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PRShots Roundup brings you the latest retail news from Sainsburys, Mamas & Papas, Frasers, Burberry, The Cotswold Company, Wax London, Coccinelle, Trinny London, Fanatics and Next. Plus, how the high-street creates hyper-personalisation journeys, why the metaverse is moving into physical retail and more.
THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS
EU regulators investigate if Visa, Mastercard fees harm retailers
EU antitrust regulators are investigating whether the fees charged by Visa and Mastercard have a negative impact on retailers.
Sainsbury’s underlying operating profit for the half to Sept 20 was up 3.7% at £503m, driven by strong grocery volume growth up 5%.
Mamas & Papas posts record sales
Mamas & Papas sales for the year to April were up 7.1% to £154.3m while underlying profit increased 27% to £13.2m.
Frasers insists on shareholder approval before any Boohoo asset disposals
Frasers has written a new letter to Boohoo demanding the retailer allows shareholders to vote on key decisions including any disposals of Boohoo’s assets.
Christmas consumer spend will be up
New RSM survey finds the average Christmas spend will be up by over £50 in the UK, or 11%, to £519 this year.
Next launches The Cotswold Company online
Next has partnered with The Cotswold Company to launch a selection of the homeware brand’s bedroom, dining and living room furniture on the Next website.
Asda to axe jobs as it forces staff back to the office three days a week
Asda will be cutting a large number of head office roles, in efforts to “remove duplication and simplify structures” and making changes to its hybrid working model in a bid to reverse its decline.
TRENDS, SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY
How the high-street creates hyper-personalisation journeys
All retailers are trying personalisation, but the rise of AI brings even more opportunities with the right strategy in place, Osprey London, DFS and Dune reveal their processes.
How H&M is bringing its Pre-Loved Archive to the masses
The Industry Fashion finds out how H&M facilitated and distributed its collection of pre-loved clothing online.
Why the metaverse is moving into physical retail
The metaverse is reinventing itself and is turning up in pop-ups and exhibitions to create more memorable experiences, blending the practical with the fantastical.
What does Gen Z want for Christmas?
As holiday shopping starts to ramp up, Vogue Business unpacks what this generation wants to give and receive, and where they are finding inspiration.
PEOPLE, MOVERS AND SHAKERS
Burberry brings back Paul Price as Chief Product Merchandising and Planning Officer
Retail veteran Price is rejoining Burberry in an expanded role, and is one of the first big management appointments under new CEO Joshua Schulman.
BRAND NEWS
Wax London moves into fragrance
Wax London Moving is moving into the fragrance arena with a two-piece collection inspired by ‘Memories from Moments in Our Lives’.
Coccinelle to hit the €100M-euro sales milestone in 2024
Coccinelle general director Emanuele Mazziotta outlined the four-pronged strategy that has boosted the performance of the brand this year to take it over €100m.
Trinny London launches New York pop-up in Soho
Trinny London, the beauty brand founded by British style icon Trinny Woodall, is coming to New York City with the opening of a pop-up studio in Soho.
Fanatics enters exclusive retail partnership with World Rugby
Fanatics has struck a new exclusive partnership with World Rugby to launch a global licensed merchandise programme for fans of the sport.
AND FINALLY x2
Haribo to open sweet shop in Bluewater Shopping Centre
Haribo is set to open its 11th UK store outside an outlet setting in Kent’s Bluewater Shopping Centre. The store is projected to open in early 2025.
Victoria Beckham presented with a Harper's Bazaar women of the year prize
Victoria Beckham joined Raye, Dame Jilly Cooper, Nicola Coughlan, Sophie Turner and Ambika Mod with an award at the Harper's Bazaar women of the year prize from daughter Harper.
PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES
What were our users searching for on PRShots Week ending November 1st 2024?
1/ Christmas
2/ AW24
3/ Leopard
4/ Pyjamas
5/ Throw
6/ Mug
7/ Coat
8/ Bauble
9/ Dress
10/ Bag
NEW BRANDS TO PRSHOTS
Frangipani was established in 2010, and produces men’s shirts and accessories crafted from high-quality materials and featuring bold prints or subtle contrasts. With each shirt embodying a perfect balance of comfort and elegance.
Mission C founder Qes discovered that CBD oil helped his Grandad - who was living with dementia - feel calm and contented, he knew it could help others too. So he created a natural and accessible remedy for people looking to improve their quality of life.
Saywood was created in 2020 by Harriet Saywood-Bellisario, who graduated from the London College of Fashion before working at Paul Smith, Richard Nicoll and Label/Mix. The brand specialises in beautiful edits of wardrobe essentials and classics contemporised with unexpected details made to be worn and re-worn.
Jellycat is the brand of the moment and has been around for a quarter of a century. Over this time, their unmistakable characters have gained the affection of millions across 77 countries.
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.
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BRANDS WITH NEW IMAGES
Clothing, beauty and accessories
Primark has a new collaboration with Wicked, The Grinch, Sonic the Movie and Ashleigh Huish, going out shoes, boots and bags for women, a range of US NBA tops for men, a new Future Projects collaboration, and a Kem and Edit range.
Roman Originals has more AW24 imagery, new Petite, Curve and Dusk campaign ranges of womenswear for cosy evenings and big events, new nightwear ranges with pyjamas and cosy dressing gowns.
Matalan has a new collaboration with Marvel, Paddington and Alder Hey hospital, Christmas women’s eveningwear, outdoor clothing, footwear, Christmas and Winter outfits for the whole family.
Fable England has new small accessory ranges, a Core collection of bags and accessories, a Wolf Garden range of clothes, jewellery and bags, a new AW24 collaboration with the National History Museum, plus new jewellery ranges.
Accessorize has some new SS25 collections of clothes and shoes, new Christmas 2024 ranges of pyjamas, jumpers, bags, jewellery and accessories, a new bridal collection, plus AW24 ranges of bags, jewellery and scarves.
Barbour has new collaborations with Noah, Ganni and Baracuta and has new outdoor ranges, a gifts under £50 range, a Alexa Natalie range, plus a Flower Mountain collaboration of trainers and clothes.
London Grace has new nail varnish ranges and nail varnish gift boxes.
Bonmarché has new Christmas jumpers and partywear, lingerie ranges, new jewellery and accessory ranges for Christmas and the winter and AW24 clothing ranges.
Celtic &Co has new Christmas jumpers and cosy outfits from the winter.
New Look has more new November outfits, winter and occasion wear outfits for women, plus ranges of womenswear including coats, jumpers, skirts and tops.
Peacocks has new Christmas jumpers and fashion, Caprice Christmas pyjama collections, new womenswear, a new Louise Redknapp AW and Christmas Edit, a Michael Owen collaboration and new AW24 womenswear and jewellery.
Fatface has Christmas clothing, accessories and jewellery for all the family plus gifts for under £50 and has launched a new women’s partywear label Copper & Black, plus more AW24 Edit ranges of womenswear.
Very has new V by very ranges of clothes and footwear, a new Michelle Keegan collaboration, new Grinch-themed pyjamas for all the family, stocking filler accessories, partywear ranges.
Cotton Traders has new Christmas jumpers, cosy womenswear and menswear for AW24 including jumpers, cardigans and coats.
Deichmann has new lifestyle imagery of its new shoes, boots, slippers and bags.
Shoe Zone has women's slippers and men's boots.
Monsoon has new clothes, shoes, boots, bags and accessories for Christmas, new edits for women and kids, bags, shoes, jewellery and accessories, new womenswear for special occasions and children’s Christmas-themed and winter accessories.
George at Asda has a Children in Need range, women’s and menswear for Christmas occasions and parties, Children in Need Christmas outfits, a new Roksanda and Tickled Pink collaboration clothing ranges.
M&S has the Christmas beauty advent calendar, party outfits for all the family, Christmas clothing, accessories and lingerie sets as well as post-surgery bras, the Dress the Nation range with Vernon Kay and AJ Odudu.
River Island has new Premium and Winter Reds collections, along with party outfits and accessories for the Christmas season for men, women and children, plus women’s footwear, clothes and bag ranges, faux leather and leather ranges.
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.
Online Home Shop has new winter and Christmas-themed pyjamas, fleeces, ponchos, dressing gowns and onesies for him and her.
Scamp & Dude has Christmas party outfits and new womenswear.
F&F has a new Abbey Clancy collaboration, new Christmas campaign imagery, Active Kate Ferdinand collaborations, Xmas ranges including jumpers, coats and party wear in satins, gold and black metallics and sequins.
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Dune London Threadbare Oliver Bonas Iolla Regatta John Lewis Joe Browns
Home, garden and food
Primark has new Wicked and Grinch themed gifts for kids and pets, furniture, Christmas decorations and homeware gifts, AW24 furniture, homeware, bedding, diffusers and candles.
Matalan has Christmas gifts and 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.
Sofology has new SS25 Premiere and Westwood ranges of sofas, chairs and recliners.
George Home has a new Christmas decorations for the tree, tableware, soft furnishings and trees, Stacey Solomon Christmas and Autumn collaborations on cookware, bedding, dining, and homeware.
Homesense has new Christmas gift ideas for family and pets as well as new Christmas decorations.
Hobbycraft has new ideas for Christmas decorations.
Fatface has Christmas decorations for the Christmas tree and homeware gifts.
The Gluttonous Gardener has Christmas gifts for keen cooks and budding chefs.
Arran Sense of Scotland has Christmas gifting ranges for men and Christmas scented diffusers and handwashes.
Monsoon has new Christmas decorations for the home and the tree.
Habitat has new made to measure upholstery collections of sofas and chairs Christmas wreaths and decorations for the home and Christmas trees, plus a Willaim Morris collaboration of furniture and soft furnishings, plus new lighting, furniture for the living dining and bedroom plus new tableware.
Fritz Fryer has lamps and lights for every room in the home.
Home Bargains has new gift ranges for Christmas including candles.
TK Maxx has its Christmas gift-guides for the home, plus Beetlejuice-themed things for the home.
Online Home Shop has new foot warmers, hot water bottles, heated pads, body wraps, plus bar stools and furniture, mirrors, bedding, cuddle cushions, shaped pillows and bolsters.
Very has new soft furnishings and candles and other stocking fillers plus Christmas decorations for the home and the tree.
B&M has new bedding and soft furnishings, Xmas 2024 gift guides, new Woodland Charm, Japandi and Natural Earth homeware, plus bedding and soft furnishings for AW24, 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.
Rebel Walls has new big statement First Rebels wallpaper ranges for the home based on paintings by famous artists.
M&S has a new National Gallery collaboration, stocking filler Christmas images and new Fearne Cotton Happy Place range, Christmas homeware including tableware, soft furnishings, candles and diffusers, Christmas decorations, homeware and bedding ranges.
Dobbies Garden Centres has new Christmas ranges including food and drink, trees, decorations and gifts for pets, RHS branded garden gift ranges, plus Snow & Sparkles, Magic Woodland, Classic Noel, Colour Pop and Festival Tales Christmas decoration ranges plus autumn homewares, playhouses and garden toys.
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Treats by Mars Cutter & Squidge Jan Constantine Cambridge Imprint DFS Joe Browns Nest Cult Furniture Next Sandberg Wallpaper
DIARY
PRShots Retail Calendar Alerts
Days until Black Friday – 22
Days until Christmas – 48
Days until Valentine’s Day – 99
Days until Easter - 164
How to get your brand on the November media calendars
We are well into autumn and the Christmas season, and the media are looking for images that help them fill all those “what to buy on Black Friday” features, the endless Christmas gift guides, and all those “What to wear for the Christmas party season” articles.
You should be uploading Black Friday and Christmas images for most media, but long lead-time magazines will be looking at January issues, so anything that helps illustrate the inevitable “New you for 2025” issues will also be welcomed. So, any athleisure, outdoor, healthy, sporty images will all be useful.
As always, don’t forget to add keywords – Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Thanksgiving, Gifts, Christmas, Xmas, Winter, plus all those words beloved of home and women’s magazines like cosy, cosiness, hygge and wellbeing.
Clothing-wise the media are looking for party wear, party dresses, nightwear, going-out outfits, Christmas Jumpers, jumpers, scarves, bobble hats, beanies, cardigans, coatigans, jackets, and coats. So, make sure you have plenty of images in those categories uploaded and labelled with as many of those words as you can.
Also, make sure that if your clothing is made from a fabric associated with winter that it’s flagged up somewhere in the title/keyword or in more information. Wool (woolovers are a thing), cashmere, fur (faux obviously), velvet, plus the year’s big trends of sequins, metallics, red and gold.
If you’re aiming at being included in Christmas Guides, then make sure you have added prices. Guides are normally price-led eg “Presents under £50”, “Party dresses for less than £150” and without prices, your items won’t be included.
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.
November Diary - Weeks/Months
Events to add to your marketing diary for November include.
Movember which centres around men’s health issues and moustaches, so beard and shaving-related things might be useful. It’s also World Pancreatic Cancer Month, World Vegan Month, Men’s Health Awareness Month, and in the US, it’s also National Peanut Butter Lovers’ Month, Sweet Potato Month and Candy Month.
Weeks to celebrate in November include;
International Stress Awareness Week (4th-8th)
Transgender Awareness Week (13th-19th)
November - Days
9th – Social Media Kindness Day
9th – British Pudding Day
10th - Remembrance Sunday
11th – Armistice/Remembrance Day
11th – Chinese Singles Day
11th – Veterans Day (US)
12th – World Pneumonia Day
12th – National Happy Hour Day (US)
13th – World Kindness Day
14th – King Charles III 76th birthday
15th - BBC Children in Need
15th – International Cheese and Bread Day
17th – Homemade Bread Day (US)
17th – International Students Day
19th – International Men’s Day
20th – World Children’s Day
25th – 1 month until Christmas Day
28th – Thanksgiving (US)
29th – Black Friday
30th – US Small Business Saturday
30th – St Andrew’s Day (Bank Holiday Scotland)
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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