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PRShots Digest brings you the latest retail news from Marks & Spencer, Crew Clothing, Asos, Shein, Fatface, Flannels, Burberry, Ralph Lauren, Puma, and articles on 5 things consumers expect in 2023, is the future of social more authentic, adapting sales to a downturn and more.

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THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS

Made.com to call in administrators after failing to secure buyer

Furniture retailer Made has filed notice of its intention to appoint administrators and share trading has been suspended.

Marks & Spencer expands flexible working options to achieve a better work/life balance

M&S launches Worklife a new flexible working offering to provide more choice and flexibility for its store employees, the offering starts Jan 2023 and will apply to over 3,000 Retail Managers.

Crew Clothing posts strong sales growth as it looks ahead to expansion

Crew Clothing saw its full-year sales grow 40% to £82.7m in the year to 26 Dec 2021, EBITDA was also up, rising by 80% to £16m as a result of strong growth both online and in-store.

Bensons for Beds paid just £600,000 to rescue Eve from collapse

Bensons for Beds acquired direct-to-consumer mattress retailer Eve Sleep’s brand and intellectual property for just £600,000.

Asos to axe 100 jobs as new boss Ramos Calamonte cuts costs

Asos is planning to axe more than 100 jobs as part of new boss José Antonio Ramos Calamonte’s cost-cutting drive.

Shein’s sales are catching up with Zara and H&M

Shein is on track to generate revenue of $24bn this year bringing it close to the world’s largest fast-fashion giants Zara and H&M on revenue stakes.

School half term boosts UK footfall by 8.2%

UK footfall across all retail destinations during school half term grew 8.2% - the largest rise since Easter – with footfall in shopping centres up 0.7%, high streets up 8.7% and retail parks up 4.2%

Revlon is entertaining sale offers

Revlon attorney Paul Basta says the company is ready to move onto the next stage of its bankruptcy after stabilising its relationship with vendors and completing a long-term business plan.

Christmas retail sales set to fall by 3% to £82.2bn

Retailers are set to see a muted performance this festive season as spending is set to fall 3% on 2021 to £82.2bn during the six weeks leading up to Christmas.

Consumers turning to financial tools to deal with cost-of-living pressures

A large proportion of consumers are turning to financial tools including credit cards and overdrafts to deal with the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.

Buy Now Pay Later to surpass $1tn by 2030

The Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) sector is expected to grow to $1tn a year by 2030 with Apple Pay Later expected to be one of the biggest players by 2030.

New insight exposes need for better sustainability reporting

Slightly more than a third (34%) of brands currently publish a sustainability report, however, more than three quarters (76%) expect to produce one over the next few years.

Fewer shops stand empty as retailers find confidence to invest

Fewer shops are now standing empty after the vacancy rate fell for the fourth quarter in a row, the latest data suggests.

TRENDS, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY

5 things consumers will expect from brands in 2023

If you haven’t considered privacy, storytelling, or representation in your content marketing strategy, Digital Ethos’ Liam Thornton is here to break down why you should.

Is the future of social more authentic?

Making a cup of coffee, walking to the shops or watching TV are all things that could populate Instagram feeds in the future as social media becomes more ‘real.’

Why sustainability and authenticity are key considerations for fashion shoppers

UK consumers are increasingly rating sustainability and brand authenticity as key consideration factors in their fashion buying decisions.

How to adapt your sales approach in a downturn

Just because the economy ticks down, doesn’t mean your business has to do the same here are three strategies to help your business to succeed during a downturn:

Is the retail sector out of favour?

Rebecca Saunders speaks to leading investors in the retail & consumer industry to understand the impact of the turmoil in both financial and consumer markets

PEOPLE, MOVERS AND SHAKERS

AO names Pret A Manger global chief digital officer as non-executive director

AO World has appointed Pret A Manger global chief digital officer Sarah Venning as a non-executive director with immediate effect.

BRAND NEWS

FatFace to launch live shopping this week as Christmas nears

FatFace launches a live shopping channel on Thursday with sessions presented by Head of Womenswear Design Jo Collins, and expert influencers including The Gift Wrapping Queen.

Flannels hails "dynamic shift" in rental with new service

Flannels has launched a new fashion rental service flannelsrental.com in partnership with HURR, featuring an edit of Area, Coperni, Mugler, Maisie Wilen, Dion Lee, 16Arlington.

Burberry partners with Minecraft as it goes deeper into gaming

Burberry is partnering with Minecraft on Burberry: Freedom to Go Beyond, a host of experiences as well as a physical capsule collection that’s available online and in seven global stores.

Ralph Lauren teams up with Fortnite for digital collection

Ralph Lauren has teamed up with Fortnite for the launch of a digital clothing and accessories collection, as well as a physical clothing capsule inspired by the digital-first collection. 

PUMA signs grime artist Skepta as global ambassador

PUMA announced its latest partnership with grime MC, rapper, and producer Skepta, who will work on product design and curating global campaigns.

H&M opened a new experiential store in Angel Central

H&M has taken a user-friendly and customer-centric approach when designing its latest brick-and-mortar store in Angel Central.

M&S to launch Christmas-themed products in US Target stores

Marks & Spencer has teamed up with US retailer Target to offer shortbread, holiday-themed teas, and Percy Pig products in Target stores and online.

Deliveroo launches £2.5m sustainable packaging investment

Deliveroo is launching a £2.5m packaging fund, which it claims will save over 400 tonnes of plastic packaging waste.

Umbro to launch first-ever digital collectibles on Web 3

UK sports brand Umbro has linked with consumer and fan engagement technology company Equitbl to launch its first-ever digital collectibles via the new Web3 marketplace.

AND FINALLY

Adidas expects lose $256m in profit after terminating deal with Kanye West

Adidas has said it expects to lose $246m in profit by the end of the year after terminating its deal with Kanye West, now known as Ye

Amazon to open an internet satellite factory

Amazon is to open a new facility in Seattle to build satellites for its high-speed broadband internet service.

PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES

What were our users searching for on PRShots week-ending Oct 28^th 2022?

1/ Christmas 

2/ Halloween   

3/ Beauty

4/ Sequin Dress

5/ Dress

6/ Living Room

7/ Pink

8/ Bathroom

9/ Pictures  

10/ AW22

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NEW BRANDS TO PRSHOTS

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 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.

Little Mistress is a specialist in occasion wear. From proms to graduations, weddings to christenings and every social event in between, their hyper-feminine details, jaw-dropping silhouettes and ultra-luxurious fabrics they’re designed to make the wearers feel like a million dollars. The new ranges include a phot shoot with celeb Dani Dyer.

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

TK Maxx  Homesense adds new women’s, kids and men’s clothing, shoes and boots

Roman Originals has new party and going-out outfits

Fatface has new Christmas ranges for kids, adults and animals

M&Co  has new clothing for men, women and kids and Christmas gifts and clothing

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

From my mother’s garden has new mesh and tulle tops

F&F has new womenswear, Christmas jumpers, boots and accessories

Peacocks  has a new festive collections for young and old, Christmas jumpers and Louise Redknapp collaborations

New Look has new women’s shoes and Christmas outfits and jumpers and loungewear

Oliver Bonas has new winter and party clothing, jewellery, bags and accessory ranges

Matalan has new Christmas jumpers and AW22 collections

The Morphbag by GSK shows its vegan lines for winter

PrettyLittleThing  has new Molly Mae and Gemma Owen ranges including winter clothes and boots

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

Monsoon  has new womenswear and kids ranges

Dancing Leopard has new AW22 wear

Shoe Zone has winter boots and shoes

See additional new clothing and accessories images from the weeks from

Cotton Traders Dune London Marks & Spencer Dune London Men’s  Sonder Studio Hope Fashion Joe Browns Seol + Gold Aspiga Very Radley Freemans Hope Fashion The Range Accessorize F&F Lemuel MC

Home and food

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

Dobbies Garden Centres has new home goods, pet accessories, Christmas decorations and gifts

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

Cult Furniture  has new office seats, desks, bar stools and furniture

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 – 24

Days Until Cyber Monday - 27

Days Until Christmas Day – 54

Days Until Valentine’s Day - 105

Days until Easter - 157

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

1^st – World Vegan Day

1^st – All Saints’ Day

2^nd – All Souls’ Day

5^th – Guy Fawkes/Bonfire night

5^th – Two years until the US presidential elections

6^th – New York Marathon

11^th – Armistice/Remembrance Day

11^th – Chinese Singles Day

11^th – Veterans Day (US)

12^th – World Pneumonia Day

12^th – National Happy hour Day (US)

13^th – World Kindness Day

13^th - Remembrance Sunday

15^th – International Cheese and bread Day

17^th – Homemade bread day (US) 

17^th – International Students Day

19^th – International Men’s Day

24^th – Thanksgiving (US)

25^th – 1 month until Christmas Day

25^th – Black Friday

26^th – US Small Business Saturday

28^th – Cyber Monday

30^th – St Andrew’s Day (Bank Holiday Scotland)

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