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PRShots Roundup brings you the latest retail news from Frasers, Quiz, Primark, Skims, The North Face, Clarks, Aldi, and M&S. Plus, Pinterest predicts the fashion trends for 2025, the 50 most popular retail websites on Black Friday and more.  

THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS

Frasers Group eyes bid for Norwegian sports giant

Frasers Group is planning to submit a takeover offer for Norwegian sporting goods chain XXL Sport & Villmark as it eyes further international expansion.

M&S granted permission to redevelop Marble Arch store

M&S's has been granted permission to redevelop its Marble Arch flagship store after more than three years of fighting.

Frasers Group and B&M out of the FTSE 100

Frasers Group and B&M have dropped off the UK’s FTSE 100 in the latest reshuffle of the London Stock Exchange and Deliveroo has secured a spot in the FTSE 250.

CBI downgrades forecast for UK economy

The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) now expects Britain’s economy to grow by just 1.5% next year, a downgrade from the 1.9% it predicted for the year in June.

Quiz hires advisors as it runs out of cash

Quiz has launched a review of its financing and strategic options as it warned it could run out of cash in the new year following poor trading.

​TikTok Shop has achieved its highest ever sales over Black Friday

TikTok Shop had “record-breaking” sales over Black Friday, making it the platform’s biggest-ever UK sales event to date.

TRENDS, SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY

Pinterest predicts 2025 fashion trends

Pinterest has unveiled its fashion predictions for 2025, revealing five distinctive trend forecasts that blend nostalgia, sustainability, and bold self-expression.

The 50 most popular retail websites on Black Friday

Payday weekend propelled Black Friday into a bumper shopping weekend, now Retail Week reveals which retailers lured in the most shoppers?

Why TV is the best home for retail ads this Christmas

Despite the changing ways we consume media, the TV is still arguably the biggest brand builder – especially in the run-up to Christmas.

Amazon successfully tests using delivery drones in Italy

Amazon has successfully completed an initial test of using delivery drones in Italy, the first European country where the e-commerce giant plans to introduce the service.

PEOPLE, MOVERS AND SHAKERS

Ex-Sports Direct boss making a surprise return to Frasers Group

Former chief executive of Sports Direct Dave Forsey is making a return to Frasers Group to lead the retailer’s international expansion plans.

BRAND NEWS

Primark is creating 580 jobs with flurry of new international store openings

Primark has opened the doors to four new stores in four countries today in a bumper opening day for the fashion retailer as it continues to bolster its international store portfolio ahead of Christmas.

Click & Collect now in half of Primark’s UK stores

Primark has rolled out its Click & Collect service to 113 of its UK stores, with the latest introduction of the collection technology launched before the key Christmas shopping period.

Skims x The North Face

Kim Kardashian's Skims has debuted a skiwear collection in collaboration with outdoor brand The North Face.

Swarovski to enter beauty market with Coty

Swarovski has teamed up with Coty to enter the beauty market with new fragrances and beauty products. The first products from the collaboration are expected to launch in 2026.

Clarks returns for second Pokémon link-up

Following the “remarkable success" of last year’s AW23 partnership between Clarks and the Pokémon game franchise, the pair are back to bring ‘EndGame’ to life.

Aldi opens four new stores in a day

Aldi has opened four new stores in a day this week as it continues its expansion across the UK with a long-term target of having 1,500 stores in the country.

AND FINALLY x2

Santa-approved Mince Pies free in Liverpool’s Christmas giveaway

Thousands of mince pies were handed out for free in Liverpool, thanks to a first-of-its-kind mince pie vending machine.

Pantone Colour of the Year 2025 revealed

Pantone has announced its Colour of the Year for 2025 as 'Mocha Mousse' – a more pared-back take on 2024’s 'Peach Fuzz'.

PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES

What were our users searching for on PRShots Week ending November 29^th 2024?

1/ Christmas

2/ AW24

3/ Leopard

4/ SS25

5/ Cushion

6/ Sequin

7/ Candle

8/ Home

9/ Dress  

10/ Jumper

NEW BRANDS TO PRSHOTS

Ernest Jones the jewellers came from modest beginnings, launched in 1949 it has grown from a single store in London's Oxford Street to a national chain of 100+ jewellery stores.

H Samuel is a jeweller with a long history. Started in 1862 the brand continues to this day with a mix of jewellery and watches, that are affordable and feature trend-led styles.

Curlsmith was launched in 2018 and has gone from strength to strength. It was born out of a community of people with textured hair sharing their haircare tips, home remedies and frustrations with products on the market not made specifically for their needs and has grown into a product range sold worldwide.

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.

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BRANDS WITH NEW IMAGES

Clothing, beauty and accessories

Sainsbury’s Beauty has new BeautyPro, Dr Pawpaw, Isle of Paradise and Sundae wellness ranges and beauty treatments.  

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.

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.

Matalan has new athleisure wear,  a new transitional style edit, menswear collaboration with Taylor & Wright, new last-minute Christmas gifts, transitional ranges, Valentine pyjamas, a new Disney and Lilo and Stitch Stitchmas collaboration, a menopause lingerie range.

Dune London has new shoes, bags and accessories for early 2025.

Fable England has new Christmas accessories and core jewellery ranges.

M&S has new thermal shaping bodies, wellness products for January, menswear and womenswear from its Christmas adverts, a Bella Freud bag collaboration, the Christmas beauty advent calendar, party outfits for all the family, Christmas clothing, accessories and lingerie sets.

Bonmarché has new Christmas outfits, jumpers and partywear, lingerie ranges, new jewellery plus accessory ranges.

National Trust has new clothing and accessories including socks, hats, jewellery, scarves, bags and sunglasses for SS25.

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, and partywear ranges.

Barbour has new ranges of clothing and accessories for SS25 for men and women and new range of gift accessories for Christmas.

John Lewis has new Dream Dress Edit featuring Whistles, Sister Jane, Reiss, Phase Eight and more  clothing ranges for women, plus clothing and accessory gift ideas for all ages for Christmas.

Primark a new Rita Ora occasion wear collaboration of clothing, a new accessory and ski range plus new shoes, bags, jewellery and accessories, and new tie-ups with Wicked and The Grinch.

River Island has new spring lookbook images a Christmas Gift Guide and Christmas jumpers, plus new Premium and Winter Reds collections, along with party outfits and accessories for the Christmas season for men, women and children.

Oliver Bonas has new February uploads of jewellery, women’s clothing, bags, shoes and accessories as well as new ranges for the New Year and SS25.

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

Cotton Traders has new SS25 outfits, Christmas jumpers, cosy womenswear and menswear for AW24 including jumpers, cardigans and coats.

TK Maxx has SS25 clothing, accessory and makeup ranges including crochet outfits, Christmas gift-guides for men, women, kids and pets, plus new menswear and womenswear ranges including coats, jackets and hoodies.

Monsoon has new designer ranges, plus clothes, shoes, boots, bags and accessories for Christmas, new edits for women and kids, bags, shoes, jewellery and accessories.

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.

Fatface has a new Copper & Black range of womenswear, new menswear, and kids clothing, plus Christmas clothing, accessories and jewellery for all the family plus gifts for under £50, plus more AW24 Edit ranges of womenswear. 

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

See additional new clothing and accessories images from

Scamp & Dude Peachaus Accessorize London Grace Deichmann Shoe Zone Online Home Shop

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.

M&S has new furniture, soft furnishings and kitchenware for SS25, gifts for pets, a new Nordic notes Christmas decoration ranges, National Gallery collaboration, stocking filler Christmas images and new Fearne Cotton Happy Place range.

Dunelm has new colour drench ranges, a new Sophie Robinson collaboration and its SS25 range of bedroom and living room furniture, soft furnishings and kitchenware.

George Home has new Dark Garden SS25 interiors ranges, a new Christmas decorations for the tree, tableware, soft furnishings and trees, Stacey Solomon Christmas and Autumn collaborations on cookware, bedding, dining, and homeware.

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

National Trust has new garden furniture ranges for SS25,  gifts for the home and the garden for SS25, plus decorations for Easter.

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

Online Home Shop has new side tables and chest of drawers, rugs, bedding, foot warmers, hot water bottles, heated pads, body wraps, plus bar stools, mirrors, cuddle cushions, shaped pillows and bolsters.

Oliver Bonas has new furniture and home accessories including mirrors, lighting and tableware for the New Year and SS25.

John Lewis has new home gift ideas for Christmas.

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

Fritz Fryer has new antique lighting ranges, kitchen lighting ranges, as well as lamps and lights for every room in the home.

TK Maxx has a new 1960s-inspired summer range of kitchenware and furniture for the office, plus new gifting ranges, a wellness range for the New Year, Christmas gift-guides for the home.

Designers Guild has new Studio Stripes patterns for SS25.

Jan Constantine has new cushions for SS25 and Valentine’s day.

Ivyline has new planters, pots for its indoor living ranges.

Cult Furniture has a new collaboration with Daniela Tasca.

Fatface has a collaboration with homeless charity Shelter, Christmas decorations for the Christmas tree and homeware gifts.

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.

See additional new home images from

Treats by Mars Cutter & Squidge Hobbycraft The Gluttonous Gardener Arran Sense of Scotland Monsoon Habitat Home Bargains Very B&M Rebel Walls

DIARY

PRShots Retail Calendar Alerts

Days until Christmas – 19

Days until Valentine’s Day – 70

Days until Easter - 135
 

How to get your brand in 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 2025.  

You should be uploading SS25 outfits and home goods for those “A new you for 2025” and “Redecorate for 2025” 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 and also winter clothing like jumpers, scarves, bobble hats, beanies, cardigans, coatigans, jackets, coats are still being looked for. 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 SS25 is flagged on your drops even if they’re not yet available until 2025 – 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, 2/2/25 or if you’re not sure then you can use the 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 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.

December Diary - Weeks/Months

December is all about Christmas and New Year events, but it’s also AIDS Awareness Month, Universal Human Rights Month, Decembeard, and No Gender December.

Additionally, the 1st week (2nd-6th) is UK Charity Week, and Kwanzaa (26th - 1st Jan).

December Diary - Days

6^th – St Nicholas Day

7^th – Returns will start to come back from Black Friday sales – be ready for them

7^th – UK Small Business Saturday

10^th – Human Rights Day

12^th – Christmas Jumper Day (See https://www.savethechildren.org.uk/christmas-jumper-day)

18^th – Stilton Day

19^th – National Regifting Day 

21^st – Winter Solstice 

21^st – Super Saturday/Panic Saturday

25^th – Christmas Day

25^th – Hanukkah begins

26^th – Boxing Day

31^st – New Year’s Eve

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).