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PRShots Roundup brings you the latest retail news from H&M, Marks Electrical, Hype, Primark, Golden Goose, Burberry, Harrods, N Brown, HMV, Claire, Richer Sounds, Coggles, Moss, Hackett, David Gandy and M&S. Plus, what makes content go viral, how relevance and experience build loyalty and more.  

THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS

H&M is slashing 150 jobs as it closes call centre

150 jobs are being cut at Swedish fashion retailer H&M as it confirms the closure of an Edinburgh-based call centre.

Marks Electrical profit halves despite sales rise

Marks Electrical results for the half to 30 Sept show sales grew 9.3% to £58.8m, with adjusted EBITDA down from £2.3m to £2m.

Kidswear brand Hype acquired by Apparel Brands

Kidswear and streetwear brand Hype has been sold to Apparel Brand for an undisclosed sum. The deal comes 18 months after Hype was rescued out of administration, saving 82 jobs.

Primark brings £1.5bn boost to UK high streets

For every £10 spent at a UK Primark store a further £3.60 is spent in other stores, restaurants and cafes, boosting high street spend by £1.5bn a year, according to a new report by Public First.

Golden Goose continues to report 'robust growth' on DTC sales

Golden Goose reported a 12% increase in sales to €466m for the first nine months ending 30 Sept, mostly from an increase in DTC of 18% to €346.1m with EMEA DTC sales up 37%.  

Burberry braced for Moncler takeover

Burberry is braced to be taken over by Italian company Moncler amid staff at one of its flagship London stores being given a heads up on the deal, according to reports.

Harrods faces major Christmas strike

Harrods is facing the prospect of strike action by its staff over the critical Christmas period. With the staff union UVW saying staff faced “stripped benefits, staff shortages and stagnant wages”.

TRENDS, SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY

What makes content go viral

Want to create viral, newsworthy content? Martech explains how emotions plus strategic timing can make your content resonate on social media.

How relevance and experience build loyalty

From a consumer perspective, three things underpin the effectiveness of retail media: relevance, experience and loyalty. Internet Retailing shows you how to improve them and increase loyalty.

How to use post-campaign data to make your marketing better

Use post-campaign data to improve future marketing efforts by ensuring complete analysis, eliminating biases and implementing feedback loops.

What is Frasers’ grand plan for luxury retailer Flannels?

Frasers Group has been making a lot of moves in the luxury fashion space of late and many are curious as to what the grand plan for its Flannels brand really is.

Online festive spend report suggests bumper year for e-tailers

New analysis, by Experian and Reward shows Christmas online spending will hit £28bn a £1.1bn rise on last year’s Christmas outlay.

UK consumers are more eco-focused, will vote with their purses

Demand for sustainable products is "higher than ever" with 30% of Britons willing to pay up to 10% more for a sustainable item compared to the non-sustainable equivalent.

N Brown makes switch to innovative dissolvable packaging

N Brown is making further strides in its sustainability programme by rolling out innovative dissolvable Hydropol-powered Polymer packaging for its garments from this month.

BRAND NEWS

​HMV is expanding into books with a standalone offering at its Oxford Street flagship

HMV is dedicating an entire 2,500 sq ft floor at its 363 Oxford Street flagship store to books, before potentially rolling this out to all of its UK stores.

Claire’s and Paris Hilton team up to launch 'Sliving' Collection

Claire’s has teamed up with Paris Hilton to launch an exclusive collection of jewellery and accessories the 'Sliving' collection, under her lifestyle brand, 11:11 Media .

M&S eyes Gillian Anderson to star in new adverts aimed at younger shoppers

M&S has approached actress Gillian Anderson to be a new brand ambassador in a bid to attract younger shoppers.

Richer Sounds has partnered with Just Eat for on-demand delivery

Just Eat is entering the electronics retail space through an exclusive partnership with Richer Sounds. The service is being rolled out across 51 Richer Sounds stores nationwide.

Coggles to stay online-only under Frasers ownership

Coggles is to remain as an online-only retailer after new owner Frasers Group replaced its Alderley Edge standalone store with its Flannels brand.

Moss to open new store in London’s Victoria as retail roll out continues

Moss is opening a new store at 149-151 Victoria Street in south west London on 21 Nov, set over two floors and in keeping with the brand’s new direction and rebranding from Moss Bros.

Hackett London and David Gandy Wellwear launch second collaboration collection

Hackett London and David Gandy Wellwear have joined forces for the second time to deliver a new 12-piece collaboration collection comprising of luxury lounge and sleepwear.

AND FINALLY x2

We don’t need fashion

Sewing Bee host criticises British brand Burberry and says not even luxury clothing labels care enough about quality anymore.

Mattel mistakenly prints porn website on package for dolls for Wicked movie

Mattel has mistakenly printed the address for a porn website on the packaging of Wicked dolls when it should have printed the Wicked Movie URL.

PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES

What were our users searching for on PRShots Week ending November 8^th 2024?

1/ Christmas

2/ AW24

3/ Leopard

4/ Sequin

5/ Yellow

6/ Cushion

7/ Candle

8/ Coat

9/ Home  

10/ Boots

NEW BRANDS TO PRSHOTS

Frangipani was established in 2010, and produces men’s shirts and accessories crafted from high-quality materials and featuring bold prints or subtle contrasts. With each shirt embodying a perfect balance of comfort and elegance.

Mission C founder Qes discovered that CBD oil helped his Grandad - who was living with dementia - feel calm and contented, he knew it could help others too. So he created a natural and accessible remedy for people looking to improve their quality of life.

Saywood was created in 2020 by Harriet Saywood-Bellisario, who graduated from the London College of Fashion before working at Paul Smith, Richard Nicoll and Label/Mix. The brand specialises in beautiful edits of wardrobe essentials and classics contemporised with unexpected details made to be worn and re-worn.

Jellycat is the brand of the moment and has been around for a quarter of a century. Over this time, their unmistakable characters have gained the affection of millions across 77 countries.

Priestleys was founded by husband and wife team James and Karen and specialises in producing little luxuries in their Lincolnshire workshop.  Their leather bags, belts, wallets and accessories are handcrafted using responsibly sourced leathers from gold and silver-rated tanneries in Europe and are supplemented with ranges of scarves and jewellery.

Sims Wear was founded by Billy Sims-Hilditch with the idea of creating British made menswear, using best-in-class natural fibres. The range is all home produced in Aberdeenshire from fibre carding and spinning, through to knitting, weaving, cutting and sewing.

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BRANDS WITH NEW IMAGES

Clothing, beauty and accessories

Matalan has a new menopause lingerie range plus a new collaboration with Marvel, Paddington and Alder Hey hospital, Christmas women’s eveningwear, outdoor clothing, footwear, Christmas and Winter outfits for the whole family.

George at Asda has a Children in Need range, women’s and menswear for Christmas occasions and parties, Children in Need Christmas outfits, a new Roksanda and Tickled Pink collaboration clothing ranges.

Very has new V by very ranges of clothes and footwear including metallics, sequins and faux fur, a new Michelle Keegan collaboration, new Grinch-themed pyjamas for all the family, stocking filler accessories, partywear ranges.

Peacocks has new Christmas jumpers and fashion, Caprice Christmas pyjama collections, new womenswear, a new Louise Redknapp AW and Christmas Edit, a Michael Owen collaboration and new AW24 womenswear and jewellery.

Peachaus has new sleepwear and lingerie for AW24 and SS25.

New Look has more new November outfits, winter and occasion wear outfits for women, plus ranges of womenswear including coats, jumpers, skirts and tops.

Primark has a new collaboration with Wicked, The Grinch, Sonic the Movie and Ashleigh Huish, going out shoes, boots and bags for women, a range of US NBA tops for men, a new Future Projects collaboration, and a Kem and Edit range.

Roman Originals has more AW24 imagery, new Petite, Curve and Dusk campaign ranges of womenswear for cosy evenings and big events, new nightwear ranges with pyjamas and cosy dressing gowns.

Dune London has new shoes, boots and bags.

Accessorize has some new Valentine’s day and SS25 collections of clothes, bags and shoes, a new bridal collection, new Christmas 2024 ranges of pyjamas, jumpers, bags, jewellery and accessories.

Fable England has new small accessory ranges, a Core collection of bags and accessories, a Wolf Garden range of clothes, jewellery and bags, a new AW24 collaboration with the National History Museum, plus new jewellery ranges.

Barbour has new collaborations with Noah, Ganni and Baracuta and has new outdoor ranges, a gifts under £50 range, a Alexa Natalie range, plus a Flower Mountain collaboration of trainers and clothes.

London Grace has new nail varnish ranges and nail varnish gift boxes.

Bonmarché has new Christmas jumpers and partywear, lingerie ranges, new jewellery and accessory ranges for Christmas and the winter and AW24 clothing ranges.

Celtic &Co has new Christmas jumpers and cosy outfits from the winter.

Fatface has Christmas clothing, accessories and jewellery for all the family plus gifts for under £50 and has launched a new women’s partywear label Copper & Black, plus more AW24 Edit ranges of womenswear. 

Cotton Traders has new Christmas jumpers, cosy womenswear and menswear for AW24 including jumpers, cardigans and coats.

Deichmann has new lifestyle imagery of its new shoes, boots, slippers and bags.

Shoe Zone has women's slippers and men's boots.

Monsoon has new clothes, shoes, boots, bags and accessories for Christmas, new edits for women and kids, bags, shoes, jewellery and accessories, new womenswear for special occasions and children’s Christmas-themed and winter accessories.

M&S has the Christmas beauty advent calendar, party outfits for all the family, Christmas clothing, accessories and lingerie sets as well as post-surgery bras, the Dress the Nation range with Vernon Kay and AJ Odudu.

River Island has new Premium and Winter Reds collections, along with party outfits and accessories for the Christmas season for men, women and children, plus women’s footwear, clothes and bag ranges, faux leather and leather ranges.

TK Maxx has its Christmas gift-guides for men, women, kids and pets, plus new menswear and womenswear ranges for AW24 including coats, jackets and hoodies, plus Leopard skin prints t-shirts and skirts.

Online Home Shop has new winter and Christmas-themed pyjamas, fleeces, ponchos, dressing gowns and onesies for him and her.

Scamp & Dude has Christmas party outfits and new womenswear.

F&F has a new Abbey Clancy collaboration, new Christmas campaign imagery, Active Kate Ferdinand collaborations, Xmas ranges including jumpers, coats and party wear in satins, gold and black metallics and sequins.

See additional new clothing and accessories images from

Threadbare Oliver Bonas Iolla Regatta John Lewis Joe Browns

Home, garden and food

Matalan has SS25 homeware images for the dining room, bedroom, bathroom and garden, plus Christmas gifts and decorations, a new Connie the Cockapoo range, AW24 soft furnishings and gifts, a new AW Cosy Shop range of bedding and soft furnishings, Christmas bedding ranges and presents for pets.

Treats by Mars has new Galaxy ranges of hot chocolate. 

Cutter & Squidge has a new boxed cookie range.

Primark has new Wicked and Grinch themed gifts for kids and pets, furniture, Christmas decorations and homeware gifts, AW24 furniture, homeware, bedding, diffusers and candles.

Sofology has new SS25 Premiere and Westwood ranges of sofas, chairs and recliners.

George Home has a new Christmas decorations for the tree, tableware, soft furnishings and trees, Stacey Solomon Christmas and Autumn collaborations on cookware, bedding, dining, and homeware.

Homesense has new Christmas gift ideas for family and pets as well as new Christmas decorations.

Hobbycraft has new ideas for Christmas decorations.

Fatface has Christmas decorations for the Christmas tree and homeware gifts.

The Gluttonous Gardener has Christmas gifts for keen cooks and budding chefs.

Arran Sense of Scotland has Christmas gifting ranges for men and Christmas scented diffusers and handwashes.

Monsoon has new Christmas decorations for the home and the tree.

Habitat has new made to measure upholstery collections of sofas and chairs Christmas wreaths and decorations for the home and Christmas trees, plus a Willaim Morris collaboration of furniture and soft furnishings, plus new lighting, furniture for the living dining and bedroom plus new tableware.

Fritz Fryer has lamps and lights for every room in the home.

Home Bargains has new gift ranges for Christmas including candles.

TK Maxx has its Christmas gift-guides for the home, plus Beetlejuice-themed things for the home.

Online Home Shop has new foot warmers, hot water bottles, heated pads, body wraps, plus bar stools and furniture, mirrors, bedding, cuddle cushions, shaped pillows and bolsters.

Very has new soft furnishings and candles and other stocking fillers plus Christmas decorations for the home and the tree.

B&M has new bedding and soft furnishings, Xmas 2024 gift guides, new Woodland Charm, Japandi and Natural Earth homeware, plus bedding and soft furnishings for AW24, Christmas 2024 ranges of decorations, Christmas mugs, cushions, candles, and things for the kitchen and the Christmas dining table. 

Quorn Stone has new natural stone and tumbled herringbone cobbles outdoor ranges, marble ranges for the bathroom and kitchen and Limestone cobbles for outside.

Rebel Walls has new big statement First Rebels wallpaper ranges for the home based on paintings by famous artists.

M&S has a new National Gallery collaboration, stocking filler Christmas images and new Fearne Cotton Happy Place range, Christmas homeware including tableware, soft furnishings, candles and diffusers, Christmas decorations, homeware and bedding ranges.

Dobbies Garden Centres has new Christmas ranges including food and drink, trees, decorations and gifts for pets, RHS branded garden gift ranges, plus Snow & Sparkles, Magic Woodland, Classic Noel, Colour Pop and Festival Tales Christmas decoration ranges plus autumn homewares, playhouses and garden toys.

See additional new home images from

Jan Constantine Cambridge Imprint DFS Joe Browns Nest Cult Furniture Next Sandberg Wallpaper

DIARY

PRShots Retail Calendar Alerts

Days until Black Friday – 17

Days until Christmas – 43

Days until Valentine’s Day – 94

Days until Easter - 159
 

How to get your brand on the November media calendars

We are well into autumn and the Christmas season, and the media are looking for images that help them fill all those “what to buy on Black Friday” features, the endless Christmas gift guides, and all those “What to wear for the Christmas party season” articles.  

You should be uploading Black Friday and Christmas images for most media, but long lead-time magazines will be looking at January issues, so anything that helps illustrate the inevitable “New you for 2025” issues will also be welcomed. So, any athleisure, outdoor, healthy, sporty images will all be useful. 

As always, don’t forget to add keywords – Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Thanksgiving, Gifts, Christmas, Xmas, Winter, plus all those words beloved of home and women’s magazines like cosy, cosiness, hygge and wellbeing.

Clothing-wise the media are looking for party wear, party dresses, nightwear, going-out outfits, Christmas Jumpers, jumpers, scarves, bobble hats, beanies, cardigans, coatigans, jackets, and coats. So, make sure you have plenty of images in those categories uploaded and labelled with as many of those words as you can.    

Also, make sure that if your clothing is made from a fabric associated with winter that it’s flagged up somewhere in the title/keyword or in more information. Wool (woolovers are a thing), cashmere, fur (faux obviously), velvet, plus the year’s big trends of sequins, metallics, red and gold.     

If you’re aiming at being included in Christmas Guides, then make sure you have added prices. Guides are normally price-led eg “Presents under £50”, “Party dresses for less than £150” and without prices, your items won’t be included.     

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.

If you’re looking for more hooks to help promote your brand and products, then see the list of days, weeks and fortnights below.

November Diary - Weeks/Months

Events to add to your marketing diary for November include.

Movember which centres around men’s health issues and moustaches, so beard and shaving-related things might be useful. It’s also World Pancreatic Cancer Month, World Vegan Month, Men’s Health Awareness Month, and in the US, it’s also National Peanut Butter Lovers’ Month, Sweet Potato Month and Candy Month.

Weeks to celebrate in November include;

Transgender Awareness Week (13^th-19^th)

November - Days

12^th – World Pneumonia Day

12^th – National Happy Hour Day (US)

13^th – World Kindness Day

14^th – King Charles III 76^th birthday

15^th - BBC Children in Need

15^th – International Cheese and Bread Day

17^th – Homemade Bread Day (US)  

17^th – International Students Day

19^th – International Men’s Day

20^th – World Children’s Day

25^th – 1 month until Christmas Day

28^th – Thanksgiving (US) 

29^th – Black Friday 

30^th – US Small Business Saturday 

30^th – St Andrew’s Day (Bank Holiday Scotland)

NB - All dates have been checked, but some events may change due to unforeseen circumstances or have not been fully confirmed for 2024 by the authorities controlling the event(s). 

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