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THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS
Frasers Group snaps up online homeware retailer Amara
Frasers Group has bought online luxury homeware retailer Amara with the aim of building Amara to be the homeware destination for its Flannels department stores.
John Lewis launches £500m rental homes joint venture
John Lewis has partnered with investment firm Abrdn on a £500m, multi-decade partnership to deliver part of its rental homes target.
OnBuy ranked as one of UK’s fastest growing tech companies
Online marketplace OnBuy is named as the country’s 11th fastest-growing tech company in the Deloitte’s UK Technology Fast 50 2022 thanks to its 3402% revenue growth over the last 4 years.
Next elbows out Foschini with last-minute swoop on Joules alongside founder
Next has teamed up with Joules founder Tom Joule to buy the retailer, fending off competition for control from Phase Eight owner Foschini.
Almost half of UK consumers plan to cut back on festive spending
Figures from Which? Show 46% of consumers are cutting back this Christmas due to the rising cost of living with 41% planning to buy fewer gifts and 23% planning to stay at home more.
Buy now pay later usage surges to 13.5m UK users as cost-of-living bites
More than one quarter of UK consumers are turning to buy now, pay later (BNPL) schemes amid worsening cost-of-living crisis, according to new data from Forbes Advisor.
Oxford Street retail space to become offices
Oxford Street is at risk of losing its status as a shopping street as 1.32m sqft of new office schemes are proposed for delivery before 2028 of which 72% will be conversions from former retail space.
Fashion's growth is surpassing sustainability efforts
The Textiles 2030 Annual Progress Report 2021/22 from climate action NGO, WRAP warns that the carbon footprint was up 4.4% in 2021 due to the huge growth in the fashion industry.
India's online marketplaces could be fashion's next frontier
Research from Bain & Company and Accel shows India’s online marketplaces will reach $350bn in gross merchandising value (GMV) and contribute more than 5% to India’s GDP.
TRENDS, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY
Why markdowns matter more than ever
Many retailers are reducing prices to clear excess inventory, by introducing a smart markdown strategy you can make a huge difference to your bottom line.
Are parcel lockers the future of ecommerce?
Parcel locker firm InPost is changing the ecommerce landscape with its ever-expanding network of lockers throughout the UK and Europe.
What the softening of the homeware market means for fashion players
Homeware is taking a hit amid the cost of living crisis. Drapers explores why companies such as Next and Frasers Group are still placing big bets on the struggling sector.
As Joules is snapped up by fashion retailer Next for £34m, Retail Gazette looks at where it all went wrong.
What to know about the EU’s crackdown on plastic packaging
New proposals from the EU would require companies to increase reusable and refillable packaging, cut single-use and virgin plastic and clear up their sustainable packaging claims.
Amazon CEO claims Prime could become ‘standalone business’
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has claimed that Amazon Prime has 'very attractive economics' as a standalone business.
PEOPLE, MOVERS AND SHAKERS
Hush poaches former Feelunique boss for chief executive role
Womenswear brand Hush has poached former Feelunique boss Sarah Miles to be its new chief executive.
ScS chief financial officer to step down
ScS has announced that its chief financial officer, Chris Muir, has notified its board that he will be stepping down.
Asos interim chief financial officer to exit
Asos’s interim chief financial officer Katy Mecklenburgh will be leaving the business to join IT group Softcat following her six-month notice period.
Unbound Group attracts Superdry's Miller to a non-exec role
Unbound Group has added Alastair Miller from Superdry to its non-execs board as an Independent Non-Executive Director with immediate effect.
BRAND NEWS
Chloé collaborates with Barbour
French label Chloé has unveiled a collaboration for spring 2023 with British heritage brand Barbour, marking the first luxury Maison to team up with the British heritage brand.
M&S trials paper bags to offer plastic-free alternative
M&S Food is trialling paper bags in 10 selected stores across the UK over the next month as it aims to offer a plastic-free alternative.
Pepco opens milestone 3,000th store
Pepco Group, the owner of the Poundland, Pepco and Dealz retail brands, has reached a milestone opening of its 3,000th Pepco store, it’s 1000th new store since June 2020.
Hotel Chocolat to roll out more ‘format of the future’ stores
Hotel Chocolat is to start a wider rollout of its new “format of the future” stores larger-format locations after new sites in Norwich and Nottingham performed “very strongly.”
Desigual unveils first jewellery collection
Desigual has launched its first-ever jewellery collection featuring 57 pieces plated in 18-carat gold or sterling silver.
AND FINALLY
The ten best PR stunts of 2022
Which has been your PR stunt of the year? PRmoment takes you through their selection of the top ten of 2022 so you can pick your favourite.
PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES
What were our users searching for on PRShots week-ending Nov 25th 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
Peacocks has new Christmas ranges
PrettyLittleThing has a new Jodie Woods collaboration and ski wear, party wear and winter clothes and boots.
Dunelm has new loungewear ranges
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
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 30th anniversary shoes
See additional new clothing and accessories images from the last few weeks at
Tu Clothing Cotton Traders 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
Dobbies Garden Centres has new SS23 outdoors images, AW plants, home goods, pet accessories, and Christmas decorations and gifts.
Matalan has new SS23 homestore ranges
Homesense has new Christmas gifts and SS23 home items
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 – 23
Days until Valentine’s Day - 74
Days until Mother’s Day - 107
Days until Easter – 128
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 26th to the 1st Jan as well as No Gender December. Additionally, the 1st week (5th-9th) is UK Charity Week
December Diary - Days
2nd – National day of giving
2nd – English Breakfast Day
3rd – Advent Sunday/First Sunday of Advent
3rd – UK Small Business Saturday
6th – St Nicholas Day
8th – Christmas Jumper Day
10th – Human Rights Day
18th – Hannukah begins
18th – Stilton Day
21st – Winter Solstice
22nd – National Regifting Day
24th – Super Saturday/Panic Saturday
25th – Christmas Day
26th – Boxing Day
26th – Hannukah ends
27th – Substitute Bank Holiday for Christmas Day
31st – New Year’s Eve
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