The Daily Retail News Digest for brands and media – 23/9/22

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The latest retail news from The Works, Made, In The Style, Revolution Beauty, ScS, Espirit, Forever Unique and articles on how to market to generation alpha, 4 things to recession-proof your business, 3 things to do to prepare for Black Friday and more.

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THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS

Britain to bring back tax free shopping for international tourists

Britain will reintroduce sales tax free shopping for international tourists to boost the country’s retail sector, according to the Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng.

UK retail sales plummet in September

The CBI Distributive Sales Survey saw retail sales volumes fell by 20% in September after posting 37% growth in August, online sales also suffered, with a 19% fall compared to a 7% fall in August.

Made.com considers job cuts and potential company sale

Made.com is to conduct a strategic review of its business which could result in the workforce being cut by 35% as it looks to reduce costs in the face of a decline in consumer spending.

The Works stays cautious on trading despite delivering ‘strong financial performance’

Annual revenues at The Works were up to £264.6m from £180.7m and profit before tax was up to £10.2m, compared to a loss before tax of £2.8m the year prior.

In The Style reports “solid” progress on long-term growth

In The Style has reported “solid” progress in its long-term growth strategy as it hails the successful launch of its own-brand ‘FITS’ wardrobe staples collection.

Consumer confidence tumbles to new low

GfK’s UK Consumer Confidence Index has decreased by five points in September to -49,  the worst overall index score since records began in 1974.

Revolution Beauty calls in independent investigators over auditing failures

Revolution Beauty has called in investigators after its failure to complete its auditing quickly enough, as it warns over its full-year profits.

Small and vintage fashion business numbers surge

The number of small, independent fashion business as well as those selling secondhand clothing has surged in the UK in the past year.

TRENDS, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY

How to market to Generation Alpha

Kids Industries’ ceo Gary Pope explains why digital streaming services and gaming platforms mean marketing to kids has changed forever.

4 things retailers can do to recession-proof their comms

Here are four things that retailers can do to continue growing their brands during the uncertain times ahead

3 things retailers need to do to prepare for Black Friday

Here are three things retailers need to do to prepare themselves for the upcoming Black Friday sales bonanza.

Is ‘e-commerce’ as we know it dead?

The Drum asked six experts to predict 2023, here are their predictions, including one bold prediction that we won’t be talking about ‘e-commerce’ at all in 12 months’ time.

How can brands use hyper-personalization to boost retail results

By creating personalised customer experiences based on their likes or their previous purchases from the company, brands can connect better with consumers and drive better revenue.

How beauty brands defied the department store downturn

Dwindling department store numbers across the UK could have been a death knell to the beauty sector’s fortunes, but new entrants and changing consumer habits are changing the sector

PEOPLE, MOVERS AND SHAKERS

ScS appoints ex-Argos boss John Walden as chair

ScS has named former Argos and Home Retail Group boss John Walden as its new chair he will join the board in March next year.

Matchesfashion hires Frasers Group exec as chief commercial officer

Matchesfashion has poached Frasers Group head of luxury brands Carl Tallents as the company’s new chief commercial officer.

BRAND NEWS

Esprit launches 'Futura' innovations hubs in London and New York

Esprit is making its comeback to the UK and US markets with the launch of two new flagship hubs that allow customers to interact with the brand with in-person and online experiences.

Forever Unique launches new luxury homeware collection

Online fashion retailer Forever Unique is expanding into luxury homeware with the launch of Forever Unique Home.

AND FINALLY

Lottie London accepts blood donation as payment for its Vampire Diaries collection

Lottie London has launched a Vampire Diaries make-up collection that will accept blood donation as payment for the Love Sucks range.

PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES

What were our users searching for on PRShots week-ending Sep 16^th 2022?

1/ AW22

2/ Christmas  

3/ Halloween  

4/ Bauble

5/ Gold

6/ Bedroom

7/ Hallway

8/ Curtains

9/ Bags   

10/ Beauty

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NEW BRANDS TO PRSHOTS

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.

Wild Clouds started because they wanted more from their clothing. More sustainability, more longevity, more versatility, more comfort, and they wanted them to be affordable. They’re committed to slow fashion, making seasonless clothing locally in London, using the most sustainable materials they can find.

Sarvin is a Persian-influenced brand, delivering ethically conscious womenswear with distinctive, high-quality garments handpicked from the finest fabrics and materials designed with the majority of the clothes made in the UK.

Teva produced the original sport sandal on the shores of the Grand Canyon back in 1984. Born out of necessity to prevent sandals from floating downstream, a resourceful river guide strapped two Velcro watchbands to a pair of old flip-flops. And just like that, Teva was born.

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

Roman Originals has new party and going out outfits

Matalan has new AW22 collections

Dancing Leopard has new AW22 womenswear ranges  

Dune London has new shoe ranges

New Look has new women’s shoes and Christmas outfits

Joe Browns  has new Christmas ranges

Marks & Spencer have new clothing, shoes and boot ranges and Christmas jumpers

Very has new Michelle Keegan ranges and new accessories and bags

Hope Fashion has cosy winter ranges

From my mother’s garden has new AW22 clothes and bags

Peacocks  has a new collections and Louise Redknapp collaborations

Fatface has new AW22 ranges

Barbour has new items from its Modern Heritage range for cosy autumn and winter walks

Primark has new clothing and accessory ranges for women and young adults and added beauty ranges

The Range has new Christmas jumpers for all the family

Accessorize has 100s of new bags and jewellery and accessories

F&F has new winter clothing ranges

River Island has new AW22 kids, womens and mens lines and beauty Advent calendars

Lemuel MC has a new unisex Linen for Winter range 

Bonmarché has a new Lorraine Loves by Lorraine Kelly line

M&Co  has new AW22 drops for men, women and kids and Christmas gifts and clothing

TK Maxx has new AW22 clothing for adults and kids

NoLoGo  has new pyjama ranges

PrettyLittleThing  has new Halloween ranges

Sonder Studio has new Christmas and AW ranges

See more new clothing and accessories images from the last two weeks from

Fatface Oliver Bonas Regatta Very John Lewis Bryony Bel Lipsy George at Asda Seol + Gold Shoe Zone Dune London Men’s Freemans  Monsoon  Office TU Clothing  

Home and food

Paperchase has added more Christmas decorations and gifts and folkart stationery ranges

TK Maxx and Homesense have new homeware and Christmas goodies

KMI Brands have new curly styling essentials

Marks & Spencer have new personalised Christmas gifts and Christmas decorations

DFS has new ranges for the living room and bedroom including a Cath Kidston collaboration

Sofology has new sofa ranges

Wilko has festive decorations and gifts for Christmas and Halloween, and AW22 home 

The Range has Halloween ranges

Fatface has new Christmas gift ranges

Very has new gifts and decorations

Habitat has Christmas decorations and home ranges

Cult Furniture  has new bar stools and furniture

Luxdeco had new gifts and homeware

Hotel Chocolat has new velvetisers, Christmas gifts, chocolates and advent calendars

Cuckooland has new sofas and childrens beds and bedding

M&Co  has new Christmas decorations

B&M has new home gifts

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

Cath Kidston has a new Great British Bake-off collaboration range

See more new home images from the last two weeks from

Cambridge Imprint National Trust Shop Abstract House George Home Marks & Spencer Nest Christy Primark Matalan Cardfactory Oliver Bonas Next Daisy Park Freemans Primark Home Homesense Biscuiteers Baking Regatta John Lewis Fritz Fryer Furniture Village NoLoGo

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DIARY

Days Until Halloween – 39

Days Until Black Friday – 64

Days Until Cyber Monday - 67

Days Until Christmas Day – 94

September

How to make your products attractive to the media in September    

Summer is nearly over and it’s time to look to the autumn and to the winter. Mid-September marks just 100 days to Christmas so you should be adding your Christmas images for those monthly/weekly magazines with medium lead times.  Plus, look at adding some spring summer 23 images for those titles with long lead times as they will be starting to look at their Feb and March 2023 issues so you can help them out with previews of SS23. 

The media are going to be starting to create features around getting back to the office, what to wear for university or college, back to school. Now the nights are drawing in they’ll also be running features on winter wear so add coats/jumpers/boots plus they’ll be looking for images for Halloween, bonfire night parties and there are decorations and gifts for Christmas and some last-minute AW images. 

Don’t forget to add keywords – Gifts, Christmas, Xmas, Autumn, Winter, Halloween will all be looked for. It’s National Yoga month so you could add yoga as keyword on any athleisure wear, floor mats, rugs etc

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.

September Diary - Weeks/Months

September is National Honey Month and National Yoga month and it’s second-hand September (an Oxfam initiative https://www.oxfam.org.uk/get-involved/second-hand-september/)

Other weeks to celebrate this month include; Milan fashion week (20^th-26^th Sept) Paris fashion week (26^th Sept -4^th Oct), Recycle Week 2022 (19^th-25^th Sept)

September - Days

23^rd – September Equinox

25^th – Rosh Hashanah 

25^th – 3 months to Christmas Day

26^th – Navaratri

27^th – World Tourism Day

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