WEEK OF NOVEMBER 1, 2015 WEEKLY GLOBAL RETAIL PROMO … · watches, Jurassic World toys, and Frozen...
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DEBORAH WEINSWIG EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - HEAD OF GLOBAL RETAIL & TECHNOLOGY FUNG BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE CENTRE [email protected] NEW YORK: 646.839.7017 | CHINA: 86.186.1420.3016 WEEKLY GLOBAL RETAIL PROMO UPDATE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 1, 2015 • In anticipation of the holidays, Walmart created a 40-page toy catalog with deals that are valid from November 1 through December 24. The retailer is offering endless gift possibilities for both girls and boys in a wide range of prices. • JCPenney is running its “Biggest Sale of Them All,” offering a variety of significant discounts throughout the store which is exactly the same promo as last year during the same week. • Target created a gift-focused promo to help customers prepare for the holiday season compered to last year’s Novermber promo which featured discounted video games. What’s inside:
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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
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• In anticipation of the holidays, Walmart created a 40-page toy catalog with deals that are valid from November 1 through December 24. The retailer is offering endless gift possibilities for both girls and boys in a wide range of prices.
• JCPenney is running its “Biggest Sale of Them All,” offering a variety of significant discounts throughout the store which is exactly the same promo as last year during the same week.
• Target created a gift-focused promo to help customers prepare for the holiday season compered to last year’s Novermber promo which featured discounted video games.
What’s inside:
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In anticipation of the holidays, Walmart created a 40-page toy catalog with deals that are valid from November 1 through December 24. The retailer is offering endless gift possibilities for both girls and boys in a wide range of prices, from $2.94 for a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles vehicle to $167 for a Barbie Dreamhouse. Other gift ideas include 2015 best sellers such as the Hot Wheels Ultimate Garage, Meccano Meccanoid G15 KS Robot, FurReal Friends StarLily My Magical Unicorn and Disney Frozen Sing-A-Long Elsa doll. Last year at the same week Walmart also published its toys catalog. Some of 2014 favorite toys such as Disney’s Frozen Elsa doll and VTech Kidizoom Smart Watch are still in 2015 best seller list.
WISH LIST
JCPenney is running its “Biggest Sale of Them All,” offering a variety of significant discounts throughout the store which is exactly the same promo as last year during the same week. The retailer is offering $10 off a purchase of $25 or more on apparel, shoes, accessories, fine jewelry and home, or an extra 10% off watches and salon products. Customers can also receive a $10 gift card with a purchase of $50. Discounts include 50% off men’s boots, 50%–60% off boys’ and girls’ Arizona apparel, 50% off Carter’s sleepwear, 50% off women’s dresses, and 40% off Star Wars juniors’ apparel.
ENTIRE STORE ON SALE
Target created a gift-focused promo to help customers prepare for the holiday season compered to last year’s Novermber promo which featured discounted video games. The retailer is offering a payment plan on the iPhone 6s, as well as a 10% discount on the Apple Watch when customers purchase an iPhone 6s and 10% off other Apple products when customers use Target’s Cartwheel app. Other discounted gift ideas include Beats wireless headphones, Fitbits, smart televisions, printers and special-edition Star Wars tablets. In the kids’ department, discounts apply to best-selling toys as well as to character apparel for the cold weather.
GIVE JOY
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The Macy’s Big November Sale features discounts of 30%–75% off starting November 3 and continuing for a full week. In the women’s section, savings include 50% off sweaters, 40% off sportswear, an extra 15% off all boots and 40% off down coats. In the men’s department, customers can enjoy 40% off dress shirts and ties, 25% off dress shoes, and 50% off sweaters and down outwear. Other savings apply to bedding, cosmetics, small kitchen appliances, and holiday ornaments and dinnerware.
BIG NOVEMBER SALE
Kmart is also running a holiday-focused promo. In the toys section, customers can find a wide variety of discounted merchandise, including buy two, get one free on 12” action figures; $12.99 for select board games; and buy one, get one at 50% off on all character watches, Jurassic World toys, and Frozen toys and accessories. Other discounts apply to women’s, men’s and kids’ apparel and shoes. The retailer is offering up to 40% off fall home decor and 25% off selected Christmas trees; all other trees are 15% off.
GIFTS FOR EVERYONE
The Kohl’s weekly promo is all about fall apparel, featuring cold weather apparel for the whole family. The retailer is offering 30%–50% off Fila Sport athletic apparel, and shoes and apparel for women, men and kids. Other discounts apply to activewear by brands such as Nike, New Balance and Gaiam. In the kids’ department, deals include 40% off all Star Wars collection apparel, $9.99 graphic tees for boys and $29.99 Sonoma boots for girls.
MAKE YOUR MOVE
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Through Tuesday, November 3, Argos ran a weeklong promotion on home products, toys, technology and gifts. The top deals included 45% off on an LG 43” smart LED TV (£299, US$470), a Mira Elate electric shower at 55% off (£152.99, US$240.46) and 64% off on Philips headphones (£17.99, US$28.28). Argos is also offering a Fast Track service that enables customers to get products they purchase online delivered the same day for £3.95 (US$6.20).
BLUE 7-DAY EVENT
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Starting November 2, Tesco is offering added value to its loyalty card holders with Clubcard Boost, which lets members double the Clubcard points they receive when shopping for particular items at Tesco. The collected points can be used at Tesco or exchanged for restaurant vouchers, tickets for attractions or airline miles. The retailer is also running a promotion featuring up to half off on selected health and beauty gift sets, and a two for £5 (US$8) offer on selected kids’ DVDs.
LET THE CLUBCARD BOOST YOUR CHRISTMAS
At House of Fraser, customers can save up to 30% on Christmas decorations, trees, lights, wrapping paper and crackers. Some of the discounted seasonal highlights are a Linea pre-lit indoor/outdoor tree at £175 (US$275), a Linea silver metal reindeer stocking holder at £21 (US$33) and a Linea set of 960 clustered LED Christmas lights at £63 (US$99).
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Sainsbury’s ran a clothing sale with savings of up to 25% off through November 2 in selected stores and online. The discount applied to all women’s, men’s and children’s clothing, including clothing designed by Gok Wan. The retailer is currently running a Brand Match price guarantee, where customers receive the difference back, up to £10, if they could have gotten an identical basket of branded products cheaper at Asda. The difference is returned through a coupon, which customers can use the next time they shop at Sainsbury’s.
ENJOY 25% OFF CLOTHING
Marks & Spencer ran a Home Event until November 2 that featured savings of up to 30% off on selected furniture and 20% off on homewares. The retailer is currently discounting all toys and books for children by 20%, and offering a three-for-two promotion on Christmas cards, wrapping paper, decorations and beauty gifts.
HOME EVENT
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Asda is offering discounts of up to 50% off on selected toys. Top half-price offers include a Star Wars Command Star playset and a Sparkle Girlz camper van at £25 (US$39), and a RC Pro-Reaper radio-controlled car at £50 (US$79). Selected clothing for women and men and home and outdoor products are also up to 50% off.
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WEEKLY PROMO AT A GLANCE
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Retailer Event Dates Name of Promotion Pages Promotion Details
11/3-11/4 2 Days Only! OnlineTake 20% off 1 item, 25% off 2 items, or 30% off 3+ items on select sale & clearance merchandise with code
10/27-11/1 Shoe Sale Online Save 25-30% off regular and original prices on a selection of women’s fall shoes
N/A New Clearance Markdowns Online 55%-80% off online
Ends 11/1 Layer on the warmth! Online 40% off select sweaters
Ends 11/4 2-Day Sale Online 50% off tops for women. Select styles
Ends 11/4 2-Day Sale Online 50% off shirts, sweaters and fleece for men. Select styles
11/3-11/4 2 days only Online 25%-50% off on women’s designer clothing
Ends 11/2 Red Star Spactacular Sale Online 20%-50% off select styles
Ends 10/31 Sears Days Online 60% off coats and jackets for the family
Ends 10/31 Sears Days Online Up to 35% off Kenmore appliances
11/1-11/7 Weekly Ad 1 Nescafe Taster’s Choice Instant Coffee - $5.99 with card
11/1-11/7 Weekly Ad 6 West Loop® Winter Hats, Headbands or Gloves - buy 1 get 1 50% off* with card
11/1-11/7 Weekly Ad 16 Paper Products - $3.99 with card
11/1-11/30 Weekly Ad 1 Suave professionals shampoo or conditioner - $1 off with coupon
11/1-11/30 Weekly Ad 2 Any ORS product - $1 off with coupon
11/1-11/30 Weekly Ad 3 Colgate optic white toothpaste - $1 off with Coupon
11/1-11/7 Give Joy, Give Apple 1Save 10% on a Apple Watch when you purchase and activate a select iPhone 6s or iPhone 6s Plus along with a qualifying new 2-year agreement
11/1-11/7 Give Joy, Give Apple 2 Buy 1, get 1 20% off All iTunes Gift Cards
11/1-11/7 Weekly Ad 1 Regular priced family footwear - buy one, get one at 50% off
11/1-11/7 Weekly Ad 2 $19.99 Disney The Amazing Spider-Man 2 Mega Blaster Web Shooter With Glove
11/1-11/7 Weekly Ad 3 $33.98 Vtech ® Go! Go! Smart Animals® Grow & Learn Farm™
11/1-12/24 Toy Catalog 1 $49 Paw Patrol Mission Chase
11/1-12/24 Toy Catalog 2 $9.96 Star Wars silk touch throw
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Retailer Channel Promotion Details
In-store and Online £15 (US$24) off women’s leather boots
In-store and Online 36% off Russell Hobbs food processor (£35, US$55)
In-store and Online 44% off Goblin vacuum cleaner (£25, US$39)
In-store and Online Two for £10 (US$16) on selected menswear
In-store and Online Get a free jar with a purchase of a KitchenAid blender
In-store and Online Three for two on selected beauty gift sets
In-store and Online Two for £20 (US$31) on selected pillows
In-store and Online Buy two for £60 (US$94) or three for £90 (US$141) on men’s luxury shirts
In-store Silvercrest rechargeable floor sweeper: £19.99 (US$31.41)
In-store Medisana infrared thermometer: £7.99 (US$12.56)
In-store Silvercrest ionic hairdryer: £11.99 (US$18.85)
In-store and Online 60% off Nescafé coffee maker (£39.50, US$62)
In-store and Online Keter holiday playhouse at 33% off (£50, US$79)
In-store and Online Save £40 (US$63) on PlayStation 4 at £289 (US$454)
In-store and Online Half price on Colgate battery toothbrush at £4.50 (US$7)
In-store and Online Up to 50% off selected clothing
In-store and Online Davidoff Cool Water fragrance at half price (£18, US$28)
In-store and Online Cath Kidston dog bed at half price (£24, US$38)
In-store and Online Save 15% on selected mattresses
In-store 55” full HD TV: £399.99 (US$628.68)
In-store Men’s/Ladies’ outdoor trousers: £11.99 (US$18.85)
In-store Memory foam insoles: £1.79 (US$2.81)
In-store and Online 30% off selected cushions
In-store and Online 40% off Minnie Mouse Bow-tique pad (£15, US$24)
In-store and Online 60% off Ben Sherman men’s waistcoat (£22, US$35)
In-store and Online Regatta women’s sweater at half price (£20, US$31)
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Deborah Weinswig, CPAExecutive Director - Head of Global Retail & TechnologyFung Business Intelligence CentreNew York: 917.655.6790 | Hong Kong: [email protected]
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