DECEMBER
on more than 4,000 products from early 2012 and sees JLP working with more than 130 companies which make some of its own-brand products. Marking a significant shift in its buying philosophy, the business has invested in training its buying team to increase the number of products selected that fit within both the ‘Green’ and ‘Made in UK’ identifiers. It’s part of a redeveloped
CSR strategy that the John Lewis team wants to communicate its commitment to, explains Christine Kasoulis, head of brand development, “We know that our
customers...are interested in the provenance and sustainability of products. John Lewis is a British retailer, and our customers expect it to support other British firms wherever possible.” n
TOP TWEETS
PureLondonShow (Pure London) “#TOWIE Sam to have her fast fashion range GraciEve stocked in HoF. What do you all think of the Essex look? On trend or round the bend?” Monday October 17, 2011
johnlewisretail (John Lewis) “A big day today, as we unveil our #JLTopTenToysforchristmas and a brand new look for our children's floor at JL Oxford Street #JLFunOnFour” Monday October 24, 2011
IndieRetailUK (IndieRetailerMonthUK) “London Westfield ranked top UK shopping centre: London Westfield has been identified as the UK's leading standalone shopping centre.” Monday October 24, 2011
MichelleMone (Michelle Mone OBE) “In the National Press today
I'm delighted to say I've signed a deal with Tesco! My brand BRA QUEEN MICHELLE goes on sale tomorrow from £7 Mx” “I will no longer be doing "Michelle for George" at Asda, Tesco have snapped me up BRA QUEEN M with bigger deal not only 4 me but 4 customers x” Friday October 28, 2011
bira_says bira_says “Independents continue to have their overdrafts chopped by banks. Over 60% have now reported enforced belt tightening to #bira sales monitor” Tuesday November 1, 2011
FashionUnitedUK (FashionUnited_UK) “New home for Stitch: Stitch, the dedicated menswear trade show, is to relocate to the Business Design Centre” Tuesday November 8, 2011
Sales soar for technology and truffles at Selfridges
Department store group Selfridges has revealed figures which suggest that customers are still flocking to the upmar- ket department stores and buying into luxury gifts, in spite of the recession; it announced that a number of its products seem to be hitting the right note with its customers this Christmas. Technology is one of the cate-
Charney, attributes to Staff. Upmarket grocer
Waitrose has announced that its retail director, Tony Solomons, will be retiring after serving 30 years in the business. Solomons will be succeeded by the company’s personnel director, Rob Collins.
gories that festive shoppers have been flocking to, with the Kindle, iPad 2, and Dr Dre’s branded Beats Studio head- phones topping shoppers’ wishlists, according to the retailer. The kids are also requesting gadgets for Christmas, with the InnoTab by VTech tablet popular in the chil- dren’s department. Shoppers are loving gifts with
a kitsch or retro feel: sales of popcorn makers, candy floss makers and slush puppy
machines are up a remarkable 60 per cent compared with last year. London-themed products are
proving popular with tourists and Brits alike, accounting for the department store’s top five best-sellers, with sales of deco- rations within this category up 30 per cent on 2010. Last but not least, Selfridges’
customers seem to still be keen to add a touch of luxury and indulgence to the holidays; Cashca’s cashmere robes at £350 each, are up 40 per cent on 2010 and sales of luxury white truffles have gone up a staggering 380 per cent. Anne Pitcher, MD of
Selfridges commented: “This year sales of traditional gifts with a Selfridges twist have proved most popular, proving that even the most age-old tra- ditions can improve with a little makeover.”
dates December 2011
15-18 JANUARY Christmas & Gift
www.harrogatefair.com HARROGATE Make the most of this buying event while the successes of Christmas 2011 are fresh in your mind!
15-17 JANUARY Top Drawer
www.topdrawer.co.uk LONDON, EARLS COURT Boutique brands and unusual products are what makes this show an industry favourite. Note that the new Home show will also be launching alongside the January edition.
22-24 JANUARY Scotland’s Trade Fair
www.scotlandstradefair
s.co.uk GLASGOW, SECC 500 companies exhibiting thousands of products in Clothing, Textiles, Jewellery, Fashion Accessories, Clan Products, Beauty and Bath Products, Stationery, Giftware, Gift Food and Speciality Fine Food.
24-26 JANUARY Toy Fair
www.btha.co.uk LONDON, OLYMPIA Toys, toys and more toys. Oh and quite a few games too!
5-9 FEBRUARY Spring Fair
www.springfair.com BIRMINGHAM NEC Five days still never seem quite enough to cover this huge show! Get your orders for gift, housewares, stationery, body & bath, home fragrance, jewellery, accessories, toys and games in all in one week!
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