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PRShots Roundup brings you the latest retail news from Boohoo, Iceland, Asda, Harvey Nichols, Castore, J Crew, Charles Tyrwhitt, Urban Revivo, Allbirds, Løci, Kate Spade and Waitrose. Plus 15 key social media measurement insights you need to know, how AI is radically reshaping marketing budgets and more.
THE LATEST RETAIL INDUSTRY NEWS
Boohoo urges shareholders to vote against Mike Ashley as board change is ‘not warranted’
Boohoo Group is urging shareholders to reject Mike Ashley’s bid to secure a seat on the board ahead of its upcoming general meeting.
Black Friday boosted sales by a fifth
Sales across fashion, lifestyle and homeware in the Black Friday week, ended 1 Dec, saw an increase of 19% year on year, reveals a BDO Tracker analysis of 80 UK retailers.
Iceland boss calls for retailers to stop ‘wallowing’ and adapt to the Budget
Richard Walker, managing director of Iceland has called on businesses to stop “wallowing” and “complaining” about the Labour’s recent Budget and to look at the long-term future.
Asda needs to recover a sense of purpose say analysts
Asda needs to “dig down into its soul” and reshape its pitch to customers if it wants to tackle the rising threat from the likes of Aldi and Lidl, analysts have warned.
TRENDS, SUSTAINABILITY, STRATEGY AND TECHNOLOGY
The 15 key social media measurement insights you need to know
Hootsuite helps you to find out how social measurement can drive real results for your business when you use the right metrics and tools.
How AI is radically reshaping marketing budgets
Join us for a practical deep dive into the financial and organizational implications of AI in marketing (B2C & B2B).
How to avoid store staff burnout
Store staff are calling on retailers to invest in pay and conditions as well as a number of other incentives and practices to help them avoid Christmas burnout
Over a quarter of shoppers plan to wear pre-loved outfits this festive season
Just over a quarter (27%) of adults plan to buy second-hand outfits for Christmas and New Year, according to a new Oxfam survey.
A third of marketers expect retail media ad spend to rise in 2025
Global advertising is set to pass the $1trn mark in 2025, and marketers expect part of this to be driven by retail media spend, with 32% of them saying they will invest more in retail media in 2025.
PEOPLE, MOVERS AND SHAKERS
Harvey Nichols Hires Net-a-Porter Veteran Katie Benson
Katie Benson is to join Harvey Nicols as chief merchant as part of a wider push to revitalise the business under new CEO Julia Goddard. She joins from Net-a-Porter.
Castore makes key exec appointment
Castore has appointed Danny Downs to lead the company’s commercial operations. Downs joins from Fanatics International where he was head of commercial development and general manager.
J. Crew appoints chief marketing officer
J. Crew Group has appointed Julia Collier as chief marketing officer, Collier will take up her position on 6 Jan.
BRAND NEWS
John Lewis and Waitrose open Caffè Nero in-store cafes
John Lewis is expanding its collaboration with Caffè Nero with the launch of five cafés in Waitrose locations in Billericay, Godalming, Keynsham, Locks Heath, and Stroud with more on the way.
Charles Tyrwhitt expands to 50 stores
Charles Tyrwhitt has opened its 50th store at Southampton’s Westquay shopping centre, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s expansion.
Urban Revivo to open debut UK store
Fashion brand Urban Revivo is set to open its first flagship store in London after signing a five-year lease with landlord HIH Invest Neal Street Limited.
Allbirds launches collaboration with Shrimps
B Corp footwear brand Allbirds has launched a winter capsule collection with British fashion brand Shrimps.
Løci opens debut physical retail store in London
British vegan footwear and apparel brand Løci, which counts actor Leonardo DiCaprio and rapper Nicki Minaj as investors, has opened its first physical store on Oxford Street.
AND FINALLY
Kate Spade takes over London pub for experiential festive pop-up
Kate Spade known for its leather goods and trinkets, is taking up a pop-up residency at the Exmouth Arms renaming it the “Kate Spade Arms”, located in London’s Exmouth market.
PRSHOTS TOP 10 SEARCHES
What were our users searching for on PRShots Week ending December 6th 2024?
1/ Christmas
2/ SS25
3/ AW24
4/ Leopard
5/ Bedroom
6/ Living Room
7/ Bag
8/ Jumper
9/ Earrings
10/ Heels
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.
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.
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.
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 – 16
Days until Valentine’s Day – 67
Days until Mother’s Day - 111
Days until Easter - 132
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
10th – Human Rights Day
12th – Christmas Jumper Day (See https://www.savethechildren.org.uk/christmas-jumper-day)
18th – Stilton Day
19th – National Regifting Day
21st – Winter Solstice
21st – Super Saturday/Panic Saturday
25th – Christmas Day
25th – Hanukkah begins
26th – Boxing Day
31st – 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).
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