ariella and Dusk ranges, plus floral outfits, and Roman Petite and Curve ranges.

George at Asda has women’s and menswear for Christmas occasions and parties, Children in Need Christmas outfits, a new Roksanda and Tickled Pink collaboration clothing ranges, a new collaboration Style Stories with Erica Davies.

Shoe Zone has new AW24 men, women and kids shoes and boots.

Cotton Traders has new cosy womenswear and menswear for AW24 including jumpers, cardigans and coats.

Barbour has a Alexa Natalie collaboration, new Flower Mountain collaboration of trainers and clothes, new menswear, plus Modern Heritage ranges of menswear and womenswear for AW24.

Matalan has Christmas women’s eveningwear, Christmas and Winter outfits for the whole family, AW24 men’s tailoring, new kids and adults sleepwear from its Cosy Shop, new AW24 lingerie ranges, shoes and boots for AW, Halloween wear for all the family.

Peacocks has new Christmas jumpers and fashion, new womenswear, a new Louise Redknapp AW and Christmas Edit, a Michael Owen collaboration and new AW24 womenswear and jewellery.

M&S has Christmas clothing, accessories and lingerie sets, Halloween clothing, an AW range with Vernon Kay and AJ Odudu, autumn lingerie, clothing, accessory and jewellery ranges from Autograph, M&S, Jaeger and 3^rd parties for him and her.

Very has a new Michelle Keegan collaboration, new V by Very ranges, Quiet Luxury ranges of womenswear, Everyday, V by Very Curve as well as occasion wear.

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

Bonmarché has new lingerie ranges, new jewellery and accessory ranges for Christmas and the winter and AW24 clothing ranges.

F&F has new Christmas campaign imagery, Active Kate Ferdinand collaborations, Xmas ranges including jumpers, coats and party wear in satins, gold and black metallics and sequins.

TK Maxx has its Christmas gift-guides for men, women, kids and pets, plus new menswear and womenswear ranges for AW24 including coats, jackets and hoodies, plus Leopard skin prints t-shirts and skirts.

Iolla has the latest ranges of glasses for him and her.

Betty&Biddy has new jewellery ranges.

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

Accessorize has new AW24 ranges of bags, jewellery and scarves.

Regatta has new Family Fashion ranges for outdoor wear for women, men and kids for AW24.

Threadbare has a new British Adventure range of womenswear.

Celtic &Co has new statement looks for women.

New Look has new ranges of womenswear including coats, jumpers, skirts and tops.

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

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.

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

See additional new clothing and accessories images from

Joe Browns Dune London Mens Rebecca Rhoades Cayo National Trust shop Curvy Kate

Home, garden and food

Online Home Shop has new hot water bottles, mirrors, cuddle cushions, shaped pillows and bolsters, a selection of bar stools, new Autumn and Winter bedding ranges and themed hoodie blankets for all occasions.

Primark has new AW24 furniture, homeware, bedding, diffusers and candles and Halloween decorations.

Marks & Spencer has new Fearne Cotton Happy Place range, Christmas homeware including tableware, soft furnishings, candles and  diffusers, Christmas decorations, homeware and bedding ranges, Halloween decorations and a new homeware collaboration with designer Kelly Hoppen.

Treats by Mars has new Galaxy gluten and dairy selection boxes, and new Snickers, M&Ms and Maltesers ranges of goodies.

Matalan has Christmas decorations, a new Connie the Cockapoo range, AW24 soft furnishings and gifts, a new AW Cosy Shop range of bedding and soft furnishings, Christmas bedding ranges and presents for pets.

B&M has new Xmas 2024 gift guides, 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. 

Quorn Stone has new natural stone and tumbled herringbone cobbles outdoor ranges, marble ranges for the bathroom and kitchen and Limestone cobbles for outside.

Homesense has new AW24 homeware and Halloween decorations, Christmas gifts and decorations, plus kitchenware ranges aimed at the home and student markets.

George Home has a new Stacey Solomon Christmas, Halloween and Autumn collaborations on  cookware, bedding, dining, and homeware.

Hobbycraft has new DIY decoration ideas for the Christmas dining table.

Jan Constantine has a new Christmas collection of cushions.

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.

Cambridge Imprint has wrapping paper, coffee mugs, storage draws and a new artists' gift range.

TK Maxx has its Christmas gift-guides for the home, plus Beetlejuice-themed Halloween things for the home.

DFS has new Scandi, Coastal and Palm beds, sofas and chair ranges.

Joe Browns has new homeware ranges for Christmas and AW24 including bedding, kitchenware and the Heritage Social, Portobello Bohemian and Off the Floor ranges.

Nest has new Hay collections of lighting and homeware.

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

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.

See additional new home images from

Home Bargains Sandberg Wallpaper John Lewis BHF Designers Guild National Trust shop Oliver Bonas Arran Sense of Scotland Cutter & Squidge Very The Gluttonous Gardener Dunelm

DIARY

PRShots Retail Calendar Alerts

Days until Halloween – 27

Days until Black Friday – 56

Days until Christmas – 82
 

How to get your brand on the October media calendars

We’re into autumn, and the nights are starting to draw in, and the heating is probably on.  The media are looking for images that reflect the changes, so anything that looks cosy and warm is good; roaring fires, big jumpers, coats, hats, knitwear, scarfs and wellies in a leaf-strewn outdoors – all the cliches – are what the media are looking for. If you can do some night shots with sparklers, then you’re also ticking the boxes for Bonfire Night next month and Diwali this month. We also have Halloween at the end of the month, so if you can get a pumpkin in your images, then you’re hitting two birds with one stone.   

You should be adding Christmas images, and for those magazines with very long lead times, then start to look for the images of people working off the Christmas excesses for the January issues. 

Don’t forget to add keywords like Gifts, Christmas, Xmas, Autumn, Winter, Halloween, Fireworks night and Bonfire night, as they will be looked for from now. Also, we have a wide audience with media from around the World, so add those American holiday versions e.g. The Holidays, Fall, Pumpkin day, Thanksgiving etc and words like hygge that are starting to enter the language and are associated with the autumn.  

Media will also be searching for party outfits for Halloween, Guy Fawkes, and the office party season - which will soon be with us.  The media are also starting to look for and create Christmas gift guides, so try and be creative, do ones for every eventuality e.g. gifts guides for him/her/mum/dad/kids/teenagers/pets etc also gifts under £150/100/£50 and for guides for secret Santa’s gifts under £20.

Please put prices on everything!!! Otherwise, you stand no chance of getting into any of the features that include “Presents under £50”, “Party dresses for £150” 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.

October Diary - Weeks/Months

October is also known as ‘Stoptober’, which started as a campaign around giving up cigarettes, but is now joined by MacMillans Go Sober for October, so if you have anything non-alcoholic, then get it on PRShots and make sure you add Stoptober and non-alcoholic as keywords.

It’s also Black History Month, Wool Month, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Menopause Month, Vegetarian Awareness Month, Apple Month, Cookie Month, Spinach Lovers' Month, Pork Month, and National Pasta, Chilli, and Pizza Month.

Fashion and Beauty Weeks and events include - Wool Week (29^th Sep – 5^th Oct), Gran Canaria Swim Week (2^nd- 6^th), British Beauty Week (23^rd-27^th)

Work Life Week (7^th- 11^th)

National Curry Week (7^th-13^th - TBC)

National School Lunch week US (14 ^th-18^th)

National Baking Week (14^th-20^th - TBC)

Wrap’s National Recycle Week (14^th-20^th)

National Chocolate Week (15^th-21^st - TBC)

 October - Days

4^th – National Vodka Day (US)

4^th – World Animal Day

5^th – UN World Teachers’ Day

6^th – World Smile Day

6^th – Harvest Festival (Sunday nearest to the harvest moon)

6^th - National Plus Size Appreciation Day

7^th – National LED Light Day

10^th – UN World Mental Health Day

10^th – National Cake Decorating Day

11^th – Yom Kippur 

11^th – National Coming Out Day (UK/US)

12^th – Navaratri Ends (Hindu holiday)

12^th – Vijayadashami/Dussehra Hindu festival 

13^th – National Yorkshire Pudding Day (US)

13^th – National No Bra Day

16^th – First Day of Sukkot 

16^th – UN World Food Day

16^th – Department store day

18^th – National Chocolate Cup Cake Day (US)

18^th – World Menopause Day

19^th – International Gin & Tonic Day

20^th – National Office Chocolate Day (US)

22^nd-23^rd – Hoshana Rabbah 

23^rd – Last Day of Sukkot 

23^rd-25^th – Shemini Atzeret

24^th-25^th - Simchat Torah  

25^th – World Pasta Day

25^th – 2 months until Christmas Day

26^th – National Pumpkin Day

27^th – National American Beer Day

27^th – Global Champagne Day

28^th – National Chocolate Day (US)

29^th – National Cat Day (US)

27^th – Clocks go back tonight 

31^st – Halloween

31^st  – Diwali 

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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