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PRShots Digest brings you the latest retail news from Celtic&Co, Frugi, Hotel Chocolat, PVH, G-III, Mulberry, Victoria’s Secret, Boohoo, Kingfisher, Joe Browns, M&S, LoveShackFancy. Plus articles on the top EU markets for retailers, why you need to think mobile, and getting more from your influencer marketing and more.

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THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS

Phase Eight owner poised to snap up Joules

Foschini, the owner of fashion retailers Phase Eight, Hobbs and Whistles is thought to be the frontrunner for control of Joules.

Celtic & Co owner buys Frugi via pre-pack deal

Refined Brands, the parent company of Cornish brand Celtic & Co, has acquired the IP and assets of the Frugi brand – which went into administration yesterday - for an undisclosed sum.

Pre-Christmas footfall ‘lull’ predicted post-Black Friday

Springboard footfall figures for November show high-streets down 12.4% on 2019 and shopping centres down 7.3% compared with 2021 high streets and shopping centres were up 5%.

Hotel Chocolat posts strong full year sales uplift

Hotel Chocolat revenue in the year to 26 Jun was up 37% to £226m, underlying pre-tax profits grew 126% to £21.7m, with sales up 35% on 2021 and 68% on pre-pandemic levels.

PVH heads into the red despite better-than-expected Q3 sales

PVH parent of Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger Q3 revenues fell 2% to $2,281bn and made a loss of $186.7m due largely to a non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $417m.

G-III reports increase in Q3 sales

Karl Lagerfeld, DKNY and Donna Karan parent G-III Apparel Group results for the quarter to Nov saw sales up 6.2% to $1.08bn but net profits fell to $61.1million from $106.7m in 2021

Mulberry makes plea for return of VAT-free shopping as wealthy shun London

CEO of luxury handbag maker Mulberry has urged the Government to reinstate VAT-free shopping for tourists as he warned wealthy shoppers are shunning London for Paris and Milan.

Victoria’s Secret sales down

Victoria's Secret revenues for Q3 fell 9% to $1,318bn with a net income of $24m, and is forecasting full year 2022 net sales to decrease 6% to 7%.

Boohoo partners with Myntra for India entry

Boohoo Group has partnered with online fashion platform Myntra to get entry to the Indian market and will add its Boohoo, Dorothy Perkins and Nasty Gal brands to Myntra’s platform.

Amazon records biggest-ever Black Friday shopping weekend

Amazon did not provide a total sales figure for the holiday weekend, but noted shoppers generated more than $1bn in sales for small businesses in the US.

Nike, Zara and Adidas are Europe’s most sought-after second-hand brands

New data from Savoo's Sustainable Development Report has placed Zara, Nike and Adidas at the top of Europe's most sought-after brands for pre-loved clothing.

TRENDS, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY

The top EU markets for retailers

The majority (95%) of UK retail and eCommerce businesses see expanding into new territories particularly the EU as important in diversifying their brand, but where is best?

Mobile commerce made global Cyber Weekend 'breakthrough'

Mobile devices accounted for 63% of sales over the Black Friday weekend up from 10% in 2021; however, desktop users still convert more (4.5% v’s 3.6%) and spend more.

Why shoppers are using mobiles to find discounts and engage

Shoppers are relying on smartphones in-store to help them manage the cost-of-living crisis, with more than half of them (54%) using phones to compare costs in-store.

How to make influencer marketing more effective

New research has found seven key variables in influencer campaigns that when applied correctly could boost ROI on influencer marketing campaigns by 16.6%.

Tesco introduces ‘swap-shop’ to help suppliers cut costs and reduce waste

Tesco has launched a new online marketplace where suppliers with too much product are matched with other Tesco suppliers that need it.

Kingfisher taps Google Cloud to help “usher in retail’s next digital age”

Kingfisher has announced a new, five-year strategic partnership with Google Cloud to enhance the group's digital capabilities.

BRAND NEWS

Capsule knitwear collection launched by Joe Browns

Joe Browns has announced the launch of a new capsule knitwear collection, nicknamed ‘Project Fun’ which will be available from Joe Browns, Next, Very Group, and Freemans.

Marks & Spencer to invest £48.5m into northern UK stores

Marks & Spencer has outlined a new plan to invest £48.5m into stores in the North of England as part of its store rotation programme, which it said aims to create a retail estate “fit for the future”.

LoveShackFancy to open its first international store in London

Womenswear brand LoveShackFancy has confirmed that it is opening its first international store in London on December 3.

Jimmy Choo and Timberland collaborate on a New York-inspired collection

Following the success of its partnership in 2020, Jimmy Choo is again collaborating with Timberland on a New York inspired collection.

AND FINALLY x2

Christmas windows from around the world

With Christmas fast approaching, FashionUnited has rounded up the best of this year’s festive window displays at iconic department stores around the world

Poundland sells full Christmas dinner for £5

Poundland is offering cash-strapped customers the choice to buy a full Christmas dinner at the discount retailer.

PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES

What were our users searching for on PRShots week-ending Nov 25^th 2022?

1/ Christmas 

2/ Cushion

3/ Candle

4/ Gifts

5/ Bathroom

6/ Rug

7/ Scarf

8/ Pink

9/ Boots  

10/ Jumper

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NEW BRANDS TO PRSHOTS

Silk & Lawn are a Brighton-based accessories brand creating beautiful handmade headbands, hair ties & turbans for little and grown-up people made from silk and Tana lawn cottons.

Branch Jewellery is a small business that has become synonymous with hand-made wooden and horn jewellery. All materials used are ethically sourced and chosen for their quality and sustainability in mind.

Fabrap makes fabric gift wrapping that stands the test of time. Inspired by Indian textiles and the traditional Japanese art of Furoshiki, these fabric gift wraps combine timeless elegance, sustainability and ease of use.

Boutique agency Emslie Creative has joined PRShots adding jewellery from Joanna Laura Constantine and KJJ Fine Jewellery and handbags from Sambar

TaskPR has added it’s rosta of big name brands to PRShots with womens wear images from Bias Cut DKNY Jaeger Guinea London Knitwear Queen Empreinte and Leocé Couture mens wear from Jaeger jewellery from Annie Haak Tateossian Thomas Sabo Tommy Hilfiger watches and jewellery from Movado and occasion wear from Azazie   

Bridge Coffee Roasters launched Bridge in 1985 by sourcing and providing the very best coffee from around the world, and since then Bridge Coffee Roasters has bloomed into roasting and selling coffee, coffee machines and accessories

Threadbare is a proud family-owned British brand bringing great quality up-to-date fashion trends for men, women, children and dogs at affordable prices. Elevated, everyday, essentials

Ivyline creates contemporary accessories for the home and garden. Founded in 1976 the UK team works on everything from initial design to eventual dispatch. Its ethical product range comprises everything from fire pits and candles to planters, plant pots and everything in between.

Cutter & Squidge is a family-run, all-natural bakery created by two food-obsessed sisters. Playfulness is their passion, they love to create exciting, experimental flavours and artisan designs. Their bakes and gifts are lovingly handcrafted to taste delicious and look exquisite on any occasion.

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BRANDS WITH NEW IMAGES

Clothing, beauty and accessories

Monsoon  has new childrens outfits

Matalan has new Christmas jumpers and AW22 collections

F&F has new spring 2023 ranges and athleisure wear

Fatface Has beachwear for SS23 and new clothes for AW for him and her

New Look has new Christmas outfits and shoes, jumpers and loungewear

M&Co  has new clothing for men, women and kids and Christmas gifts and clothing and pet accessories including a new Kylie range

Primark has the new athleisure wear, Greggs Primark range and new clothing and accessory ranges for men, women and kids

Hope Fashion has new hooded coats

The Morphbag by GSK has new campaign images

Accessorize has new jewellery and gift ranges

Dune London has new Wedding collection, AW22 party ranges and going out shoes

Roman Originals has new warm winter wear, party and going-out outfits

Barbour has new collaboration with Wander as well as outfits for men, women and for your pets

George at Asda has new athleisure wear, lingerie, and Christmas party wear

River Island has new Christmas outfits for men, women and kids as well as accessories

Very has new beauty ranges, Michelle Keegan and V by Very ranges

Cath Kidston has new winter and Christmas ranges for adults and kids

Hope Fashion has new outfits for winter

Crew Clothing has new AW clothing and shoes and boots ranges

Seol + Gold  has new jewellery ranges rings, bracelets, earrings and necklaces

PrettyLittleThing  has new ski wear, party wear and winter clothes and boots

Freemans has the new November drops and Love Mark Heyes and Julien Macdonald ranges

Dancing Leopard has new winter outfits

From my mother’s garden has new womenswear ranges

Radley has new boots and bag ranges for November, December and January 23

Dune London Men’s has new 30^th anniversary shoes

See additional new clothing and accessories images from the last few weeks at

Tu Clothing Cotton Traders Peacocks Sainsbury’s Beauty Sonder Studio TK Maxx  Homesense Oliver Bonas Bryony Bel The Range White Stuff Shoe Zone Marks & Spencer  Joe Browns Aspiga Radley The Range F&F Lemuel MC

Home and food

Matalan has new SS23 homestore ranges

Homesense has new Christmas gifts and SS23 home items

Dobbies Garden Centres has new SS23 outdoors images, AW plants, home goods, pet accessories, and Christmas decorations and gifts

Marks & Spencer has new SS23 homeware

Sofology has new SS23 furniture ranges

The Range  has new kitchenware and Christmas decorations

Cult Furniture  has new lighting options, Christmas images and desks

Daisy Park  has new Emma Bridgewater and Gisela Graham Primavera and Pastel home and gift ranges

Designers Guild has new SS23 fabrics 

Avalana has new patterned luxury curtains

Biscuiteers Baking has new Christmas and New Year food

Cath Kidston has new winter and Christmas gifts, and home and kitchen ranges

Dunelm has new SS23 ranges including Smart Industrial home ware and furniture for the lounge

M&Co  has new Christmas gifts, games and decorations and home wear

Dune London has new luggage ranges

B&M has homeware and kids and adults gifting ranges

George Home has Christmas gift ideas

Fritz Fryer has Christmas gift ideas

National Trust Shop has new Christmas and Easter ranges

Paperchase has added more Christmas decorations and gifts for the home

Next has new Emporium homeware collection due Jan including homeware from rugs to lights

Furniture Village has new furniture for the kitchen, dining, living and bedrooms

Luxdeco has new Christmas gifts

Designers Guild has new wallpaper and textile designs and home accessories

NoLoGo has table linen for the Christmas table

Cuckooland has new furniture ranges

See additional new home images from the last few weeks from

Primark Cambridge Imprint  TK Maxx Abstract House Oliver Bonas White Stuff Cartwright & Butler Monsoon  George Home Nest Wilko Cardfactory KMI Brands DFS Fatface Very Habitat Hotel Chocolat Cath Kidston Christy Matalan Oliver Bonas

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DIARY

Days until Christmas Day – 24

Days until Valentine’s Day - 75

Days until Mother’s Day - 108

Days until Easter – 129

How to make your products attractive to the media in December

Christmas is nearly over by now for the media; there are just a few dailies, weeklies, websites and influencers doing last minute gift guides for Christmas but for most print media it’s the New Year, and what’s happening in 2023.  

You should be uploading SS23 outfits and home goods for those “A new you for 2023” “Redecorate for 2023” issues, so athleisure, outdoor healthy sporty images will all be useful plus anything for the home. 

As always don’t forget to add keywords – New Year, Gifts, Spring, Christmas, Xmas, Holidays, Winter plus all those words beloved of home magazines like cosy, cosiness, hygge, wellbeing.

Clothing wise the media are still looking for going out outfits for Christmas and New Year, so party wear, party dresses, nightwear, “going out out” (thanks to Annie Mac ex-Radio 1), and also winter clothing jumpers, scarves, bobble hats, beanies, cardigans, coatigans, jackets, coats. So, make sure that you have plenty of images in those categories uploaded and labelled with as many of those words as you can.

You can also start to look at holiday clothing and outfits for when the weather gets a little warmer so make sure SS23 is flagged on your drops even if they’re not yet available until 2023 – If they’re not on sale until Jan or Feb then use the On Sale date field to flag this up. You can either add a specific date 2/2/22 or if you’re not sure then you can use text “available first week in Feb” 

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 in the Keyword Search Report and try and add those in.

December Diary - Weeks/Months

December is all about Christmas and New Year events but it’s also AIDS awareness month, and universal human rights month and Kwanzaa runs from 26^th to the 1^st Jan as well as No Gender December. Additionally, the 1st week (5^th-9^th) is UK Charity Week

December Diary - Days

1^st – Returns will start to come back from Black Friday sales – be ready for them

1^st – World AIDS Day

2^nd – National day of giving 

2^nd – English Breakfast Day

3^rd – Advent Sunday/First Sunday of Advent

3^rd – UK Small Business Saturday 

6^th – St Nicholas Day

8^th – Christmas Jumper Day

10^th – Human Rights Day

18^th – Hannukah begins

18^th – Stilton Day

21^st – Winter Solstice

22^nd – National Regifting Day

24^th – Super Saturday/Panic Saturday 

25^th – Christmas Day

26^th – Boxing Day

26^th – Hannukah ends

27^th – Substitute Bank Holiday for Christmas Day

31^st – New Year’s Eve

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