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Global Briefing

Global Clothing & Footwear: Unlocking Opportunity in a Challenging Operating Climate

Nov 2010

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About this Report

About this Report

Although most countries are now experiencing economic recovery, consumer confidence is still fragile, which coupled with increased pricing pressures makes the clothing and footwear industry a challenging environment to operate in. While emerging regions offer the potential for double digit growth forecasts, maturity in developed countries calls for reassessment of consumer spending patterns following the recession and analysis of impending changes in country demographics


What this report includes

  • Up-to-the minute analysis of the latest trends in the industry
  • New product development, forecasts and other themes
  • Unique graphics and illustrated case studies
  • Most recent brand and company news
  • New insight into the size and shape of the market

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  • Leading industry opinion keeps you abreast of latest news and trends
  • Forward-looking outlook on a category, market or issue affecting the industry
  • Latest five year forecasts assess how the market is predicted to develop
  • Understand the competitive environment, the leading players and brands

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Introduction

Scope

Objectives

Key Findings

Western Europe

C&F Expenditure Facing Long Road to Recovery

Fast Fashion to Work Even Harder to Secure Growth

Private Label will Need to Flex Stronger Fashion Credentials

Private Label Case Study 1: George (Wal-Mart)

Private Label Case Study 2: F&F (Tesco)

Primark Presents an Attractive Model for Growth to 2015

45-59 Year-olds Yield Value-enhancing Opportunity

Money-rich Time-poor Women Emerge as Key Demand Base

Eastern Europe

Consumer Confidence Will Struggle After Deep Financial Crisis

Demographic Transition Opens New Window of Opportunity

Opportunities to Leverage Growing Sport and Activity Culture

Case Study: Nike’s Global Success

Quality Bar to Remain High Despite Weaker Purchasing Power

A Fusion of Iconic Western Brands and a Hint of Nostalgia

North America

Apparel Spending Squeeze Continues into the Medium Term

More Tough Times Ahead for Value Retailers

Boldness and Innovation to Tap into Plus Size Opportunity

The Global Obesity Epidemic

Men’s Luxury Brands Could Bounce Back Faster Than Expected

The Green Agenda is not Exclusive to Luxury Labels

Green Pressure Coming From All Sides

Can Green and Organic Move into the Mass Market?

Latin America

Bulging Middle-age Population Provides a Key Opportunity

Expansion of the Middle Class Requires Smart Segmentation

Increasing Spending Power Boosts Sales Across the Board

Consumer Finance is a Potential Sweet Spot of Opportunity

Apparel Specialists, the Movers and Shakers to Watch

Asia Pacific

China and India to Fuel Substantial Expenditure Hikes

China to Dictate Pricing Globally and Across Asia Too

China and India to Retain Dominance of Apparel Production

Opportunity Aplenty for Prestige Premium Brands

Australasia

C&F Spending Under Downward Pressure into Medium Term

Can Clothing and Footwear Tap into Strong Sports Culture?

Time is Right to Develop a Stronger Eco-friendly Initiative

The Internet Provides an Opportunity for Niche Segments

Middle East & Africa

Youthful Demographics Will Drive Spending to 2015

Growing Independence of Women is a Key Opportunity

Western Influence Will Fuel Growth in Specialist Retailers

Iconic Western Brands Show Way Forward

Gender Politics: Religious Rules Affect Saudi Retail Strategies

Mall Development Defines UAE Retail Market

Clothing and Footwear Specialist Retailers Remain in Fashion

Conclusions

Opportunities by Region

Where There is Correction , There is Opportunity

Definitions of Report

Definitions

Samples

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