week of october 25, 2015 weekly global retail promo … · in-store and online 20% off selected...
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DEBORAH WEINSWIGEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - HEAD OF GLOBAL RETAIL & TECHNOLOGYFUNG BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE [email protected] NEW YORK: 646.839.7017 | CHINA: 86. 186. 1420.3016
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WEEKLY GLOBAL RETAIL PROMO UPDATE
WEEK OF
OCTOBER 25 , 2 0 1 5
• Walmart’s weekly promo will definitely get shoppers into the Halloween spirit. The ad has a spooky theme and features costumes for kids, adults and pets
• Target is offering everything Halloween—from special edition candies to costumes, makeup, accessories and even character pajamas for kids, toddlers and adults
• Kmart’s promo is also focusing on the upcoming holiday. All costumes are now $25 or less, marked down 50% from their original prices. Halloween masks and wigs are 25% off
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WEEK OF OCTOBER 25, 2015FUNG BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE CENTREGLOBAL RETAIL & TECHNOLOGY
Walmart’s weekly promo will definitely get shoppers into the Halloween spirit. The ad has a spooky theme and features costumes for kids, adults and pets, along with accessories, candy, makeup, flashlights, glow-in-the-dark spray and pumpkin-carving kits. The retailer is also featuring holiday and fall recipes for chili, punch and “eyeball meatballs,” along with other ideas for the perfect scary Halloween meal.
FRIGHTFULLY FUN SAVINGS
Halloween is only a few days away and most retailers are focusing on holiday merchandise. Target is offering everything Halloween—from special edition candies to costumes, makeup, accessories and even character pajamas for kids, toddlers and adults. Customers who spend $30 in the Halloween Shop will receive a $5 gift card. The retailer is also promoting holiday treats, disposable dinnerware in special colors and designs, and fresh pumpkins.
SPOOKY GOOD DEALS
US PROMO HIGHLIGHTS
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Kmart’s promo is also focusing on the upcoming holiday. All costumes are now $25 or less, marked down 50% from their original prices. Halloween masks and wigs are 25% off and accessories are priced at $1.29–$19.99. The retailer is also offering a wide variety of trick-or-treat, fun-size candy bags from brands such as Mars, Hershey and Nestlé. All Halloween apparel and accessories are now 50% off as well. In addition, fall apparel, slippers and boots are discounted.
HALLOWEEN FUN
WEEK OF OCTOBER 25, 2015FUNG BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE CENTREGLOBAL RETAIL & TECHNOLOGY
The Macy’s Red Star event features savings of 30%–75% off storewide from October 27 through November 2, as well as an extra 20% off with a Macy’s Wow! Pass. Savings include 40% off juniors’ dresses; 50% off women’s sleepwear; 60% off men’s dress shirts, ties and designer pants; and 50%–65% off women’s and men’s shoes. The retailer is not promoting costumes, but infants’ First Impression sets and dresses and kids’ character hoodies from movies such as Frozen and Star Wars are now 40% off.
SPECTACULAR SALE
JCPenney began its Halloween promo on October 1 and will run it until November 1. The retailer is featuring Disney dolls and matching costume options for boys and girls from movies such as Aladdin, Frozen, The Little Mermaid, Cars and Toy Story. Customers can enjoy 20%–25% off all Disney collection role-play costumes and accessories as well as other savings on apparel, toys and accessories.
FAIREST EVENT OF THEM ALL
It’s not easy to stay warm and still be stylish, but Bloomingdale’s makes it possible and even fun. The retailer is featuring a variety of items for infants and kids, from puffer vests to down and wool jackets, faux fur vests with different patterns, and fleece coveralls. The accessories selection includes ear warmers, Kate Spade matching hat and mittens, faux fur earflap hats, headbands and neck warmers. Bloomingdale’s is also offering discounts on a wide variety of kids shoes from brands such as UGG Australia, Hunter, Sorel, Toms and Ralph Lauren.
COLD-WEATHER SHOP
US PROMO HIGHLIGHTS
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UK PROMO HIGHLIGHTS
Asda is running a promotion on selected children’s clothing. Its 20% off deals include a Nickelodeon Paw Patrol onesie at £8 (US$12), a Jurassic World jumper at £5.60 (US$8.60), a Betty Boop pajama set at £9 (US$14) and a Disney Tangled T-shirt at £5 (US$8). The retailer’s current home furniture sale features offers such as beanbags and twin sleeper bunk beds at up to 25% off.
20% OFF KIDS’ CLOTHING
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Argos is running a five-day “Red Friday” promotion ending Tuesday, October 27. Deals include 40% off a Sharp 50” TV (£299, US$458), 36% off a Dyson vacuum cleaner (£189.99, US$290.85) and 40% off a Nutri Ninja blender (£59.99, US$91.84). Separate from Red Friday, Argos is offering up to 50% savings on selected items as part of its Winter Home Event. Additionally, customers can save a further 20% when they spend £150 (US$230) or more on indoor furniture.
RED FRIDAY EVENT
Marks & Spencer recently launched a new loyalty card, Sparks. Customers who register for the membership club by November 4 will be automatically entered in a daily prize drawing for “an extra special Sparks experience.” The benefits of the new loyalty card are tailor-made offers, priority access to preview new-season ranges and entrance to exclusive events.
NEW SPARKS LOYALTY PROGRAM
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At Debenhams, customers can enjoy savings on selected current-season winter apparel. Miss Selfridge, Burton, Ted Baker and Peppa Pig are among the brands included in the promotion, which features savings of up to 20%. Debenhams is also running a home event for decorations, towels and bathroom accessories, and glassware, with discounts up to 20% off. The retailer’s current furniture sale features discounts of up to 60% off.
WINTER STYLE EVENT
This week, customers can save up to 20% off on all coats, boots and nightwear at BHS’s Winter Warmers Sale. The retailer opened its Christmas Shop to kick off the festive season, and is offering half off a luxury festive hamper (£40, US$61), among other deals. Also, at the BHS Lighting Event, customers can save up to 50% on lights, shades and bases, and lamps.
WINTER WARMERS 20% OFF
UK PROMO HIGHLIGHTS
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This week, John Lewis is offering savings on home essentials. Highlights of the sale include John Lewis mattresses at 15% off, Vitra chairs on a four-for-three multibuy offer, up to 35% off on lighting, and sofas and armchairs at up to 50% off. The retailer is also running a mid-season clothing sale featuring up to 50% off womenswear, menswear and childrenswear.
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WEEKLY PROMO AT A GLANCE
WEEK OF OCTOBER 25, 2015FUNG BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE CENTREGLOBAL RETAIL & TECHNOLOGY
FBIC GLOBAL PUBLICATION: US RETAIL PROMOS UPDATE, WEEK OF OCTOBER 25, 2015Copyright © 2015 The Fung Group, All rights reserved
Retailer Event Dates Name of Promotion Pages Promotion Details
10/23-10/24 One Day Home Sale Online Save 40-75% on a large selection of items
10/23-11/1 Clearance Online Save 30-70% when you take an extra 20-50% off almost all permanently-reduced items
N/A Sleep In! Online 40-50% off cold-weather bedding
Ends 10/27 Friends & Family OnlineExtra 25% off select original, regular, sale and clearance-priced apparel, shoes, accessories, fine jewelry, home, furniture, mattresses, costume blindes and shades
10/26-10/31 Not a loyalty member yet? Online Sign up and save 20% + earn triple points
10/25 Spooky Mystery Offer Online 40%, 30% or 20% off
10/25 Super Sunday Online Extra 20% off sale & clearance-priced clothing for him, her & kids
N/A Coat Sale Online 25%-50% off
N/A Treat Yourself Online Up to 50% off Nike
Ends 10/31 Sears Days Online Up to 50% off Kenmore wall ovens
10/25-10/31 Weekly Ad 1 Candy or Chocolate - buy 1 get 1 50% off with card
10/25-10/31 Weekly Ad 8 $14.99 Children’s Toys
10/25-10/31 Weekly Ad 11 Halloween Costumes and Accessories - buy 1 get 1 50% off with card
10/6-10/28 More Thrills For Less 4 Tootsie Roll Pops or Charms Blow Pops - $0.25 off with Coupon
10/6-10/28 More Thrills For Less 5 $10 licensed children’s Halloween costumes
10/6-10/28 More Thrills For Less 5 $1 select Halloween items
10/25-10/31 Weekly Ad 1 $2 off with purchase of any two 14-oz. or larger bagged candy with coupon
10/25-10/31 Weekly Ad 2 Free $5 gift card when you spend $30 in our Halloween Shop with coupon
10/25-10/31 Weekly Ad 4 15% off Disney Frozen, Disney Jr. and Disney Princess dress-up toys
10/25-10/31 Weekly Ad 1 2 per $5 on Mars, Hershey or Nestle fun size
10/25-10/31 Weekly Ad 2 25% off all Halloween wigs
10/25-10/31 Weekly Ad 4 50% off Halloween apparel and accessories
10/16-10/31 Happy Halloween 1 $15 select Disney princess or character costume
10/16-10/31 Happy Halloween 8 $1 pumpkin pail
WEEK OF OCTOBER 25, 2015FUNG BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE CENTREGLOBAL RETAIL & TECHNOLOGY
UK WEEKLY PROMO AT A GLANCE
FBIC GLOBAL PUBLICATION: US RETAIL PROMOS UPDATE, WEEK OF OCTOBER 25, 2015Copyright © 2015 The Fung Group, All rights reserved
Retailer Channel Promotion Details
In-store and Online Panasonic microwave: 27% off (£55, US$84)
In-store and Online Up to half off selected clothing
In-store and Online Disney Frozen doll set: 50% off at £30 (US$46)
In-store and Online 34% off Kidsaw Junior bed (£85, US$130)
In-store and Online 20% off selected children’s books
In-store and Online Buy two, save 20% on selected furniture
In-store and Online Three for two: Christmas fragrances
In-store and Online Two for £8 (US$12) on selected women’s vests
In-store Silvercrest dual hotplate: £19.99 (US$30.60)
In-store Esmara fleece jacket: £6.99 (US$10.70)
In-store Parkside ash vacuum cleaner: £29.99 (US$45.91)
In-store and Online Up to half off selected home furniture
In-store and Online Save £10 (US$15) on £40 (US$61) purchase in home, cook and dine
In-store and Online Save 25% on selected baby safety gates
In-store and Online Up to 50% off selected F&F clothing
In-store and Online Save 25% on Elie Saab Resort fragrance (£35.25, US$53.96)
In-store and Online John Lewis giant piano mat: 25% off (£22.50, US$34.44)
In-store and Online Selected men’s ties: half price
In-store and Online 50% off women’s Dune bag (£29, US$44)
In-store Plush pet beds: £9.99 (US$15.29)
In-store Wooden doll’s house: £29.99 (US$45.91)
In-store Portable basketball set: £34.99 (US$53.57)
In-store and Online 50% off selected clothing for babies
In-store and Online Men’s Helly Hansen knitted hat: 50% off at £9 (US$14)
In-store and Online Save up to 31% on Fitbit wristbands
In-store and Online Betty Jackson jewelry: up to 64% off
FBIC GLOBAL PUBLICATION: US RETAIL PROMOS UPDATE, WEEK OF OCTOBER 25, 2015Copyright © 2015 The Fung Group, All rights reserved
WEEK OF OCTOBER 25, 2015FUNG BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE CENTREGLOBAL RETAIL & TECHNOLOGY
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