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THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS
Back-to-uni season to see £3.2bn spend, with ASOS and Primark to gain
University students are poised to spend around £3.26bn ahead of the new term, 19% up on 2021, with fashion benefitting from a £252m spend and ASOS, Zara, and Primark expected to gain most.
Boohoo co-founder buys stake in Mysale
Mahmud Kamani co-founder of Boohoo has bought a 4.76% stake in MySale just weeks after Frasers Group – which owns a 28.7% stake - bid to buy the Australian-based fashion marketplace.
Consumers waiting for Black Friday discounts to spend, but won't compromise values
Research shows that many consumers are holding off on spending until the black Friday discount season. But while they’re heavily focused on low prices, they also won’t compromise their values.
Nearly a quarter of consumers plan to spend less on new clothes amid cost-of-living crisis
Consumer card spending grew 4.7% in August but clothing retailers saw a 1.9% fall in sales over 2021 - down 10.7% over July 2022 - with 24% saying they plan to reduce spending on clothes.
Brits cling to life’s little luxuries as the cost of living crisis bites
Britons are refusing to embrace full austerity, even as wallets get lighter and purses empty, according to YouGov research from influencer marketing platform LTK.
Retailers demand action on cost-of-living from new prime minister Liz Truss
The retail industry has called on new PM Liz Truss to make good on the promises she made in the hustings and provide support to businesses as the cost-of-living crisis rages on.
Retail M&A increases by 21% in the last year
UK retail sector M&A deals increased to 34 over the year - up 21% from 2021 - bucking the overall M&A trend which saw UK M&A activity fall 15% over the same period from 2,490 deals to 2,120.
Matalan adds third-party brands to fashion portfolio
Matalan will be introducing 18 third-party fashion brands as part of its omnichannel growth strategy, the brands include Little Mistress, Girls on Film, Ben Sherman, Clarks, Lee Jeans etc.
Retail sales growth weakened in August
British Retail Consortium and KPMG figures edged up 1% in August following growth of 2.3% in July when the heatwave boosted spending.
Matalan hunts for buyer as Joules credit insurer pulls cover
Matalan has hoisted the ‘for sale’ sign as the value fashion firm grapples with inflationary pressures.
eBay’s partnership with Love Island boosts popularity of pre-loved fashion
eBay’s partnership with ITV’s Love Island boosted the popularity of pre-loved fashion with 7000% more searches for pre-loved clothing since the show ended.
Retailers waste over £19,000 a month on ‘ineffective’ digital marketing
Retailers are wasting an average of £19,000 a month on ineffective digital marketing according to new research from ROI Hunter.
Velour tracksuits and non-wired bras out as shoppers put lockdown behind them
John Lewis annual How We Shop, Live And Look report suggests customers are “casting off the trappings of a life in lockdown” with sales of non-wired bras and velour tracksuits falling by 50%.
TRENDS, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY
How your fashion brand can gain from licensing
Data shows brand licensing can drive revenue, increase traffic, and boost consumer loyalty. Yet many fashion retailers are unaware of how to tap into the potential benefits of branded products.
Is Resale Fuelling Overconsumption?
PrettyLittleThing is the latest brand to launch a secondhand marketplace, playing into a debate over whether resale is becoming a smokescreen for even more and faster consumption.
Why your next collab might not be with the most obvious partner
Niche digital publications and online communities are emerging as go-to collaborators for big brands looking to tap into powerful youth-focused audiences.
Using the metaverse to enhance sales isn’t as expensive as you think
Brands look at the metaverse and expect that building something within that must cost millions, which isn’t the case.
Six steps to creating a recession-proof marketing strategy
Marketing Beat explains why every penny of the marketing budget must work as hard as possible over the coming months.
How fashion’s relationship with buy now, pay later is changing
Retailers working with BNPL services to draw in new shoppers and convince them to spend more are having second thoughts about what happens to those customers’ data once they click buy.
Three ways retailers are responding to the cost of living crisis
As the rising cost of energy drives up prices and inflation, retailers are taking action to help staff and customers deal with the rising cost of living this Christmas.
Is inflation driving fashion resale?
With consumers looking for affordable ways to buy new clothes, fashion resale is doing better than ever with the global fashion resale market predicted to grow by 127% by 2026,
PEOPLE, MOVERS AND SHAKERS
Asos appoints sportswear and outdoor director
Online fashion retailer Asos has appointed Tim Phipps as its sportswear and outdoor director where he will play a key role in the retailer’s commercial leadership team.
BRAND NEWS
Bridal brand Azazie launches at-home try-on in the UK
US direct-to-consumer bridal and special occasion dress brand Azazie, which launched in the UK in May, has introduced its successful ‘At-Home Try On’ programme to British consumers.
John Lewis pivots to be ‘for all life’s moments’ with product, stores and positioning shift
John Lewis is to pitch itself as the go-to retailer “for all life’s moments”, relaunching its own brand, changing the way it merchandises and piloting new store formats to reflect its new focus.
AND FINALLY
ThredUp launches vintage collection with Heinz ketchup
Resale platform ThredUp is teaming up with Heinz ketchup to launch a first-of-its-kind fashion collection of second-hand clothes with ketchup stains.
PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES
What were our users searching for on PRShots week-ending Sep 2nd 2022?
1/ AW22
2/ Christmas
3/ Halloween
4/ Coats
5/ Jeans
6/ Back to School
7/ Garden
8/ Floral
9/ Dresses
10/ Knitwear
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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
River Island has new AW22 kids, womens and mens lines and beauty Advent calendars
PrettyLittleThing has new Molly Mae ranges and their beauty advent calendar
Cath Kidston has a new Great British Bake off collaboration range
Oliver Bonas has new October drop clothes, accessories, and jewellery
John Lewis has new kids clothing ranges
Regatta has new backpacks and kids and adult wear
Very has new Judi x Very collabs
Roman Originals has new party and going out outfits
Joe Browns has new collections for winter
Barbour has new items for cosy autumn and winter walks
M&Co has new AW22 drops for men, women and kids and Christmas gifts and clothing
Sonder Studio has new Christmas and AW ranges
New Look has new women’s ranges and Christmas outfits
Bryony Bel has new jewellery
See more new clothing and accessories images from the last two weeks from
Primark Lipsy George at Asda Seol + Gold Peacocks Shoe Zone Dune London Men’s Freemans Fatface Monsoon Dune London Bonmarché Matalan Office TU Clothing NoLoGo
Home and food
Cath Kidston has a new Great British Bake off collaboration range
Sofology has new sofa and chair ranges
Cambridge Imprint has new designs
National Trust Shop has new Christmas and AW22 gifts
Abstract House has new prints and frames
George Home has new things for the home
Marks & Spencer has its new Christmas ranges
Nest has new furniture ranges
Paperchase has added its Christmas Cosmic Wonder stationery and gift ranges
Wilko has festive decorations and gifts for Christmas and Halloween, and AW22 home
Christy has new home 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
See more new home images from the last two weeks from
Primark Cult Furniture Matalan Cardfactory Oliver Bonas Next Daisy Park Freemans Primark Home Homesense Biscuiteers Baking Cuckooland M&Co Regatta John Lewis Fritz Fryer B&M Furniture Village NoLoGo
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DIARY
Days Until Halloween – 55
Days Until Black Friday – 80
Days Until Cyber Monday - 83
Days Until Christmas Day – 110
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/)
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
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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