Key Opportunities for Apparel in Western Europe

Introduction

Scope

Objectives

Key findings

The global apparel in 2010/2011 and where it is heading

Who is Making Our Apparel?

Apparel inputs and the world’s largest net exporters

Who is producing the clothes? A brief look at the export market

The rise and rise of China as an apparel manufacturer

Is China’s position sustainable in the long term?

Sourcing opportunities within Asia Pacific

Living in an Ageing World

Life begins at 40…in Europe at least

Effects on sizing

Identifying the mass market for apparel in Western Europe: 2011

Apparel retailers in the UK: A look at their positioning

Major European apparel retailers already developing “brand B”

Retailing Trends in Western Europe

Western Europe apparel retailers switch to APAC/Eastern Europe

The evolution of apparel retail continues in Western Europe

Grocery and internet retailers make major gains in apparel

Mixed outlook in Western Europe for hypermarket growth

The international reach of Europe’s hyper/supermarket operators

UK grocery retailers leading in terms of private label apparel

Outlook and Recommendations

In summary…

Report Definitions

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