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THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS
GMB seeks ‘urgent meeting’ with business secretary regarding Wilko administrators
The GMB union is reportedly seeking an “urgent meeting” with business secretary Kemi Badenoch to confirm that Wilko administrator PwC is considering all bids for the collapsed value retailer.
Natura & Co explores sale of The Body Shop
The Body Shop and Avon owner Natura & Co is considering a possible sale of the UK retailer after struggling to revive its fortunes post-pandemic.
New last-minute bid emerges for Wilko
The administrators for the collapsed discount chain Wilko have received a second last-minute bid for the retailer from private equity firm M2 Capital.
Kmart eyes UK expansion amid Wilko collapse
Australian discount retailer Kmart is looking to expand into the UK as it looks to capitalise on the booming value retail market by introducing its Anko homeware label into major supermarkets.
TikTok said to be mulling ban on external e-tail sites links
TikTok is said to be mulling the ban of links to external e-tail sites, like Amazon, in order to promote its own e-commerce platform, TikTok Shop, which is looking for a profitability boost.
Authentic Brands Group signs deal for Hunter in China
Authentic Brands Group has made a new partnership with Chinese e-commerce firm Baozan, with the brand acquiring a 51% interest in Hunter’s intellectual property.
Like for like (LFL) high street sales were up 6.61% for the week ending 20 August, compared with a 2.06% rise for the same week last year, the BDO High Street Sales tracker has found.
Shop price inflation continues to decelerate
BRC-NielsenIQ Shop Price Index shows annual shop price inflation declined to 6.9% in August compared with 7.6% the previous month. Shop price growth is at its lowest since October 2022.
Frasers Group ups stake in Asos
Mike Ashleys’ Frasers Group has increased its holding in ASOS to 19.31% from 16.89% in two purchases on the 23rd and 18th of August.
Clintons to close 38 stores as restructuring plan approved
Clintons Cards is to close 38 shops and escape full payment of business rates and rent on the shops, after an insolvency court approved its restructuring plan.
Marks & Spencer says government response on period pants tax ‘isn’t enough’
Marks & Spencer has said the latest government response to making period pants free from VAT “isn’t enough” and reports the Say Pants to the Tax campaign is continuing to gain momentum.
Watches of Switzerland share price plummets 27% after Rolex deal for Bucherer
Shares in Watches of Switzerland fell over 27% this morning following the news yesterday that Rolex had bought fine jeweller Bucherer AG.
Investment and higher costs dent Specsavers profits
Specsavers FY to March saw turnover rise 1.1% to £3.42bn but net profit was down to £246.3m from £352.8m due to increased investment in advertising and promoting its launch in Canada.
Stitch Fix officially confirms UK exit
Personal styling platform Stitch Fix has confirmed its departure from the UK market after it was heavily impacted by the current retail climate.
TRENDS, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY
EU’s Digital Product Passport explained
The new EU Digital Product Passport (DPP) will require brands to collect and share data from a product’s entire lifecycle accessible in the form of a 'digital twin'.
5 tips for getting started with generative AI
Adobe’s article helps gives you a framework for getting started with generative AI for your business and how to get the most out of this emerging CX technology.
8 top tips to boost your social media engagement:
If marketing is a jungle and social media engagement is an endangered species, consider us your guide to the wild.
Where to use AI in your marketing
Just because it can be fun seeing what AI will do with a prompt, it's not necessarily helping with your marketing. Stop and think.
How Boden boss plans to revive the business
The boss of Boden has put together a new strategy to revamp the business after admitting to a “catalogue of mistakes” that pushed the fashion retailer to a significant loss.
Why Superdry CEO Julian Dunkerton thinks Oxford Street needs ‘serious help’
Superdry boss Julian Dunkerton has warned Oxford Street “needs serious help” after the busy road has been left in disarray from the rise of American Candy Stores and empty shop units.
How to reinvent the luxury department store
Following the surprise departure of Harvey Nichols' CEO and recent job cuts at Selfridges, Drapers explores what challenges luxury department stores are facing and they can reinvent themselves.
Meta launches new tool to track branded content campaigns
With the new Meta Ads Library, you can now search for branded content to gain insights into your competitors' marketing strategies.
PEOPLE, MOVERS AND SHAKERS
Chloé CMO to step down as Quiz non-executive director
Charlotte O’Sullivan the non-executive director for fast fashion retailer Quiz has announced her intention to step down from the company’s board of directors.
BRAND NEWS
Fenwick in talks for House of Fraser’s Guildford store
Department store group Fenwick is in talks to take on the House of Fraser store in Guildford, which is set to close this week.
Lacoste launches first underwear collection for women
The French fashion label Lacoste is expanding its product portfolio to include underwear for women.
Uniqlo hunting for city locations to drive global growth
Uniqlo is “actively seeking opportunities” for growth, both in India and other locations around the world, as it continues to expand its global footprint.
Gymshark unveils world’s first modest billboard
Gymshark has launched the world's first modest billboard, in collaboration with fitness influencer Leana Deeb.
Freemans declares “death of the one-piece swimsuit”
Digital department store Freemans has today revealed that bikinis are outselling one-piece swimming costumes by seven to one, representing 82% of swimwear sales this year.
AND FINALLY x2
Hollywood and fashion collide: A look into the first film by Saint Laurent
The first short film produced by the Saint Laurent (Kering) production company is "Strange Way of Life." Directed by Pedro Almodovar the film stars Ethan Hawke and “Last of us“ Pedro Pascal.
Arnold Schwarzenegger is new face of Lidl range
Arnold Schwarzenegger has signed up as the new face of Lidl’s DIY and gardening range and could soon be saying ‘aisle be back’ as he takes on a new role.
PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES
What were our users searching for on PRShots Week ending August 25th 2023?
1/ AW23
2/ Christmas
3/ Halloween
4/ Bags
5/ Candle
6/ Green
7/ Autumn
8/ Bedding
9/ Floral
10/ Check
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NEW BRANDS TO PRSHOTS
Arran Sense of Scotland puts quality and fragrance first, so you can be sure that each of their Bath, Body & Home products have been expertly crafted and manufactured with the greatest care on the Island home of Arran.
Style For Stroke x FUND FUND is a fashion-for-good brand with a mission to fund positive change, prioritising people and planet in everything they do, and since their launch in 2020, they have donated 100% of their profit to good causes.
Fable England produces bags, accessories and delicate hand-painted jewellery with each piece made with positivity and kindness to uplift the human spirit and bring joy to their owners.
Amelia Scott is a new London-based accessories brand created by Jane Hebden, an award-winning watch and jewellery designer. The jewellery range celebrates individuality and embraces the wonderful world of colour.
Lola Starr ranges are designed with the environment and functionality in mind. They source only the highest quality recyclable materials designed to be recycled, recreated and remoulded again and again. They are a British brand that champions local expertise and keeps the carbon footprint to its lowest level.
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BRANDS WITH NEW IMAGES
Clothing, beauty and accessories
Peacocks has new AW23 ranges
Monsoon has new AW23 womenswear, bags, scarves, dresses, kaftans, jackets and jumpers, accessories and jewellery, as well as Christmas gifts.
Very has new V by Very women’s ranges with sheer and sequin looks and dresses, skirts, jackets, coats, shoes and boots, plus Lucy Mecklenburgh ranges of womenswear and childrenswear.
Roman Originals has new autumn clothes ranges.
New Look has the last drops for August womenswear including cardigans, jumpers, coats, knitwear, bags, blouses, bodysuits, tops, jackets, skirts, trousers, footwear and jewellery.
Primark has makeup accessories, Halloween outfits, and a new AW23 clothes for women, men and kids, plus shoes and bags, as well as makeup, new Click and Collect Exclusives and Flexi Formal range.
Matalan has new AW23 Papaya and Et Vous womenswear including blouses, jackets, trousers, dresses, bags, belts, scarves and lingerie ranges, jewellery ranges, back-to-school ranges, plus pink and Barbie ranges.
Fatface has new AW23 womens, mens, and kids clothing ranges plus shoes, jewellery, bags and accessory ranges.
Dune London Mens has new AW boots and shoe and accessory collections.
Dune London has new shoes, bags and accessories for going out, and new ankle and cowboy boots, sandals, trainers, shoes and luggage.
PrettyLittleThing has a new Indiyah, Ami Charlize and La La Anthony edits.
Accessorize has Christmas themed jewellery, Christmas gifts as well as new bags, purses, cardholders, belts, accessories and jewellery ranges.
Silk & Lawn has new multi-coloured turban and headband ranges.
The Morphbag by GSK has a new range of vegan handbags for Christmas.
Marks & Spencer has new M&S Collection AW23 boots, shoes, bags, hats and scarves for women.
TK Maxx has new clothing, accessories, shoes and boots for women, men’s clothes and shoes and clothes for children and babies.
Belissh has new vegan leather bags and dresses for the party season.
Threadbare has new Urban Renaissance and Luxe women’s wear ranges.
Radley has more 25th anniversary special bags as well as new bag and shoe ranges for releases in August/September/October AW23.
River Island has new womens wear for AW23 including tops, jackets, skirts, trousers, knitwear, bags and partywear.
Barbour has new winter coats plus autumn dresses, coats, bags, gloves and scarves plus gift ranges for Christmas and back-to-school ranges.
Curvy Kate has new Non-Stop, Balcony, Peep Show and plunge ranges.
Joe Browns has new AW23 Autumn Elegance, Charmed Life and Day Dreamer clothing including cardigans, coats, dresses, blouses, trousers plus new footwear ranges.
See additional new clothing and accessories images from the last few weeks at
Bonmarché Oliver Bonas Shoe Zone Regatta Cardfactory Deichmann UK George at Asda Scamp & Dude National Trust shop Tu Clothing From my mother’s garden Aspiga Cotton Traders
Home, garden and food
The Range has new Christmas decoration ranges.
Daisy Park has new Emma Bridgewater ranges for the autumn, Christmas and Halloween and new Christmas decorations.
Homesense has new Christmas decorations and gifts, plus AW23 homeware for the bedroom, lounge, kitchen and bathroom and Halloween decorations as well as gifting ranges.
Cutter & Squidge has Christmas food and hampers.
Cult Furniture has new lighting ranges.
Sofology has new sofa, chairs and footstool ranges.
Primark Home has new homeware collections, Halloween decorations, click and collect exclusives, new AW23 home ranges for kids and adults bedrooms, as well as the kitchen and dining room.
Dunelm has new back-to-university student homeware starter packs, autumn Halloween homewares, sewing, Disney, Harry Potter and Winnie the Pooh home and gift, pets, and furniture ranges.
B&M has new ranges for the kitchen, bathroom and bedroom plus autumn, Halloween and Christmas decorations and homeware.
Dobbies Garden Centres has new Christmas wreaths, and Christmas gifts and decorations, plus house plant and outdoor living collections.
Cardfactory has a range of Christmas gifts for kids.
Next has new Christmas homeware, bedding, gifts, wrapping and decorations and new Town & Country furniture range, a Natural Rustic furniture ranges plus new bedding and homeware ranges and Halloween homeware.
National Trust shop has new Halloween gift and decorations ranges.
Cambridge Imprint has new Christmas crackers, envelopes and paper ranges.
TK Maxx has new Halloween decorations and Christmas gift including spa gifts and toys plus new AW23 home ranges.
Cuckooland has the Woody outdoor pizza oven, and an innovative 2-person roof-mounted tent.
Oliver Bonas has new homeware, household gifts and accessories as well as furniture for the bedroom and the lounge and decorations for the tree.
Hobbycraft has made and DIY Christmas decorations.
Biscuiteers Baking has a Natural History museum collaboration, and new goodies for Christmas from gifts to edible decorations.
Cartwright & Butler has new Christmas hamper ranges.
Hotel Chocolat has new summer gifting chocolate collections including vegan collections and liqueurs.
See additional new home images from the last weeks from
Very Matalan George Home Marks & Spencer Tweedmill Ivyline Imp & Maker Furniture Village Designers Guild
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DIARY
PRShots Retail Calendar Alerts
Days until Halloween – 63
Days until Singles Day – 74
Days until Black Friday – 87
Days until Christmas Day – 118
Days until Valentine’s Day - 169
SEPTEMBER DIARY
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 24 images for those titles with long lead times, as they will be starting to look at their Feb and March 2024 issues so you can help them out with previews of SS24.
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 and 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, and Halloween will all be looked for. It’s National Yoga Awareness Month, so you could add yoga as a 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 Awareness Month, and it’s second-hand September (an Oxfam initiative https://www.oxfam.org.uk/get-involved/second-hand-september/), Self-Care September, as well as Organic, September, and Sourdough September.
September also has London Fashion Week between 15th-19th September, and this year features men's and women’s fashion and features digital and physical events. See the schedule here https://londonfashionweek.co.uk/schedule.
There’s also the Moda trade show (3rd-6th Sept), London Textile Fair (4th-5th Sept) Top Drawer (10th-12th Sept) and Sustainable Fashion Week (25th Sept to 8th Oct).
Other weeks to celebrate this month include;
British Science Festival (7th -10th Sept)
New York fashion week (7th-13th Sept)
Jane Austen Festival (8th-17th Sept)
Open House Festival (8th -21st Sept)
National Horse Race Week (9th-17th Sept)
Sexual Health Week (11th- 17th Sept)
Great British Beach Clean week (16th-25th Sept)
British Food Fortnight (16th Sept - 1st Oct)
Negroni week (18th-24th Sept)
Milan fashion week (19th-25th Sept)
Wool Week (23rd Sept – 1st Oct)
Paris fashion week (25th Sept -3rd Oct)
September - Days
1st – National Tofu Day
1st – Blackpool Illuminations start
1st – Schools start going back
4th – Labor Day US
5th – International Charity Day
6th – Read a book Day
6th – Krishna Janmashtami – (Hindu Holiday)
7th – National Beer Lovers day (US)
8th -10th – The Goodwood Revival
10th – Great North Run Newcastle
16th – 100 days until Christmas
19th – Ganesh Chaturthi – (Hindu holiday)
21st – Zero emissions day
22nd – Car-free Day
23rd – September Equinox
15th – Rosh Hashanah
25th – 3 months until Christmas Day
27th – World Tourism Day
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