WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 20, 2015 WEEKLY GLOBAL RETAIL PROMO UPDATE DEBORAH WEINSWIG EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - HEAD OF DEBORAHWEINSWIG@FUNG1937.COM NEW YORK: 646.839.7017 CHINA: 86.186.1420.3016
BETTER CHOICES FOR ALL Target created a health-focused promo that features a collection of organic and nontoxic products, including a range of cleaning supplies, snacks, baby products and vitamins. Continuing with the health trend, the retailer is discounting activewear: discount highlights include $10 off Champion apparel and shoes with a purchase of $50 or more and $5 off with a purchase of $30 or more. THE MORE YOU BUY, THE MORE YOU GET This week, Macy s is running its Macy s Money event, offering extra savings on top of coupons and sale prices, with discounts valid in-store from September 23 29. The retailer is giving shoppers a $10 reward card with a purchase of $50 $74.99 and a $40 reward card with a purchase of $200 or more. An extra 20% off applies to select sale and clearance apparel for women, men and kids when customers use their Macy s Card. In addition, Macy s is offering 30% 75% off fall apparel from September 23 27. US PROMO HIGHLIGHTS 30% OFF The Saks Fifth Avenue Wardrobe Event features 30% off the retailer s private brand for men and an extra 10% off for SaksFirst members when they use their Saks Card. Discounts apply in-store and online through October 4. Fall apparel, shoes and accessories are discounted, and deals include denim jeans for $171.50, a wool Fedora hat for $87.50, sweatpants for $89.60 and a leather jacket for $488. FBIC GLOBAL PUBLICATION: US RETAIL PROMOS UPDATE,
DISCOVER MORE Sears is celebrating its Kenmore Anniversary Event by offering 30% off Kenmore and Kenmore Elite appliances. Customers can save an extra 5% with the purchase of three items and an extra 10% with the purchase of four items. Discounts apply to dishwashers, refrigerators, washers, dryers and microwaves. Televisions, Bluetooth sound bars and vacuums from other top brands are 10% off. HOME SALE Kmart s Home Sale features savings on bedding, lamps, dorm decor, furniture and electronic appliances. Discounts include up to 30% off frames and candles; buy one, get one 50% off on decorative pillows; 10% off all Ninja kitchen appliances; and up to 25% off Halloween home decor and dining. Fall shoes and apparel for the family are also on sale. US PROMO HIGHLIGHTS ALL YOU NEED JCPenney s Shoe, Handbag & Accessories Event is running from September 16 27. The retailer is offering 25% 40% off shoes and handbags and 30% 40% off fashion jewelry. Customers can enjoy deals such as $39.99 New Balance active shoes for women and men, $64.99 Converse shoes for him, $36 Arizona tote bags and $21 belts for her. FBIC GLOBAL PUBLICATION: US RETAIL PROMOS UPDATE,
A/W SNEAK PEEK Fashion editorials seem to be all about new trends for the season, and George by Asda has published a blog post revealing key clothing pieces it will stock for the coming autumn. The theme is again about layering, with coats, jackets, capes, ponchos and faux fur gilets in warm, earthy colors. Other trending items are suede skirts and Aztec-inspired prints, which seem to be a prominent part of George s fall clothing collection. NEW SEASON LOOKS In a blog post, House of Fraser has put together key pieces to create 10 looks for the impending autumn season. The looks include color-blocked items with muted hues paired with single pieces in prints or motifs, all accesorized with bags or jewelry in earthy tones. With the season demanding layering, the blog stresses classic denim and leather jackets and lightweight floor-duster coats in khaki and brown. UK PROMO HIGHLIGHTS 50% OFF AT F&F The clothing brand at Tesco, F&F, is running a 50% off sale on selected lines in the women s, men s and children s departments. The retailer is offering big discounts on bikini shorts, briefs and tops, with each item now costing just 1 (US$1.56). Shift dresses are 10 (US$16), men s full-sleeved shirts are 8 (US$13) and men s cargo shorts are 6 (US$9). There are attractive discounts in the children s department, too, such as christening dresses for 8 (US$13) and leather school brogues for 13 (US$20). FBIC GLOBAL PUBLICATION: US RETAIL PROMOS UPDATE,
SPECTACULAR SALE Debenhams is running a sale that includes 25% off in its women s, men s, kids and home departments, and 10% off on beauty and fragrance. The sale offers are available online from 6AM BST on Tuesday, September 22, and in-store on Wednesday, September 23. This promotion applies to full-priced products in selected lines only. 20% OFF CLOTHING, BEAUTY AND HOMEWARES Marks & Spencer ran a 20% off sale on products in its clothing, beauty and homewares departments from September 17 21. Shoppers entering the promo code SEP15EM at checkout could redeem the discount online, or print a voucher and present it at the counter while shopping in-store. UK PROMO HIGHLIGHTS HARVEY NICHOLS FOODMARKET SALE Harvey Nichols is running a sale featuring seasonal treats and store cupboard essentials at up to 40% off. Discounted products range from Edible s Thai Green Curry Crickets at 1.77 (US$2.76) and Fossier s Pear and Chocolate Macarons at 5.10 (US$7.96) in the biscuits and snacks department, to Harvey Nichols English Ale Mustard at 2.25 (US$3.51) and Manfood s Bramble Cocktail Jam at 2.97 (US$4.63) in the condiments and sauces section, to Edible s Tequilalix Worm Lollipop at 2.70 (US$4.21) and Pariya s Rose Petal Nougat at 6.57 (US$10.25) in the confectionery section. Harvey Nichols oven gloves with retro photos imprinted on them are 4.95 (US$7.72), while Gourmet Trotter s The Hampton Picnic Hamper is 168 (US$262). Harvey Nichols herbal teas are also on sale, at 3.95 (US$6.16), as are Edible s Civet Coffee Beans at 15 (US$23). FBIC GLOBAL PUBLICATION: US RETAIL PROMOS UPDATE,
WEEKLY PROMO AT A GLANCE Retailer Event Dates Name of Promotion Pages Promotion Details 9/21-9/22 2 Days Only! Online 9/12-9/20 Hot Savings Online Take 15% off when you spend $150.00-299.99 on a selection of regular- and sale-price merchandise with code Loyallists take $20 off with purchase of $100- $249.99 Ends 9/22 VIP Event Online Extra 25% off with your JCPenney Credit Card Ends 9/17 12 hours only! Online 12 deals with extra 30% off 9/17-9/20 Friend & Family Sale Online 20% off with code 9/21-9/23 Online Exclusive Online Extra 20% off with code Ends 9/20 Macy s VIP Sale Online Save an extra 20% off on designers that rarely go on sale N\A Bed & Bath Sale Online 30%-50% off select styles N\A Handbag Sale Online 30%-50% off select styles 9/20-9/26 Kenmore Anniversary Event 1 30% off Kenmore and Kenmore Elite appliances 9/20-9/26 Kenmore Anniversary Event 4 9/20-9/26 Weekly Ad 1 9/20-9/26 Weekly Ad 3 Save an extre 15% off when you purchase a Kenmore wall oven and cooktop together General Mills or Kellogg s Cereal - 2/$5 or $2.99 each with card Ben & Jerry s or Talenti Gelato or Ice Cream - 2/$8 or $4.49 each with card 9/20-9/26 Weekly Ad 6 Household Cleaners - 2/$5 or $2.99 each with card 9/8-9/28 Weekly Ad 1 $1.50 off with coupon - Charmin basic bath tissue 24 double rolls or ultra strong 18 double rolls 9/8-9/28 Weekly Ad 2 50 off with coupon - Heinz ketchup 9/8-9/28 Weekly Ad 3 $1 Family Dollar Plastic Cups 16 ct. Or Cutlery 48 ct. 9/20-9/26 Better Choises For All 1 $3.59 KIND 4-ct. Healthy Grains breakfast bars 9/20-9/26 Better Choises For All 3 10% all Method cleaning, dish, laundry care and air care items 9/20-9/26 Home Sale 1 Up to 30% off candles and frames 9/20-9/26 Home Sale 4 10% off all Ninja kitchen appliances 9/11-9/26 Registry Guide 1 $24.94 Pampers Premium Care diapers 9/11-9/26 Registry Guide 3 $17.93 Aveeno baby bathtime gift set 9/11-9/26 Registry Guide 6 $49.98 Pinewheel Sweet Tweet 3-pc. crib bedding set FBIC GLOBAL PUBLICATION: US RETAIL PROMOS UPDATE,
UK WEEKLY PROMO AT A GLANCE Retailer Channel Promotion Details Online Up to 70% off selected lines in home department 10 (US$16) off selected beauty products Free gift when shopper spends 30 (US$47) on Skyn Iceland products Buy two, save 25% on selected wine 20% off Boho nightwear 3 for 2 on knickers Up to 70% off Tripp luggage Up to 20% off men s formal shirts Half price on selected towels Buy one, get one half price on selected Maine clothing Fresh salad: 49p (US$.76) Plums and pears: 69p (US$1.07) Tesco British Chicken Breast Mini Fillets: 3 for 10 (US$16) Pizza Express Pizzas at half price Save 40% on Adobe Photoshop Elements with any printer Save 20% on selected duvet covers and pillowcases 20% off all Phase Eight and Studio 8 In-store In-store In-store Grab up to 250 (US$390) with Bosch Trade-In offer Cocktail Vine Tomatoes: 59p (US$.92) British Chicken Breast Fillets: 1.99 (US$3.10) Butcher s Select Sausages: 99p (US$1.54) 3 for 10 (US$16) on selected chicken, meat and fish 3 for 2 on selected fruit and vegetables Andrex Classic 9 Roll: 4 (US$6) Save 1.20 (US$1.87) on selected Indian Ready Meals Save 3 (US$5) on Ariel 3-in-1 Capsules Nutri Ninja Auto IQ: now only 90 (US$140) FBIC GLOBAL PUBLICATION: US RETAIL PROMOS UPDATE,
Deborah Weinswig, CPA Executive Director - Head of Global Retail & Technology Fung Business Intelligence Centre New York: 917.655.6790 Hong Kong: +852.6119.1779 deborahweinswig@fung1937.com Filippo Battaini filippobattaini@fung1937.com Janne Eho JanneEho@fung1937.com Swarooprani Muralidhar swaroopmuralidhar@fung1937.com Lan Rosengard lanrosengard@fung1937.com Cam Bolden cambolden@fung1937.com John Harmon, CFA johnharmon@fung1937.com Shoshana Pollack ShoshanaPollack@fung1937.com Jing Wang jingwang@fung1937.com Tal Dor taldor@fung1937.com Aragorn Ho aragornho@fung1937.com Charlie Poon charliepoon@fung1937.com Steven Winnick stevenwinnick@fung1937.com Marie Driscoll, CFA mariedriscoll@fung1937.com John Mercer johnmercer@fung1937.com Kiril Popov kirilpopov@fung1937.com FBIC GLOBAL PUBLICATION: US RETAIL PROMOS UPDATE,