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PRShots Roundup brings you the latest retail news from Marks & Spencer, Rodd & Gunn, Gymshark, Simply Be, Puma, Aries, H&M, Agent Provocateur and John Lewis. Plus, how social CRM can help you sales and marketing, 10 Instagram analytics tools for better results and more.  

THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS

The Body Shop buyer has lined up working capital deal

The expected purchaser of The Body Shop is in advanced discussions to secure new financing days before the deal is expected to complete.

John Lewis brings back ‘Never Knowingly Undersold’ price promise

John Lewis is bringing back its ‘Never Knowingly Undersold’ price promise two years after it was scrapped.

Marks & Spencer targets further growth

M&S MD Richard Price claims the brand can grow its fashion and homeware business further on the back of strong online momentum, and says this is the start of "the beginnings of a new M&S".

Returns fraud having significant impact on brands

The majority of UK brands (64%) see returns fraud as the trend with the most impact on their company, followed by policy abuse (49%) and high operational costs (37%).

G-III earnings beat on DKNY and Karl Lagerfeld growth

DKNY and Karl Lagerfeld parent company G-III sales for Q2 fell 2% to $644.8m, but is set to grow revenues in Q3 with the signing of a new licensing agreement with Nike-owned Converse.

Rodd & Gunn opens regional stores

Outdoor lifestyle brand Rodd & Gunn has expanded its bricks-and-mortar presence with the opening of three new stores, as it aims to open as many as 40 sites in the next five years.

Amazon plans to move from China to India for exports

Amazon plans to export about $5bn of small-ticket items from India to the UK and US this year, up from nearly $3bn in 2023, and marking a shift away from China.

TRENDS, SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY

How Social CRM can help your sales and marketing

Social CRM is an extension of traditional CRM (customer relationship management), using social media to nurture customer relationships.

10 Instagram analytics tools for better results

Hootsuite finds out how Instagram analytics tools help you track performance and pin down opportunities for improvement, and review the best options available.

How optimised landing pages can reduce ad costs

Algorithms on Google, Meta, and others evaluate an ad and its linked landing page, assigning a relevancy score that influences cost and performance.

Why has Asos sold Topshop – and what’s next for Topshop?

Just three years after buying Topshop and Topman, Asos is selling a 75% stake, creating a joint venture with Heartland, an investment firm owned by Bestseller owner the Holch Povlsen family.

Your guide to finding the perfect social media target audience

Hootsuite helps you find out how to define your social media target audience and focus your efforts on the right platforms for better engagement.

How Boots, B&Q, Next and John Lewis are leading the retail generative AI revolution

For all the science-fiction headlines generative AI is making a change at retailers, with several big retail names are already leading the way when it comes to adoption.

How to use ChatGPT to simulate your marketing strategy

What if you could test-drive an entire marketing technology platform and simulate marketing and sales efforts without risking a penny? Thanks to ChatGPT you can.

PEOPLE, MOVERS AND SHAKERS

Gymshark drafts in former Farfetch exec as chief people officer

Gym and fitness retailer Gymshark has named Sian Keane as chief people officer to lead its “people strategy, helping transform Gymshark into an international omnichannel company.”

BRAND NEWS

John Lewis Christmas campaign will consist of three-part series

John Lewis has revealed its Christmas campaign for this year will comprise of a three-part series, kicking off with the re-launch of its “Never knowingly undersold” platform on 9 September.

Simply Be launches "significant" new-direction ad campaign

N Brown Group has invested “significantly” in its new ‘Find That Feeling' campaign as it repositions its star digital brand to be “the UK’s #1 inclusive fashion brand for women”.

Puma and Aries debut collaboration

German sportswear brand Puma and London streetwear label Aries have collaborated on a capsule collection including sneakers, outerwear and accessories.

H&M Group relaunches Cheap Monday

H&M Group has relaunched its Cheap Monday fashion brand – closed down in 2018 - with a new denim collection.

Agent Provocateur taps Paris Hilton as its new face

The new campaign by British lingerie brand Agent Provocateur unveiled on its digital platforms and global billboards features its new muse 'The Provocateur', Paris Hilton.

AND FINALLY

X-odus: Musk platform ‘distinctly not well received’ by marketers

Marketers’ trust in Elon Musk’s X as an effective platform for advertising has plummeted since 2022, with Kantar approval ratings falling to -21% , down from 15% just two years ago.

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.

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

Primark has a new Rita Ora collaboration, new boucle accessories, a Harvard University range, womenswear boots and shoes, Halloween accessories and makeup, Beetlejuice movie tie-ins, Kappa ranges, and PS Sweet makeup ranges.

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.

M&S has launched its autumn clothing and jewellery ranges, 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.

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

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

Matalan has new AW24 lingerie ranges, shoes and boots for AW, Halloween wear for all the family, a new Bing NSPCC kidswear, winter jumpers and coats, jewellery and Soluxe activewear ranges for all the family.

Peacocks has a new Michael Owen and Louise Redknapp collaboration new AW24 womenswear and jewellery, Louise Redknapp Edit, new pyjama, lingerie and swimsuit collaboration with model Caprice.

Barbour has a new menswear, plus Modern Heritage ranges of menswear and womenswear for AW24, and a new William Morris womenswear range.

George at Asda has new womenswear featuring leopard print and denim, plus a collaboration Style Stories with Erica Davies including womenswear shoes and accessories, lingerie ranges for AW24 and Style Stories by Erica Davies for George womenswear.

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.

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.

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.

Very has new holiday ranges, plus Everyday, V by Very Curve and V by Very as well as occasion wear, a Michelle Keegan collaboration, airport ranges.

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 ranges of womenswear including coats, jumpers, skirts and tops, new high summer 2024 womenswear dresses, trousers and tops.

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 shoes, boots and trainers.

Oliver Bonas has new September and October clothing, shoes, hats, accessories and jewellery ranges, ranges with a Mediterranean and Nostalgia themes and new cosmetics ranges.

Rebecca Rhoades has new AW24 partywear outfits.

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Cayo National Trust shop Joe Browns Bonmarché Curvy Kate Threadbare Celtic & Co Betty & Biddy Lipsy Peachaus

Home, garden and food

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.

Matalan has new Christmas presents for pets.

Quorn Stone has new marble ranges for the bathroom and kitchen and Limestone cobbles for outside.

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

Marks & Spencer has a new homeware collaboration with designer Kelly Hoppen, plus new homeware including tableware, soft furnishings, candles, diffusers, vases and planters and a new collaboration with the National Gallery.

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. 

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.

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.

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 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.

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Primark The Gluttonous Gardener Dunelm Furniture Village Hotel Chocolat  Teenage Cancer Trust George Home

DIARY

PRShots Retail Calendar Alerts

Days until London Fashion Week - 7

Days until Halloween – 55

Days until Black Friday – 84

Days until Christmas – 110

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

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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