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THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS
Credit insurers slashes cover for Boohoo suppliers as it warns on profits
Credit insurer Allianz Trade has lowered its cover for Boohoo Group’s suppliers amid the fashion retailer‘s concerns about its recent falling profits and the tough trading environment.
Primark UK sales back to pre-Covid levels
Primark results for the year to Sept 17 show adjusted operating profit up 136% to £756m and like-for-like sales up 43% to £7.7bn a return to pre-Covid levels
Pandora’s Q3 was “another solid quarter” with revenues of $707.1m up 3% on the same period in 2021.
PayPal warns of reduced growth despite positive Q3
PayPal beat Wall Street expectations with its Q3 results, coming in at $6.85bn marking a 11% year-on-year increase, but expects reduced growth in Q4 due to slowing e-commerce trends.
UK footfall drops following school half term week boost
UK footfall across all retail destinations dropped 7.5% last week following a half-term rise of 8.2% with high-street footfall down 10% shopping centre footfall down 7.7% and retail parks down 1.8%.
Consumer spending grew in October
Figures from Barclaycard saw UK consumer card spending grew 3.5% year-on-year in October up from 1.8% in September with clothing sales down 0.5% slowing from September’s 4.1% fall.
Consumers reduce spending ahead of Christmas
BRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor saw sales increase by 1.6% in the four weeks to Oct 29 up from an increase of 1.3% in the same period in 2021.
Made.com co-founder’s rescue bid fails as Next and Frasers circle
Made.com co-founder Ning Li has failed in his attempt to purchase Made leaving Next and Frasers to put in potential bids.
Liverpool and Coventry are most and least popular UK high streets
Liverpool city centre is the most thriving in the UK with the highest high street spending than anywhere else in the UK and has the lowest number of vacant high street units.
TRENDS, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY
The best and worst fashion retailer resale sites
From Zara to Shein, retailers are jumping on the resale bandwagon but which does the best job of second-hand selling?
How to combat fraud and keep shoppers happy
Although most companies have improved their digital user interface and experience, many have struggled to effectively enhance fraud controls without impairing the client experience.
Top tips for measuring PR effectiveness
Six senior PRs share their tips and discuss the most effective ways and metrics to choose to measure PR effectiveness.
Starship Technologies completes four million autonomous deliveries
Robotics company Starship Technologies has reached a new milestone, completing four million autonomous deliveries.
Etsy launches image search function to further ecommerce functionality
Etsy is rolling out a new visual image search feature to help shoppers locate similar products on the site, starting with iOS users.
PEOPLE, MOVERS AND SHAKERS
John Lewis COO Andrew Murphy is to step down from the business
Andrew Murphy is to leave John Lewis Partnership after 30 years with the retailer starting as a sales assistant and working his way up to his current role as chief operating officer.
BRAND NEWS
Lush launches Stranger Things bath bomb collection
Fresh, handmade cosmetics company Lush have released a limited-edition bath bomb collection in collaboration with Stranger Things.
Scotch & Soda unveils Dutch Wool collection
Scotch & Soda is the latest in a number of companies to release a unisex capsule collection using local 100% Dutch wool.
River Island debuts premium party collection ‘Nine’ on rental platform Hirestreet
River Island has added its ‘Nine’ premium party collection on rental platform Hirestreet. The collection is available to hire exclusively from Hirestreet and starts from £20 for a four-day rental.
Asda opens first standalone ‘Asda Express’ store
Asda has opened its first standalone ‘Asda Express’ convenience store in Sutton Coldfield, the second is set to open in Tottenham Hale next month, and will be followed by 30 sites next year.
Netflix star Tan France returns to George at Asda with a second collaboration
Queer Eye’s Tan France is partnering again with George at Asda on a partywear collection, his last collaboration sold out with 60% sold within the first week.
Nudea launches a range of natural sleepwear
The sustainable lingerie brand, Nudea, has launched a capsule collection of its first-ever sleepwear crafted from 100% natural fabrics.
Sustainable marketplace Verte Mode launches with 50 brands
Verte Mode has unveiled its sustainable marketplace which aims to provide shoppers with a “one-stop shop” for “ethically sourced” products.
AND FINALLY x2
Meta reportedly planning large-scale layoffs this week
Meta is reportedly planning large-scale layoffs this week that is set to affect thousands of employees, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal.
Russian oil linked to western fashion
A new report has linked Russian oil to the clothes made by the world's leading retailers and brands, with hidden supply chains and tier 3 manufacturing contracts, despite the global sanctions in effect.
PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES
What were our users searching for on PRShots week-ending Nov 4th 2022?
1/ Christmas
2/ Halloween
3/ AW22
4/ Dress
5/ Garden
6/ Advent Calendar
7/ Coat
8/ Bedroom
9/ Gifts
10/ Cushions
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NEW BRANDS TO PRSHOTS
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
Papier was launched in 2015, and creates stationery – notebooks, diaries, planners, photobooks and stationery for weddings, birthdays etc – and gifts that invites curiosity and contemplation. In every piece of Papier is the promise of what's to come, the endless possibilities of a blank page.
TaskPR has added it’s rosta of big name brands to PRShots with womens wear images from Joules Bias Cut DKNY Jaeger Guinea London Knitwear Queen Empreinte and Leocé Couture mens wear from Jaeger jewellery from Annie Haak Tateossian Thomas Sabo watches and jewellery from Movado and occasion wear from Azazie
Somerset by Alice Temperley embodies all of the hallmarks of the Temperley aesthetic –whimsy; unabashed femininity, wild prints and dresses that float from office to after hours.
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
From my mother’s garden has new mesh and tulle tops
Monsoon has new womenswear
Tu Clothing has new womenswear and cosy Christmas clothing
Matalan has new Christmas jumpers and AW22 collections
George at Asda has Christmas party wear and Children in Need Pudsey ranges
Fatface has new Christmas ranges for kids, adults and animals
Very has new Michelle Keegan ranges
M&Co has new clothing for men, women and kids and Christmas gifts and clothing and pet accessories
Cotton Traders has new womenswear and accessories
Roman Originals has new party and going-out outfits
Peacocks has a new festive collections for young and old, Christmas jumpers and Louise Redknapp collaborations
New Look has new Christmas outfits, jumpers and loungewear
Sainsbury’s Beauty has new pampering sets for Christmas
F&F has its Kelly Brook Christmas imagery and new womenswear, Christmas jumpers, boots and accessories
Sonder Studio has new womenswear
PrettyLittleThing has new partywear and Molly Mae and Gemma Owen ranges including winter clothes and boots
TK Maxx Homesense adds new women’s, kids and men’s clothing, shoes and boots
Barbour has new men’s Modern Heritage and Wicket Crew range a House of Hackney collaboration and accessories for your pets
Primark has KEM ranges, Christmas party outfits, Stacey Solomon collections, new clothing and accessory ranges for men, women and kids
Oliver Bonas has new winter and party clothing, jewellery, bags and accessory ranges
The Morphbag by GSK shows its vegan lines for winter
Bryony Bel has new jewellery ranges
River Island has new going out clothes
The Range has new Christmas jumpers
White Stuff has new winter woolies, boots and accessories
Dancing Leopard has new AW22 wear
Shoe Zone has winter boots and shoes
See additional new clothing and accessories images from the weeks from
Dune London Marks & Spencer Dune London Men’s Hope Fashion Joe Browns Seol + Gold Aspiga Radley Freemans Hope Fashion The Range Accessorize F&F Lemuel MC
Home and food
Cult Furniture has new lighting options and Christmas images
Designers Guild has new designs and home accessories
Dobbies Garden Centres has new home goods, outdoor goods, pet accessories, Christmas decorations and gifts
Cuckooland has new furniture ranges
Primark Christmas decorations, gifts and homeware
Cambridge Imprint has new cards and Christmas stationery
TK Maxx and Homesense have new homeware and Christmas goodies
M&Co has new Christmas gifts, games and decorations
Abstract House has new prints and frames
National Trust Shop has new Christmas and Easter ranges
Sofology has new furniture ranges
Biscuiteers Baking has new Christmas food
Oliver Bonas has new homeware and pet ranges
Fritz Fryer has new lights
Luxdeco has new Christmas homeware gifts
The Range has Christmas gifts and decorations and pet gifts
White Stuff has new Christmas Decorations and gifts for the home
Paperchase has added more Christmas decorations and gifts
Dunelm has new Christmas gifts
See additional new home images from the last weeks from
Cartwright & Butler Monsoon Daisy Park George Home Nest Marks & Spencer Wilko Cardfactory KMI Brands DFS Fatface Very Habitat Hotel Chocolat B&M Cath Kidston Christy Matalan Oliver Bonas
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DIARY
Days Until Black Friday – 17
Days Until Cyber Monday - 20
Days Until Christmas Day – 47
Days Until Valentine’s Day - 98
Days until Easter - 150
November
How to make your products attractive to the media in November
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 2023” issues, so 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, wellbeing.
Clothing wise the media are looking for party wear, party dresses, nightwear, “going out out” (thanks to Annie Mac Ex-Radio 1), Christmas Jumpers, jumpers, scarves, bobble hats, beanies, cardigans, coatigans, jackets, and 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.
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) and velvet.
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 in the Keyword Search Report and try and add those in.
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, in the US it’s also national peanut butter lovers month, sweet potato month and candy month.
The first week of November is National Sausage Week in the UK – the perfect accompaniment to Guy Fawkes - the first week is also national fig week and the second week is national split pea soup week
November Diary - Days
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
13th - Remembrance Sunday
15th – International Cheese and bread Day
17th – Homemade bread day (US)
17th – International Students Day
19th – International Men’s Day
24th – Thanksgiving (US)
25th – 1 month until Christmas Day
25th – Black Friday
26th – US Small Business Saturday
28th – Cyber Monday
30th – St Andrew’s Day (Bank Holiday Scotland)
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