WEEKLY RETAIL PROMO UPDATE

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WEEKLY RETAIL PROMO UPDATE
WEEK OF AUGUST 9, 2015
DEBORAH WEINSWIG
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - HEAD OF GLOBAL RETAIL & TECHNOLOGY
FUNG BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE CENTRE
DEBORAHWEINSWIG@FUNG1937.COM
NEW YORK: 646.839.7017
WEEK OF AUGUST 9, 2015
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ROOM MATES
Target is running its back-to-school and backto-college sale, offering discounts on a wide
variety of merchandise, from apparel to furniture.
Customers can enjoy 20% off room essentials,
furniture and decor; buy one, get one 50% off on
school supplies; and 40% off jeans for the family.
EXTRA SAVINGS
The Macy’s “Get Back” weekly promo features savings on apparel for kids
and juniors that will help them get ready for school. The retailer is discounting
clothing for boys and girls by brands such as Nike, Levis, Adidas and more.
Other offers include 30% off sleepwear, 25% off Kipling backpacks and an extra
20% off select items with a Macy’s WOW! Pass.
US PROMO HIGHLIGHTS
YOU GOT THIS
This week, Kmart is covering everything
families need for back-to-school season. In
the apparel section, the retailer is offering
discounts on graphic tops, boys’ polo shirts,
activewear and jeans. Backpacks, school
supplies and shoes are also discounted.
In the college section, savings apply to
bedding, rugs, pillows and furniture.
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BEND THE TREND
JCPenney created a back-to-school apparel
promo that features suggestions for styling
options. This week, the retailer is offering
discounts on bright and colorful looks, with sales
on items such as long-sleeve dresses, tees, tanks
and leggings in the girls’ section and activewear,
tees and sneakers in the boys’ section.
BACK TO SCHOOL
The Sears back-to-school promo features discounted items for kids and juniors.
Savings include 40% off handbags and wallets, 50% off Dockers uniforms for
boys and girls, and 50% off back-to-school fashion for kids. Customers can
enjoy an extra 20% off with coupon with a purchase of $50 or more.
US PROMO HIGHLIGHTS
BE YOURSELF
The Kohl’s weekly promo is also all about
back-to-school savings. This week’s 48page promo features discounts on apparel,
shoes, school supplies, furniture, bedding
and more. Many of the items come in bright
colors and graphic prints that kids and
juniors will enjoy. The retailer is also offering
up to 70% off on clearance items.
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BACK TO SCHOOL
House of Fraser is offering back-to-school
promotions with popular cartoon-themed school
accessories as well as designer school wear.
Disney Cars backpacks and Minnie Mouse lunch
bags are 50% off. Polarn O. Pyret kids’ waterproof
rain trousers are 20% off, at £17.60 (US$27.30),
and Barbour girls’ jackets are 50%, off at £29.97
(US$46.50). Stationery, such as Hamleys colored
pencils and Crayola Crayons, is priced normally.
BABY AND TODDLER EVENT
Tesco’s promotion that runs for over two weeks in August offers “everything you
need at the price you’ll love” for babies and toddlers. Customers can save over
25% on the retailer’s private label nappies in a multi-buy offer. Heinz fruit pouch
strawberry and banana puree, normally priced at one for £0.90 (US$1.40) is now
offered at two for £1 (US$1.60). The event also promotes the Tesco Baby Club
loyalty program.
UK PROMO HIGHLIGHTS
THE M&S SALE
Marks & Spencer is running an extended
sale on a variety of product ranges, including
summer wear and outdoor furniture. Top
clothing and beauty offers include a women’s
asymmetric-seam skater dress at 50%
off and balancing day care cream at more
than 40% off. End-of-summer discounts on
garden furniture go as high as 60% off. M&S
is discounting some indoor furniture, too,
including armchairs, which are selling for 60%
off (£59.60; US$92.40).
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NEW SUMMER MARKDOWNS
John Lewis started its womenswear summer
markdowns with reductions of up to 70%. The
promotion dropped some already discounted
prices even lower: ivory silk skirts that were
originally 50% off are now 70% off. Similar
discounts were seen on Ralph Lauren long-sleeve
shirts, which are now £48 (US$74.50), marked
down from £160 (US$248.20) originally.
UK PROMO HIGHLIGHTS
SAVE UP TO 60% OFF
Argos is offering discounts on
selected indoor furniture for the
bedroom, living room and dining
room. On top of all other offers,
customers get an additional 20% off
when they spend £150 (US$232.70)
or more. Also, Argos is offering a £5
(US$7.80) voucher for purchases
over £50 (US$77.60) and a £10
(US$15.50) voucher for purchases
over £100 (US$150.10).
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WEEKLY PROMO AT A GLANCE
Retailer
Event Dates
Name of Promotion
Pages
Promotion Details
8/11-8/12
bQuick!
Online
Secret Sale: Extra 20% Off Women’s Sale &
Clearance
8/10-8/11
bQuick!
Online
Online Secret Sale: Save 50-75% in Home
Ends 8/15
$10 Off
Online
$10 Off $25 or more
N/A
Home Sale
Online
30%-50% off home collection
Ends 8/15
Nike Sale
Online
25% off one week only
Ends 8/19
$10 Off
Online
Your kids’ apparel and shoe purchase of $30 or more
Ends 8/15
Back To School 2015
Online
40%-50% off tops, bottoms, graphic tees, jeans
and backpacks for kids. Select styles
8/9-8/13
Get Back
2
25% off Nike
8/9-8/13
Get Back
2
30% off juniors’ collections
8/9-8/15
Be You. Back to School
2
Extra 20% off clothing purchases $50 or more
with coupon
8/9-8/15
Be You. Back to School
5
50% off back to school essentials for kids
8/9-8/15
Weekly Ad
1
1-Gallon Milk - $2.99 with card
8/9-8/15
Weekly Ad
2
Chobani Greek Yogurt - 5/$5 or $1.19 ea. with card
8/9-8/15
Weekly Ad
4
Simply Orange Juice - 2/$6 or $3.99 ea. with card
8/9-8/27
Get Back To School For Less
1
Gain liquid fabric softener - $1 off with coupon
8/9-8/27
Get Back To School For Less
11
$1.00 WOW! Select School Supplies, Cell Phone
Cases or Ear Buds
8/9-8/27
Get Back To School For Less
11
$10.00 Select Backpacks
8/9-8/15
Room Mates
3
$10 off select home purchase of $50 or more
8/9-8/15
Room Mates
10
Buy one, get one 50% off select school supply
8/9-8/15
You Got This
3
30% off Everlast Sport kids’ activewear
8/9-8/15
You Got This
5
25% off juniors’ apparel
7/31-8/15
Back To School
1
$0.97 Crayola markers
7/31-8/15
Back To School
2
$6.88 Bungee backpacks
7/31-8/15
Back To School
5
$4.47 Sharpie 8 pack
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UK WEEKLY PROMO AT A GLANCE
Retailer
Channel
Promotion Details
Online
20% off all school uniforms
In-store and Online
Up to 60% off duvets and pillows
In-store and Online
Mix and match women’s work wear from £15 (US$23)
In-store and Online
Up to 70% off selected women’s beachwear and swimwear
In-store and Online
Up to half off selected men’s shoes and boots
In-store and Online
Big Bonus Points event on 11 beauty brands
In-store and Online
Sign up for the newsletter and get 25% off one item
In-store and Online
10% off on entire range till August 23
In-store and Online
Final sale ladies’ tops from £2 (US$3)
In-store and Online
Women’s outerwear from £19.99 (US$30)
In-store and Online
Selected TRF items from £3.99 (US$6)
In-store and Online
Men’s trousers from £9.99 (US$16)
In-store and Online
Melons, peaches and nectarines from 69p (US$1.10)
In-store and Online
Half price on laundry detergents and conditioners
In-store and Online
Half price on selected wines
In-store and Online
Pork loin joint £5.50 (US$8.50) per kg
In-store and Online
Whiskas and Felix cat food for £1 (US$1.60)
In-store and Online
Expert skincare products from £3.99 (US$6.20)
In-store and Online
Peaches and apricots pk. 49p (US$.076)
In-store and Online
Minted lamb/BBQ beef kebabs for £1.49 (US$2.30)
Online
Get £15 (US$23) off this month when you spend £120 (US$186)
In-store and Online
Meat for grilling: 3 for £10 (US$15.60)
In-store and Online
Waitrose roast chicken peri peri wings: 3 for £6 (US$9)
In-store and Online
25% off Waitrose’s Italian food range
In-store and Online
Save £10 (US$15.50) when you spend £30 (US$46.50) on
selected household products
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Deborah Weinswig, CPA
Executive Director - Head of Global Retail & Technology
Fung Business Intelligence Centre
New York: 917.655.6790 | Hong Kong: +852.6119.1779
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