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PRShots Digest brings you the latest retail news from Quiz, Moonpig, Fenwick, Asos, Puma, Body Shop, Prada, PrettyLittleThing, Laura Mercier, Camilla Coelho, Weekday, Naked Wolfe, and Cambridge Satchel Company. Plus articles on how to break from the promotional cycle, how retailers can navigate rising inflation, what Lush did after boycotting social media and more.

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THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS

Quiz posts strong half year sales growth

Quiz H1 to 30 Sept group revenues grew 37% to £49.4m with an EBITDA profit of £3.7m up from £0.7m in 2021 after it experienced stronger demand for its occasion and dressy casual wear.

Moonpig lowers sales forecasts

Moonpig has reduced its full-year sales forecasts down to £320m from £350m after turbulent trading conditions hit its top line.

M&S and John Lewis business rates on Oxford Street to be slashed by 60%

M&S and John Lewis stores on Oxford Street will see their rateable value drop by almost 60% next April as part of the business rates revaluation.

Fenwick sells Bond Street store to fund return to profitable growth

Fenwick’s has sold its Bond Street branch for an undisclosed sum to provide the fresh capital investment needed to restore profitable growth. Fenwicks won’t depart the store until 2024.

Asos partners with Hived for same day delivery across London

Asos has partnered with parcel delivery firm Hived to provide same-day delivery to customers across Greater London using its entirely electric fleet of vans, cars and bikes.

Retail "most resilient real estate asset class" in 2022

Property specialist Savills named retail as the most resilient of real estate asset classes this year with €26.9bn invested into the European retail sector so far in 2022, 25% up on 2021.

Klarna 2022 trends report identifies nostalgia as a driving force in fashion

Klarna’s trends report “The Checkout” reveals the top clothing trends for 2022 were nostalgia, Hyperfemininity, Y2K, Counterculture, and Regencycore reflecting a desire for “carefree times”.

Sustainability and social justice remain a key focus for consumer and retailers

Despite being in the midst of a period of major economic volatility, sustainability and CSR initiatives remain key considerations for both retail marketers and consumers.

Nearly 7 in 10 wouldn’t want to hand their cash over in the metaverse

The majority (69%) of UK shoppers admitted they would feel uncomfortable or unsure of making a payment in the metaverse, with just 31% feeling the opposite.

TRENDS, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY

How to break free of a harmful promotional cycle

Shoppers love promotions – they capture new customers, get lapsed ones excited again and, crucially, can have an immediate and overwhelming impact on sales.

How retailers can navigate rising inflation

With inflation at record highs throughout Europe, retailers are under more pressure than ever. Those that act quickly and follow a holistic playbook can be well positioned to thrive.

What Lush did next after its social media boycott

Lush has been social media-free for just over a year. However, this does not mean it is, “completely anti-social” as the brand has found creative ways to connect with customers.

How to centralise data and get closer to your audience

Finding innovative ways to utilise first-party data and respond to the tension between effective optimisation, personalization and privacy is increasingly important for your future digital strategy.

Is BeReal the beginning of a less glamorous age for social media?

To be or not to BeReal? Amelia Voss of Tug asks whether the app marks the beginning of a more candid and less ‘polished’ internet era.

Three big media trends of the year:

Social media is moving beyond text and image sharing to become the dominant platform for shopping, news and entertainment with s-commerce, video fragmentation and social news.

5 content marketing ideas for January

Five quick to implement ideas for improving a blog, publishing an editorial newsletter, starting a podcast, launching videos, and teaching a class.

Puma launches new UK app with virtual try-on feature

Sportswear brand Puma has launched a new app in the UK complete with a virtual try-on feature that allows shoppers to see products in 3D animations.

JD Sports turns Oxford Street storefront into AR arcade game machine

JD Sports has unveiled an augmented reality (AR) arcade machine game at its Oxford Street store just point your mobile at the storefront and play.

PEOPLE, MOVERS AND SHAKERS

The Body Shop executive Linda Campbell steps down

The Body Shop’s global retail director Linda Campbell has stepped down from the business with immediate effect

Prada appoints new CEO

Andrea Guerra will join Prada Group as CEO as of January 2023, as part of the luxury business's succession plan. Guerra moves from LVMH where he has been a strategic adviser since June 2022.

BRAND NEWS

PrettyLittleThing partners with Wall of Productions to create YouTube series

PrettyLittleThing has partnered with Wall of Productions to launch a YouTube series centred around a host of female content creators and appealing to female shoppers aged between 16-24.

Laura Mercier enters the metaverse with virtual store

Cosmetics brand Laura Mercier is entering the metaverse with the launch of a virtual store as it looks to offer an immersive and interactive online shopping experience.

Camila Coelho adds activewear to her fashion label

Brazilian-American influencer Camila Coelho is adding activewear to her apparel brand with the launch of Camila Coelho Sport.

M&S to close stores on Boxing Day as it extends Christmas opening hours

Marks & Spencer will close its stores on Boxing Day to allow staff to spend their time with family and friends.

Weekday Curated 2nd-hand to launch in the UK

Swedish fashion and streetwear brand Weekday will launch its Curated 2nd-hand concept in its London Shoreditch and Sheffield stores in the UK.

Naked Wolfe opens debut retail store on New Bond Street

Luxury footwear label Naked Wolfe has launched its first retail space on London’s New Bond Street.

Cambridge Satchel Co in Matilda collab with Roald Dahl Company

The Cambridge Satchel Co has launched a range of bags, notebooks and accessories coinciding with the release of the movie Roald Dahl’s Matilda: The Musical.

Greggs expands outlet chain as it seeks to cut food waste

Food-on-the-go specialist Greggs has opened the 30th store of its outlet chain, which enables it to minimise waste while contributing to deprived communities.

AND FINALLY

UK prioritise dogs ahead of humans for Christmas gifts

Searches for ‘Christmas dog toys’ are up 32% compared to last year, with searches for ‘Dog Christmas gifts’ up 24% whereas ‘Christmas gifts for friends’ are down by 37% on last year.

PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES

What were our users searching for on PRShots week-ending Dec 2nd 2022?

1/ Christmas 

2/ SS23

3/ Gifts

4/ Gloves

5/ Cushion

6/ Candle

7/ Dress

8/ Pink

9/ Christmas Jumper  

10/ Throw

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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

Dune London Men’s has new men’s boots and accessories

Accessorize has new footwear, bags, accessory, jewellery and gift ranges

Freemans has new Lascana athleisure wear

Dune London has new SS23 shoe and bag ranges, gift ranges, going out shoes and wedding shoes

Monsoon  has new childrens outfits

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

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

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

See additional new clothing and accessories images from the last few weeks at

Dancing Leopard From my mother’s garden Radley 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.

Cambridge Imprint  has new wrapping paper and stationery

Sofology has new SS23 furniture ranges

Matalan has new SS23 homestore ranges

Homesense has new Christmas gifts and SS23 home items

Marks & Spencer has new SS23 homeware

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

See additional new home images from the last few weeks from

National Trust Shop Next Furniture Village Luxdeco Designers Guild NoLoGo Cuckooland Primark 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 – 18

Days until Valentine’s Day - 69

Days until Mother’s Day - 102

Days until Easter – 123

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 26^th to the 1^st Jan as well as No Gender December. Additionally, the 1st week (5^th-9^th) is UK Charity Week

December Diary - Days

8^th – Christmas Jumper Day

10^th – Human Rights Day

18^th – Hannukah begins

18^th – Stilton Day

21^st – Winter Solstice

22^nd – National Regifting Day

24^th – Super Saturday/Panic Saturday 

25^th – Christmas Day

26^th – Boxing Day

26^th – Hannukah ends

27^th – Substitute Bank Holiday for Christmas Day

31^st – New Year’s Eve

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