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THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS
Shop prices hit record high as retail urges new prime minister to ease cost burden
Retail prices rose 5.1% during August, up from 4.4% in July, according to the monthly BRC-NielsenIQ Shop Price Index as retailers struggle to shoulder the burden of mounting cost pressures.
Tommy Hilfiger owner PVH posts drop in Q2 sales
Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein owner PVH saw an 8% revenue drop in Q2 to $2.13bn and has announced job cuts and lowered its full-year outlook.
UK consumers don't want brand content on social media
More than half of UK consumers would rather hear about brand content via email and on the brands’ websites or in-store rather than on social media.
Warm weather over August bank holiday weekend boosts UK footfall
August bank holiday weekend saw footfall rise by 5.3% across all UK retail destinations with high streets up 8.7% and coastal towns, historic towns and market towns up 24.3% on last week.
Esprit profits fall and commits to invest heavily in growth
Esprit total revenue for the year was 6% down to HK$3.626bn, down from HK$3.872bn a year earlier, but is “back on track to consistent growth to regain [its] pinnacle market position.”
Boots posts second year of losses
Boots sales dipped 2.3% to £5.8bn and made a £111m loss in 2021 – down from a £258m loss in 2020 - however Boots returned an £8m profit on an operating basis.
Shoppers to shun online retailers who charge for returns
Nearly half, 47%, of consumers wouldn’t shop with an online retailer that charges for online returns.
TRENDS, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY
Online shoppers in 2022 are demanding a personalised experience that works, does your online experience meet their needs?
Why the era of celebrity influencers is over
The power of the social media algorithm means anyone can have influence, regardless of following. For brands, it requires a rethink of where they allocate budgets.
How TikTok has influenced the fashion industry
TikTok’s great rise to fashion power player status is in large part owed to COVID-19. The platform exploded when everyone was locked in their home without nowhere to go and nothing to do.
5 Steps to get online ready for the peak season
The end of the year is a peak season for fashion retailers. To stay ahead of the competition and close the year strongly, here are the five steps you need to address.
Do you need to register for the plastic packaging tax (PPT)
Just 992 UK businesses have registered to pay the new tax on plastic packaging which came into force on 1 April, when HMRC’s estimates suggest as many as 20,000 businesses would be affected.
BRAND NEWS
Very launches new Everyday value range as cost of living mounts
Very has launched a value own-brand range to help shoppers combat the growing cost of living crisis.
H&M Home launches first children’s furniture range
H&M Home is to launch its first furniture collection for children and is due to hit stores and online on 1 September
Freemans' autumn campaign calls on consumers to 'Find Their Style'
Freemans has launched its AW22 campaign that invites customers to ‘Find Their Style’ with its exclusive designer brands Star by Julien Macdonald and Love Mark Heyes headlining.
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How to handle office gossip … when it’s about you
Gossip comes in different forms that serve different purposes, so what should you do if you find out a colleague has been gossiping about you?
Why celebrities are tapping into secondhand clothes
Celebrities and the ‘friends’ of celebrities cashing in on the pre-loved trend and are using Depop and eBay to sell their old clothing and accessories
Men’s lingerie is having a moment. And not the traditional assortment of basic boxer shorts or men’s briefs, but lacey, sexy thongs, garter belts and satin robes designed with men in mind.
PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES
What were our users searching for on PRShots week-ending Aug 26th 2022?
1/ AW22
2/ Christmas
3/ Halloween
4/ SS22
5/ Green
6/ Dresses
7/ Lanterns
8/ Backpacks
9/ Bags
10/ Boots
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NEW BRANDS TO PRSHOTS
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
Swealthy is a Midlands-based home décor and interior design company selling the finest quality homeware, gifts, furniture, art, coffee table books, lighting and so much more and making it available to all through 'attainable opulence.'
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.
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.
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
Peacocks has new campaign imagery
Shoe Zone has new winter shoes and boots for kids and adults
Primark has The edit range, Marvel kids clothing, accessories and makeup, and lingerie ranges
Sonder Studio has new AW ranges
M&Co has new AW22 drops for men, women and kids and Christmas gifts and clothing
Dune London Men’s has new AW22 ranges
River Island has new AW22 kids, womens and mens lines and beauty Advent calendars
Barbour has new items for cosy autumn and winter walks
Freemans has new August drops, Julien Macdonald and Aniston womenswear ranges
George at Asda has new womenswear ranges August drops
New Look has new neon women’s ranges and Christmas jumpers
Fatface has new winter clothes for women and kids plus pet accessories
Oliver Bonas has new clothes, accessories and jewellery
PrettyLittleThing has new Molly Mae ranges
Monsoon has new dresses made from sustainable cotton and elevated knitwear
Dune London has new accessories shoes and boots for the autumn and 30th anniversary range
Bonmarché has new AW22 ranges
Pink House Mustique has new beachwear and menswear
See more new clothing and accessories images from the last two weeks from
Matalan Office Very Sonder Studio Lipsy Regatta John Lewis Barbour TU Clothing Roman Originals NoLoGo
Home and food
Wilko has festive decorations and gifts for Christmas and Halloween, and AW22 home
Christy has new home ranges
National Trust Shop has new Christmas and AW22 gifts
Sofology has new sofa and chair ranges
The Range has new kitchen items
DFS has new sofas
Dobbies Garden Centres has new home goods, pet accessories, Christmas decorations and gifts
Very has new Christmas décor
Primark has new homeware
Cult Furniture has new furniture ranges
Matalan has Christmas gifts and decorations
Cardfactory has new cards and gifts
Oliver Bonas has new home items and decorations for Christmas
Next has its Christmas home ranges. new furniture and Lucy Tiffney ranges
Daisy Park has new Christmas decorations
Freemans has new home items including gifts and Julien Macdonald furniture ranges
Primark Home has new Autumn and Halloween decorations
Homesense has new Halloween decorations for the home
Paperchase has added its Christmas Cosmic Wonder stationery and gift ranges
See more new home images from the last two weeks from
Biscuiteers Baking Cuckooland M&Co Abstract House Regatta John Lewis Fritz Fryer B&M Furniture Village NoLoGo
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DIARY
Days Until Halloween – 61
Days Until Black Friday – 86
Days Until Cyber Monday - 89
Days Until Christmas Day – 116
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
September also has London Fashion Week between 16th-20th September and this year features men and women’s fashion and features digital and physical events see the schedule here https://londonfashionweek.co.uk/schedule There’s also the London Textile Fair (5th-6th Sept) Top Drawer (11th-13th Sept)
Other weeks to celebrate this month include; New York fashion week (8th-14th Sept), Milan fashion week (20th-26th Sept) Paris fashion week (26th Sept -4th Oct), Open House Festival (8-21st Sept) Jane Austen Festival (9th-17th Sept) British Science Festival (13th -17th Sept) National Horse Race Week (10th-18th Sept) Recycle Week 2022 (19th-25th Sept)
September - Days
2nd – Blackpool Illuminations start
5th - Labor Day US
5th – International Charity Day
5th – Schools start going back
6th – Read a book day
7th – National Beer Lovers Day (US)
11th – Great North Run Newcastle
16th – 100 days until Christmas
16th -18th – The Goodwood Revival
21st – Zero emissions day
22nd – Car free Day
23rd – September Equinox
25th – Rosh Hashanah
25th – 3 months to Christmas Day
26th – Navaratri
27th – World Tourism Day
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