World Branded Apparel Market

World Branded Apparel Market

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Branded Apparel in US$ Billion. The major product segments analyzed are Men's Branded Apparel, Women's Branded Apparel, Children's Branded Apparel, and Sports Branded Apparel. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2001 through 2015. A ten-year historic analysis is also provided for these markets with annual market analytics. The report profiles 400 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as Adidas AG, Reebok International Ltd., Algo Group Inc., Arvind Mills Limited, Benetton Group SpA, Ermenegildo Zegna Group, Escada AG, Esprit Europe GmbH, Filodoro Calze S.p.A., Fruit of the Loom, Inc, Giorgio Armani SpA, Guess?, Inc, HartMarx Corp., Hobo Clothing Company, Joe Boxer, Jones Apparel Group, Inc., Levi Strauss & Co., Liz Claiborne, Inc, Naigai Co., Ltd., Nautica Enterprises, Inc., Nike Inc., Nygard International Ltd., Onward Holdings & Co. Ltd., OshKosh B'Gosh Inc., Oxford Industries Inc., Phillips-Van Heusen Corp., Picadilly Fashions, Raymond Limited, RCS Investimenti SpA, Sanyo Shokai Co. Ltd., The Athletic Sportshow Inc., Tommy Hilfiger U.S.A., Inc., Tribal Sportswear Inc., Triumph Apparel Corporation, Valentino Fashion Group S.p.A., Vanity Fair Corp., Warnaco Group Inc., Ann Taylor Stores Corporation, Beall's Department Stores, Inc., Berkshire Hathaway, Charming Shoppes, Inc., Chico’s FAS, Inc., Coldwater Creek, Inc., Gap Inc., Gymboree Corp., J. Crew Group, Kellwood Company, Lands’ End, Limited Brands, M.R Simak Ltd., Macy’s Inc., Sears Holding Corp, Syms Corporation, Stein Mart Inc., Talbots, Inc., Target Corp., The Children’s Place Retail Stores, TJX Companies, and World Co. Ltd. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

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CONTENTS


I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS
Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations I-1
Disclaimers I-2
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level I-2
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics I-3
Product Definitions and Scope of Study I-3

II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Market Overview II-1
Men’s Apparel: An Overview II-1
A Return to Classic Clothing II-1
Wearing a Younger Attitude II-1
Building Fashion Consciousness Drives the Market II-1
The Men’s wear Retail Market Rejuvenates II-1
Slimmer Trousers II-2
Differences between Active wear, Sportswear and Denim Phasing
Out II-2
Purchase Patterns II-2
Difference in Men’s and Boys’ Purchase Patterns II-2
Women and their Role in Decision Making in the Purchasing Cycle II-2
Women’s Apparel: An Overview II-3
Value-Conscious Consumers II-3
Major Players in the Women’s Wear Industry II-3
The Consumer Rules II-3
European Women: Walking High on the Fashion Ramp II-3
Children’s Apparel: An Overview II-3
Baby and Toddler Apparel - Unaffected by Fashion Trends II-3
A Highly Fragmented Market II-4
Product Differentiation Imperative to Maintain Competitive Edge II-4
Children’s Wear - Designers Join the Bandwagon II-4
Licensed Sports Apparel Market Encouraged by Team Sports II-4
Substantial School Uniforms Market Lures New Entrants II-5
Style Governing Children’s Apparel Purchasing Decisions II-5
Growing Brand Awareness Influences Purchase Decisions II-5
Brand Extensions Encouraged by Yuppie Parents II-5
Distribution - A Vital Aspect II-5
Customized Retailing - A New Facet II-5
The Internet - Changing the Retail Landscape II-5
Sports Apparel: An Overview II-6
Sportswear for Sports Becomes a Thing of Past II-6
Sportswear - A Dependable Growth Area for Major Players II-6
The Technology Effect in Sportswear II-6
Key Features Expected from Sportswear Fabrics II-6
Intimate Sports Apparel - An Emerging Market II-6
Growing Awareness in Consumers about Technical Specifications II-7
What’s on the Tracks - Sport-Specific Apparel? II-7
A Growing Segment of Sportswear - Golf Apparel II-7
Team Sports Apparel - Fueling Teamed Growth II-7
Sportswear for Aging Baby Boomers - No More Function, Just
Fashion II-7
Collection Sportswear - A Worthy Collection? II-7

2. Major Trends and Issues II-8
Quota Elimination to Open New Market Vistas II-8
Mergers and Acquisitions - Order of the Day II-8
Market Becomes Increasingly Fashion-Oriented II-8
The Changing Definition II-8
Wearing a Niche Look II-9
Upscale Market - Riding the Crest II-9
Mid Market Segment - The Perfect Fit II-10
Low-End Market - The Common Man’s Paradise II-10
Baby-Boomers - Torch Bearers of the Future II-10
Mature Women - A New Segment Unto Themselves II-10
Global Influence on Fashion and Fabrication II-11
Better Fabrics Emerge Out II-11
Bold Expressions at Work II-11
Online Apparel Shopping Gaining Momentum II-11
More Apparel Brands Try to Align with Popular Celebrity Endorsers II-12
Outlook II-12

3. Product Overview II-13
Coats and Raincoats II-13
Suits and Ensembles II-13
Indoor Jackets II-13
Dresses II-13
Skirts II-13
Shirts II-13
Outdoor Jackets (Anoraks Etc.) II-14
Trousers Other than Jeans II-14
Jerseys, Polo and Sweatshirts, Etc II-14
Jeans II-14
T-Shirts II-14
Active Sportswear II-14
Clothing Accessories II-15

4. Product Innovations/Introductions II-16
United Colors of Benetton Launches F/W 2006/07 Collections II-16
United Colors of Benetton Offers Bamboo Collection for F/W
2006/07 II-16
Undercolors of Benetton Launches Nightwear/Homewear Collection
for F/W 2006/07 II-16
Sisley Unleashes F/W 2006/07 Collections II-16
Liz Claiborne, Legxus International to Unleash Legwear Line II-16
Oscar De La Renta Unveils O Oscar Women's Sportswear
Collection for Spring 2007 II-17
LEVI'S® Adds Organic Jeans in Fall 2006 Collection II-17
Reebok, NHL Unveil Apparel for Kids and Women II-17
Pokarna Ltd Launches Stanza Apparel in US II-17
PRIMEDIA Launches In-Fisherman Apparel Brand II-17
VF Launches ESPN Branded Apparel II-17
J. C. Penney Unleashes 'A.N.A' Women's Apparel Brand II-17
Nautilus Unveils Branded Apparel for Fitness Training Indoors II-18
World Opens "DRIZA-BONE" Store in Japan II-18
Tommy Hilfiger Launches "Profile Jean" in Europe II-18
Liz Claiborne Debut Juicy Couture Apparel Line in China II-18
Adidas to Unveil Winter/ Fall Collection for Various Sports
Categories II-18
American Eagle Unveils aerie-Collection of Intimates and Dormwear II-18
GAP Unveils Product Line for Women of Varying Sizes II-19
Marks & Spencer Launches Fairtrade Cotton Underwear and Jeans II-19
Benetton Unveils Sisley Young for Young Fashionistas II-19
Gap Europe Showcases Roland Mouret Designs II-19
Nike Teams Up Jamie King for Fitness Dance Apparel II-19
United Colors of Benetton Unleashes Barbie™ 2006 Collection II-19
PRIMEDIA Launches Lowrider Apparel Line for Young Women II-19
Sara Lee Launches Hanes Brand for Premium Segment II-20
Madura Garments Unleashes Esprit Brand II-20
Callaway Golf Apparel Launches Big Bertha Pique Polo II-20
Lane Bryant Unveils a new Seven7® Jean Collection II-20
Old Navy Launches Women’s Plus-Size Apparel II-20
Raymond Unveils a Unique Cooling Fabric CoolPlus II-21
Reebok Unleashes New Footwear and Apparel Collection, D’funkd II-21
Calvin Klein Jeans Introduces Young Modern Jeanswear Line II-21
Kellwood Company Partners with Russell Simmons II-21
Kellwood Company Develops Run Athletics Men's Active wear
Collection II-22
ITC Launches John Players Brand of Men's Apparel II-22

5. Recent Industry Activity II-23
Madura Garments to Expand Brands (India) II-23
Sports Direct Acquires Stake in Amer Sports II-23
VF Corp Acquires Seven For All Mankind and Lucy Actiwear II-23
Cache Acquires Adrienne Victoria Designs II-23
FAO Schwarz Acquires Best & Co II-23
Iconix Brand Group Pockets Roc Apparel Group II-23
Li & Fung Takes over Regatta II-24
Hilco Equity and Genuity Capital Partners Acquire Effigi II-24
Bergamo Pockets Exclusif II-24
Liz Claiborne Acquires Scapegoat II-24
VF Imagewear Acquires Majestic Athletic II-24
Hartmarx Takes over Monarchy II-24
Liz Claiborne Buys Stock in Narciso Rodriguez II-24
TSM Capital Pockets Rachel Roy Fashions II-25
NexCen Brands Enters Agreement to Manufacture and Distribute
Branded Apparel II-25
Kellwood Pockets Royal Robbins II-25
Fruit of the Loom Takes over VF Corp’s Intimate Apparel Business II-25
M1 Group Pockets Façonnable II-25
Private Firms Acquire Halston LLC II-25
Hilco Consumer Capital Takes over Apparel Holdings Group II-26
Youngor Group to Acquire Smart Apparel and Xin Ma Apparel
International II-26
CIC Holding Pockets MCORSET II-26
Youngor Enters Agreement to Buy Smart Shirts II-26
Li & Fung Pockets Liz Claiborne’s Cloth Brands II-26
Adidas Acquires Reebok II-26
Talbots Winds up J. Jill Group Acquisition II-27
Kellwood to Acquire Vince Brand and Trademark II-27
Chico's FAS Acquires Fitigues Brand II-27
Jones Apparel Group Sells Polo Jeans Business II-27
Fordham Acquires Gorga Athletic Wear II-27
Delta Apparel Takes over Fun-Tees Inc II-28
Gildan Activewear Acquires Kentucky Derby Hosiery for $45M II-28
Iconix Brand Group to Acquire Mossimo in Cash and Stock Deal II-28
Jordache Acquires Earl Jean Brand from VF Corp II-28
Private Equity Firms Acquire Stake in Warnaco Group II-28
Steven Madden Inks License Deal for Apparel Line II-28
Hartmarx Acquires “One Girl Who...” Women’s Business II-28
Liz Claiborne Takes Over Mac & Jac, Kenziegirl and Kenzie Brands II-28
Brazilian Company, Gambino Apparel Group Venture Into Japan II-29
Nilit Acquires Invista Apparel Business in Europe II-29
Sherwood Group Acquires Charnos Lingerie Brand II-29
Altor Takes Over Norway based Helly Hansen II-29
Raymond, UCO Form Denim Powerhouse II-29
Tag-It Pacific Establishes Facility in China II-29
VF Corp Teams Up with Arvind Mills for Apparel Joint Venture II-29
Raymond Acquires 100% Stake in ColorPlus Fashions Ltd II-30
Lee Cooper, Indus Form Apparel JV II-30
Raymond Expands Zapp! Kids Apparel Brand in India II-30
Indus Clothing Offers Disney, Rifle Brands to Local Market II-30
SP Apparels Acquire 60% in Crocodile Products II-30
KG Denim Reinforces Trigger Apparel Brand II-30
Royal Classic Mills set to Expand Branded Apparel Presence II-30
Trailer, Gangotri Mulls Strategic Tie-up II-31
Sutter Holding Takes Over CIC & Company II-31
NBA Players to Sport Adidas Wear II-31
Hanesbrands Shuts Three Manufacturing Plants II-31
Hanesbrands Goes Independent Post Spin-Off II-31
Iconix Acquires Mudd® Brand II-31
Phillips-Van Heusen to Purchase Superba II-32
Phillips-Van Heusen, Kellwood Ink Licensing Deal II-32
Iconix Extends Mudd and Joe Boxer Brands Reach in
International Markets II-32
GAP Extends Collaboration with Benjamin Holdings to Foray
Indonesia II-32
Phillips-Van Heusen and Rousseau SAS Collaborate for Men’s
IZOD Sportswear II-33
Raymond, Konaka, Lims Extend Contract for 3-Year Period II-33
Liz Claiborne Acquires prAna II-33
Liz Claiborne, Kellwood Ink Licensing Agreement II-33
Liz Claiborne Acquires 100% of Lucky Brand Dungarees II-33
Carter's Inc Pockets OshKosh B'Gosh II-33
Nautilus Acquires Fitness Apparel Major, Pearl Izumi II-33
G-III Apparel Group Buys Winlit Group for $7.3M II-34
Kellwood, G.A.V. Terminate Service Agreement for CK Women's
Better Sportswear II-34
Kellwood Divests David Brooks, Dotti Businesses II-34
Sport-Haley, Explorer Gear JV to Sell Golf Apparel in the US II-34
Everlast Grants Men's Apparel License to Moret II-34
Sara Lee Sells European Branded Apparel Operations II-34
Armani Group, Como Holdings Form Joint Venture II-35
Quiksilver Acquires Minority Stakes in Skis Rossignol II-35
Fila Korea Ltd to be Acquired in Management Buy-Out Deal II-35
Aditya Birla Nuvo Expands Retail Business II-35
Kanz to Exploit Indian Kids Wear Market II-35
Kmart Acquires Sears, Mega Deal Gives Birth to Retailing Behemoth II-35
Federated Department Stores Merges with May Department Stores II-36
Finish Line Acquires Man Alive II-36
VF Corporation Acquires Holoubek II-36
Mad Engine Gets Exclusive Rights form Jill Kelly Productions II-36
Biron on Acquisition Spree II-36
Valentino Fashion Group Emerges II-36
Jones Apparel Acquires Barneys New York, Inc. II-37
Ennis, Inc. Acquires Alstyle Apparel, Inc. II-37
Everlast Signs Licensing Agreement with Big Brands of South
Africa II-37
Berkshire Takes Operational Control in Cole Facts II-37
Designer Apparel Holding Acquires Loehmann’s Holdings II-37
Kewl Signs Exclusive Distribution Agreement with TET A/S II-37
VF Corporation Acquires Vans Incorporation II-37
Warnaco Group Acquires Ocean Pacific Apparel Corp II-38
Polo Ralph Lauren Acquires RL Childrenswear II-38
Tack Fat Group Acquires Stake in Paper Denim & Cloth MUDD
Brand and Denim Business II-38
Steel Partners LLC Buys Minority Stake in Wacoal Corp II-38
Lollytogs Ltd Buys Healthtex Business of VF Playwear, Inc. II-38
Wild Planet Enters into Collaboration with GapKids II-38
Gymboree Launches Janeville™ New Retail Store II-38
Nike Opens New Nikewomen Store in San Diego II-39
Nick Graham Enters into a Partnership with Oxford Industries II-39
Calvin Klein Enters into Collaboration with Calvin Klein Jeans II-39
Liz Claiborne Strikes Licensing Agreement with Eastman Group II-39
Kellwood Company Buys Phat Fashions II-39
Adidas Golf Signs Agreement with R&A II-39
Fila Holding Announces Sale of Four Subsidiaries II-40
Liz Claiborne Purchases ENYCE Holding LLC II-40
Kellwood Buys Briggs New York II-40
Calvin Klein and Warnaco Sign New Licensing Agreement II-40
Oxford Industries Takes Over Viewpoint International II-40
Sara Lee Sells Italian Hosiery Business II-40
Arvind Mills Enters Home Textiles Market II-41
VF Intimates Inks Licensing Agreement with Leading Lady II-41
Adidas-Salomon Inks Strategic Agreement with INTERSPORT II-41
Benetton Sells Nordica Business to Tecnica Group II-41
Fruit of the Loom Closes Texas Plant II-41
Nautica Enterprises Merges with VF Corp’s Subsidiary II-41
Adidas Strengthens North American Operations II-41
Jones Apparel Inks Licensing Deal with Revman II-42
Kellwood Acquires Apparel License from Global Brand Holdings II-42
VF Activewear Strikes Five-Year Agreement with Major League
Baseball II-42
Kellwood Inks Alliance with Phillips Van Heusen II-42
Jones Apparel Acquires Kasper ASL II-42
Kellwood Sells Auburn Hosiery Division to Delta Galil Industries II-42
Aussie Apparel Group Changes Name II-42
Kohl's Reaches Agreement with Nickelodeon Consumer Products II-42
Arvind Clothing Establishes New Plant II-43
Tommy Hilfiger Licensing, Inc., Signs Pact with SK Global Co. Ltd II-43

6. Focus on Select Players II-44
Manufacturers II-44
Adidas AG (Germany) II-44
Reebok International Ltd (USA) II-44
Algo Group Inc. (Canada) II-44
Arvind Mills Limited (India) II-45
Benetton Group SpA (Italy) II-45
Ermenegildo Zegna Group (Italy) II-45
Escada AG (Germany) II-45
Esprit Europe GmbH (Germany) II-46
Filodoro Calze S.p.A. (Italy) II-46
Fruit of the Loom, Inc (USA) II-46
Giorgio Armani SpA (Italy) II-46
Guess?, Inc (USA) II-46
HartMarx Corp (USA) II-47
Hobo Clothing Company (Canada) II-47
Joe Boxer (USA) II-47
Jones Apparel Group, Inc. (USA) II-47
Levi Strauss & Co (USA) II-48
Liz Claiborne, Inc (USA) II-48
Naigai Co., Ltd (Japan) II-48
Nautica Enterprises, Inc (USA) II-49
Nike Inc (USA) II-49
Nygard International Ltd (Canada) II-49
Onward Holdings & Co. Ltd. (Japan) II-49
OshKosh B'Gosh Inc. (USA) II-50
Oxford Industries Inc (USA) II-50
Phillips-Van Heusen Corp (USA) II-50
Picadilly Fashions (Canada) II-51
Raymond Limited (India) II-51
RCS Investimenti SpA (Italy) II-51
Sanyo Shokai Co. Ltd. (Japan) II-51
The Athletic Sportshow Inc. (Canada) II-51
Tommy Hilfiger U.S.A., Inc. (USA) II-52
Tribal Sportswear Inc (Canada) II-52
Triumph Apparel Corporation (USA) II-52
Valentino Fashion Group S.p.A. (Italy) II-52
Vanity Fair Corp (USA) II-53
Warnaco Group Inc. (USA) II-53
Retailers II-53
Ann Taylor Stores Corporation (USA) II-53
Beall's Department Stores, Inc (USA) II-54
Berkshire Hathaway (USA) II-54
Charming Shoppes, Inc. (USA) II-54
Chico’s FAS, Inc. (USA) II-54
Coldwater Creek, Inc (USA) II-55
Gap Inc. (USA) II-55
Gymboree Corp (USA) II-55
J. Crew Group (USA) II-55
Kellwood Company (USA) II-55
Lands’ End (USA) II-55
Limited Brands (USA) II-56
M.R Simak Ltd (Hong Kong) II-56
Macy’s Inc. (USA) II-56
Sears Holding Corp (USA) II-56
Syms Corporation (USA) II-56
Stein Mart Inc (USA) II-56
Talbots, Inc.(USA) II-57
Target Corp (USA) II-57
The Children’s Place Retail Stores (USA) II-57
TJX Companies (USA) II-57
World Co. Ltd. (Japan) II-58

7. Global Market Perspective II-59
Table 1: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Branded Apparel by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan,
Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and
Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales
for the Years 2001 through 2010 in US$ Billion (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-59

Table 2: World Long-term Projections for Branded Apparel by
Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets
Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2011
through 2015 in US$ Billion (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-60

Table 3: World Historic Review for Branded Apparel by
Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets
Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 1991
through 2000 in US$ Billion (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-61

Table 4: World 15-Year Perspective for Branded Apparel by
Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for
US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
Latin America, and Rest of World Markets for the Years1998,
2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-62

Table 5: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Men’s Branded Apparel by Geographic Region - US, Canada,
Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America,
and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual
Sales for the Years 2001 through 2010 in US$ Billion (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-63

Table 6: World Long-term Projections for Men’s Branded Apparel
by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets
Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2011
through 2015 in US$ Billion (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-64

Table 7: World Historic Review for Men’s Branded Apparel by
Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets
Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 1991
through 2000 in US$ Billion (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-65

Table 8: World 15-Year Perspective for Men’s Branded Apparel
by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for
US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
Latin America, and Rest of World Markets for the Years1998,
2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-66

Table 9: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Women’s Branded Apparel by Geographic Region - US, Canada,
Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America,
and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual
Sales for the Years 2001 through 2010 in US$ Billion (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-67

Table 10: World Long-term Projections for Women’s Branded
Apparel by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of
World Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the
Years 2011 through 2015 in US$ Billion (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-68

Table 11: World Historic Review for Women’s Branded Apparel by
Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets
Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 1991
through 2000 in US$ Billion (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-69

Table 12: World 15-Year Perspective for Women’s Branded
Apparel by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value
Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding
Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets for the
Years1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-70

Table 13: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Children’s Branded Apparel by Geographic Region - US, Canada,
Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America,
and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual
Sales for the Years 2001 through 2010 in US$ Billion
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-71

Table 14: World Long-term Projections for Children’s Branded
Apparel by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of
World Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the
Years 2011 through 2015 in US$ Billion (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-72

Table 15: World Historic Review for Children’s Branded Apparel
by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets
Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 1991
through 2000 in US$ Billion (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-73

Table 16: World 15-Year Perspective for Children’s Branded
Apparel by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value
Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding
Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets for the
Years1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-74

Table 17: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Sports Branded Apparel by Geographic Region - US, Canada,
Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America,
and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual
Sales for the Years 2001 through 2010 in US$ Billion (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) II-75

Table 18: World Long-term Projections for Sports Branded
Apparel by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of
World Markets Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the
Years 2011 through 2015 in US$ Billion (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) II-76

Table 19: World Historic Review for Sports Branded Apparel by
Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific
(excluding Japan), Latin America, and Rest of World Markets
Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 1991
through 2000 in US$ Billion (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart II-77

Table 20: World 15-Year Perspective for Sports Branded Apparel
by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for
US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan),
Latin America, and Rest of World Markets for the Years1998,
2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) II-78

III. MARKET

1. The United States III-1
A.Market Analysis III-1
Current and Future Analysis III-1
US Branded Apparel Industry - An Overview III-1
Competition from Retailers’ Own Brands Impact Sales III-1
Market Trends III-1
Formal Wear on a Comeback Trail III-1
Uniforms Divert the Economics of Children’s Wear III-2
Casual Wear Styles III-2
Counterfeiting Strikes Young Men’s Market III-2
Attitude is Everything for the American Woman III-3
Factors Influencing Purchase Decisions III-3
Children Influence Parents’ Purchase Decisions III-3
Brand Names Dominate The Market III-3
Innovation and Novelty: The Key to Success III-3
Trends in Children’s Outerwear III-4
Imported Children’s Wear Gaining Popularity in the US III-4
Apparel for Obese Kids: Another Niche for Companies III-4
Jeans and Sneakers Most Preferred Apparel by Teenagers III-4
Competitive Scenario III-4
Table 21: Men's Performance Apparel Market in the US
(2006): Percentage Breakdown of Sales (*) by Brand - Nike,
Under Armour, Duofold and Others (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-4

Table 22: Women's Performance Apparel Market in the US
(2006): Percentage Breakdown of Sales (*) by Brand - Under
Armour, Nike, Adidas and Others (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-4

Table 23: Sports Apparel Market in the US (2005 & 2006):
Percentage Breakdown of Sales (*) by Brand - Nike, Adidas,
Puma and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-5

Table 24: Branded Apparel Market in the US (2006):
Percentage Breakdown of Sales (*) by Distribution Channel -
Specialty Stores, Mass Merchants, Department Stores,
National Chains, Off-Price Retailers, Direct Mail, Factory
Outlets and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-5

Table 25: Leading Women Apparel Chain Stores in the United
States: Breakdown of Dollar Sales for the Year 2006 (In US$
Million) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-6

Table 26: Leading Youth Apparel Chain Stores in the United
States: Breakdown of Dollar Sales for the Year 2006 (In US$
Million) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-6

Table 27: Leading Family Apparel Chain Stores in the United
States: Breakdown of Dollar Sales for the Year 2006 (In US$
Million) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-6

Table 28: Leading Sports Apparel Categories in the US
(2006): Percentage Breakdown of Sales (*) by Category -
T-Shirts, Fleece Tops, Knit Shirts, Jackets and Caps/Hats
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-7

Table 29: Leading Men’s Apparel Categories in the US
(2006): Percentage Breakdown of Sales (*) by Category -
Knit Sport Shirts, Jeans, Men’s Furnishings, Woven Sport
Shirts, Tailored Clothing, Casual Slacks, Dress Shirts,
Dress Slacks, Sweaters and Others (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-7

Table 30: Leading Women’s Activewear Categories in the US
(2006): Percentage Breakdown of Sales (*) by Category -
Sweats, Swimwear, Active Sportswear, Sport Bras,
Exercisewear and Outerwear (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-7

Table 31: Leading Women’s Sportswear Categories in the US
(2006): Percentage Breakdown of Sales (*) by Category -
Knit Tops, Woven Shirts, Sweaters, Casual Pants, Skirts,
Jeans, Shorts and Others (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-8

Table 32: Leading Women’s Activewear Fabrics in the US
(2006): Percentage Breakdown of Sales (*) by Fabric -
Cotton, Polyester, Nylon and Others (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-8

Table 33: Leading Women’s Outerwear Fabrics in the US
(2006): Percentage Breakdown of Sales (*) by Fabric -
Polyester, Wool, Nylon, Cotton, Leather and Others
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-8

Table 34: Leading Intimate Apparel Distribution Channels in
the US (2006): Percentage Breakdown of Sales (*) by Channel
- Specialty Stores, Mass Merchants, Department Stores,
National Chains and Others (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-9

Table 35: Leading Men’s Underwear Distribution Channels in
the US (2006): Percentage Breakdown of Sales (*) by Channel
- Mass Merchants, National Chains, Department Stores,
Specialty Stores and Others (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-9

Table 36: Leading Men’s Activewear Distribution Channels in
the US (2006): Percentage Breakdown of Sales (*) by Channel
- Specialty Stores, Mass Merchants, Sports Specialty,
Department Stores, National Chains, Off-price Retailers,
Direct Mail, Factory Outlets and Others (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-9

Table 37: Leading Boy’s Apparel Categories in the US
(2006): Percentage Breakdown of Sales (*) at Mass
Merchandisers by Product Category - Tops, Bottoms,
Furnishings, Activewear, Outerwear, Suits & Sportscoats
and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-10

Table 38: Leading Men’s Apparel Categories in the US for
2006: Percentage Breakdown of Sales (*) at Mass
Merchandisers by Product Category - Tops, Bottoms,
Furnishings, Activewear, Suits & Sportscoats, Outerwear and
Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-10

Table 39: Leading Girl’s Apparel Categories in the US
(2006): Percentage Breakdown of Sales (*) at Mass
Merchandisers by Product Category - Tops, Bottoms, Intimate
Apparel, Dresses & Skirts, Activewear, Outerwear and Others
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-10

Table 40: Leading Women’s Apparel Categories in the US for
2006: Percentage Breakdown of Sales (*) by Product Category
- Tops, Dresses & Skirts, Bottoms, Intimate Apparel,
Activewear, Outerwear and Others (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-11

Table 41: Leading Swimwear Segments in the US (2006):
Percentage Breakdown of Sales (*) by Segment - Women’s,
Men’s, Girl’s, Boy’s and Infant (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-11

Table 42: Leading Activewear Segments in the US (2006):
Percentage Breakdown of Sales (*) by Product Segment -
Tees, Polo/Golf/Rugby, Swimwear, Tanks/Sleeveless,
Sweatshirts, Shorts, Outerwear, Pants/Slacks, Socks,
Sweatpants and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-11

Table 43: Leading Sports Apparel Categories in the US
(2006): Percentage Breakdown of Sales (*) by Sports
Category - Camping, Golf, Swimming, Hunting, Fishing,
Bicycling, Aerobics, Running/Jogging, Bowling and Others
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-12
Competitive Scenario in the Recent Past (2003) III-12
Table 44: Men’s Branded Apparel Market in the US (2003):
Percentage Breakdown of Sales (*) by Leading Brand - Hanes,
Levi’s, Wrangler, Fruit of the Loom, Polo/Ralph Lauren and
Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-12

Table 45: Women’s Apparel Market in the US (2003):
Percentage Breakdown of Sales (*) by Leading Brand - Hanes,
Levi’s, Liz Claiborne, L’eggs, Calvin Klein and Others
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-12

Table 46: Student Clothing Market in the US (2003):
Percentage Breakdown of Sales (*) by Brand - Abercrombie &
Fitch, PacSun, American Eagle, Old Navy, Hollister, Gap,
and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-13

Table 47: Children’s Apparel Market in the US (2003):
Percentage Breakdown of Sales (*) by Brand - Oshkosh
B’gosh, Levi’s, Hanes, Nike, Tommy Hilfiger and Others
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-13

Table 48: Intimate Apparel Market in the US (2003):
Percentage Breakdown of Sales (*) by Brand - Hanes,
Victoria’s Secret, Playtex, Vanity Fair, L’eggs and Others
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-13

Table 49: Cotton T-Shirt Makers in the US (2003):
Percentage Breakdown of Sales (*) by Company - Gildan,
Fruit of the Loom and Others (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-14

Table 50: Performance Swimwear Makers in the US (2003):
Percentage Breakdown of Sales (*) by Company - Speedo, Tyr,
Nike, Adidas and Others (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-14

Table 51: Men’s Khaki Pant Makers in the US (2003):
Percentage Breakdown of Sales (*) by Company - Levi’s,
Unionbay, Plugg, Mossimo and Others (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-14

Table 52: Men’s/Boy’s Underwear Makers in the US (2003):
Percentage Breakdown of Sales (*) at Mass Merchandisers by
Company - Sara Lee, Fruit of the Loom and Others (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-15

Table 53: Men’s Jeans Market in the US (2003): Percentage
Breakdown of Sales (*) by Brand - Levi’s, Wrangler, Rustler
and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-15

Table 54: Women’s/Girl’s Underwear Makers in the US (2003):
Percentage Breakdown of Sales (*) at Mass Merchandisers by
Company - Sara Lee,Fruit of the Loom and Others (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-15
Product Launches III-16
Strategic Corporate Developments III-19
Select US Players III-32
B.Market Analytics III-42
Table 55: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Branded Apparel by Product Segment - Men’s Branded Apparel,
Women’s Branded Apparel, Children’s Branded Apparel and
Sports Branded Apparel Independently Analyzed by Annual
Sales for the Years 2001 through 2010 in US$ Billion
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-42

Table 56: US Long-term Projections for Branded Apparel by
Product Segment - Men’s Branded Apparel, Women’s Branded
Apparel, Children’s Branded Apparel and Sports Branded
Apparel Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years
2011 through 2015 in US$ Billion (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-42

Table 57: US Historic Review for Branded Apparel by Product
Segment - Men’s Branded Apparel, Women’s Branded Apparel,
Children’s Branded Apparel and Sports Branded Apparel
Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 1991
through 2000 in US$ Billion (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-43

Table 58: US 15-Year Perspective for Branded Apparel by
Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for
Men’s Branded Apparel, Women’s Branded Apparel, Children’s
Branded Apparel and Sports Branded Apparel for the
Years1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-43

2. Canada III-44
A.Market Analysis III-44
Current and Future Analysis III-44
Table 59: Leading Apparel Distribution Channels in Canada
(2006): Percentage Breakdown of Sales (*) by Channel -
Specialty Chains, Department Stores, Discount Stores,
Independent Stores and Others (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-44
Competitive Scenario in the Recent Past III-44
Table 60: Underwear Market in Canada (2003): Percentage
Breakdown of Sales (*) by Brand - Stanfields, Fruit of the
Loom, Hanes, Jockey, Calvin Klein and Others (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-44

Table 61: Young Men’s Apparel Market in Canada (2004):
Percentage Breakdown of Sales (*) by Retailer - Sears,
Zellers, Wal-Mart, The Bay, Sport Chek, Moores and Others
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-45

Table 62: Young Women’s Apparel Market in Canada (2003):
Percentage Breakdown of Sales (*) by Retailer - Sears,
Wal-Mart, Bootlegger, Suzy Shier, Bluenotes, Reitman’s and
Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-45

Table 63: Sports Coat Market in Canada (2004): Percentage
Breakdown of Sales (*) by Retailer - Moores, Sears, Harry
Rosen and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-45

Table 64: Lingerie Market in Canada (2004): Percentage
Breakdown of Sales (*) by Retailer - Sears, Zellers, The
Bay, La Senza, Wal-Mart, Pennington’s and Others (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-46
Strategic Corporate Developments III-46
Select Canadian Players III-47
B.Market Analytics III-49
Table 65: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Branded Apparel by Product Segment - Men’s Branded
Apparel, Women’s Branded Apparel, Children’s Branded Apparel
and Sports Branded Apparel Independently Analyzed by Annual
Sales for the Years 2001 through 2010 in US$ Billion
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-49

Table 66: Canadian Long-term Projections for Branded Apparel
by Product Segment - Men’s Branded Apparel, Women’s Branded
Apparel, Children’s Branded Apparel and Sports Branded
Apparel Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years
2011 through 2015 in US$ Billion (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-49

Table 67: Canadian Historic Review for Branded Apparel by
Product Segment - Men’s Branded Apparel, Women’s Branded
Apparel, Children’s Branded Apparel and Sports Branded
Apparel Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years
1991 through 2000 in US$ Billion (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-50

Table 68: Canadian 15-Year Perspective for Branded Apparel
by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for
Men’s Branded Apparel, Women’s Branded Apparel, Children’s
Branded Apparel and Sports Branded Apparel for the Years
1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-50

3. Japan III-51
A.Market Analysis III-51
Current and Future Analysis III-51
Japanese Apparel Market - An Overview III-51
Japanese Apparel Manufacturers Head for China III-51
Competitive Scenario in the Recent Past III-51
Table 69: Leading Women’s Clothing Makers in Japan (2003):
Percentage Breakdown of Sales (*) by Company - World Co
Ltd, Itokin Group, Onward Kashiyama, Sanyo Shokai and
Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-51

Table 70: Leading Ladies’ Undergarments Makers in Japan
(2003): Percentage Breakdown of Sales (*) by Company -
Wacoal, Triumph International (Japan), Charle Co, Gunze
Ltd, Maruko, Lecien, Dignity Duchess and Others (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-52

Table 71: Leading Men’s Clothing Companies in Japan (2003):
Percentage Breakdown of Sales (*) by Company - Onward
Kashiyama, D’urban, Sanyo Shokai, World Co., Tomiya
Apparel, Levi Strauss Japan, Kosugi Sangyo and Others
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-52

Table 72: Leading Shirt Makers in Japan (2003): Percentage
Breakdown of Sales (*) by Company - Tomiya Apparel, CHOYA,
Yamaki, Flex Japan, Yamato International and Others
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-52

Table 73: Leading Jeans Manufacturers in Japan (2003):
Percentage Breakdown of Sales (*) by Company - Edwin Jeans,
Levi Strauss Japan, Takaya Shoji, Big John, Bobson, Eiko
Shoji, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-53

Table 74: Leading Sportswear Companies in Japan (2003):
Percentage Breakdown of Sales (*) by Company - Mizuno,
Asics, Nike, Goldwin and Others (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-53

Table 75: Leading Work Uniform Makers in Japan (2003):
Percentage Breakdown of Sales (*) by Company - Jichodo,
Matsuoka Apparel Group, Midori Anzen, Aitoz and Others
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-53
Strategic Corporate Developments III-54
Select Japanese Players III-54
B.Market Analytics III-56
Table 76: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Branded Apparel by Product Segment - Men’s Branded
Apparel, Women’s Branded Apparel, Children’s Branded Apparel
and Sports Branded Apparel Independently Analyzed by Annual
Sales for the Years 2001 through 2010 in US$ Billion
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-56

Table 77: Japanese Long-term Projections for Branded Apparel
by Product Segment - Men’s Branded Apparel, Women’s Branded
Apparel, Children’s Branded Apparel and Sports Branded
Apparel Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years
2011 through 2015 in US$ Billion (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-56

Table 78: Japanese Historic Review for Branded Apparel by
Product Segment - Men’s Branded Apparel, Women’s Branded
Apparel, Children’s Branded Apparel and Sports Branded
Apparel Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years
1991 through 2000 in US$ Billion (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-57

Table 79: Japanese 15-Year Perspective for Branded Apparel
by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for
Men’s Branded Apparel, Women’s Branded Apparel, Children’s
Branded Apparel and Sports Branded Apparel for the Years
1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-57

4. Europe III-58
A.Market Analysis III-58
Current and Future Analysis III-58
Product Launches III-58
Strategic Corporate Developments III-60
Select European Players III-62
B.Market Analytics III-65
Table 80: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Branded Apparel by Geographic Region - France, Germany,
Italy, UK, Spain, Russia and Rest of Europe Markets
Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years 2001
through 2010 in US$ Billion (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-65

Table 81: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis
for Branded Apparel by Product Segment - Men’s Branded
Apparel, Women’s Branded Apparel, Children’s Branded Apparel
and Sports Branded Apparel Independently Analyzed by Annual
Sales for the Years 2001 through 2010 in US$ Billion
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-66

Table 82: European Long-term Projections for Branded Apparel
by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain,
Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed by
Annual Sales for the Years 2011 through 2015 in US$ Billion
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-66

Table 83: European Long-term Projections for Branded Apparel
by Product Segment - Men’s Branded Apparel, Women’s Branded
Apparel, Children’s Branded Apparel and Sports Branded
Apparel Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years
2011 through 2015 in US$ Billion (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-67

Table 84: European Historic Review for Branded Apparel by
Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain,
Russia and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed by
Annual Sales for the Years 1991 through 2000 in US$ Billion
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-67

Table 85: European Historic Review for Branded Apparel by
Product Segment - Men’s Branded Apparel, Women’s Branded
Apparel, Children’s Branded Apparel and Sports Branded
Apparel Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years
1991 through 2000 in US$ Billion (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-68

Table 86: European 15-Year Perspective for Branded Apparel
by Geographic Region-Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for
France, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom, Spain, Russia and
Rest of Europe Markets for the Years1998, 2008 & 2012
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-69

Table 87: European 15-Year Perspective for Branded Apparel
by Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for
Men’s Branded Apparel, Women’s Branded Apparel, Children’s
Branded Apparel and Sports Branded Apparel for the Years
1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-70

4a. France III-71
A.Market Analysis III-71
Current and Future Analysis III-71
Table 88: Leading Lingerie Distribution Channels in France
(2006): Percentage Breakdown of Sales (*) by Channel - Mass
Retailers, Specialty Chains, Mail Order, Independent
Stores, Department Stores and Others (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-71
B.Market Analytics III-72
Table 89: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Branded Apparel by Product Segment - Men’s Branded Apparel,
Women’s Branded Apparel, Children’s Branded Apparel and
Sports Branded Apparel Independently Analyzed by Annual
Sales for the Years 2001 through 2010 in US$ Billion
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-72

Table 90: French Long-term Projections for Branded Apparel
by Product Segment - Men’s Branded Apparel, Women’s Branded
Apparel, Children’s Branded Apparel and Sports Branded
Apparel Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years
2011 through 2015 in US$ Billion (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-72

Table 91: French Historic Review for Branded Apparel by
Product Segment - Men’s Branded Apparel, Women’s Branded
Apparel, Children’s Branded Apparel and Sports Branded
Apparel Independently Analyzed by Annual Sales for the Years
1991 through 2000 in US$ Billion (includes corresponding
Graph/Chart) III-73

Table 92: French 15-Year Perspective for Branded Apparel by
Product Segment - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for
Men’s Branded Apparel, Women’s Branded Apparel, Children’s
Branded Apparel and Sports Branded Apparel for the Years
1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-73

4b. Germany III-74
A.Market Analysis III-74
Current and Future Analysis III-74
Table 93: Leading Children’s Wear Manufacturers in Germany
(2005): Percentage Breakdown of Sales (*) by Manufacturer -
Hucke Ag, Sanetta Textilwerk Gebrüder Amman GmbH &Co Kg,
Santex Moden GmbH, Private labels, and Others (includes
corresponding Graph/Chart) III-74
B.Market Analytics III-75
Table 94: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for
Branded Apparel by Product Segment - Men’s Branded Apparel,
Women’s Branded Apparel, Children’s Branded Apparel and
Sports Branded Apparel Independently Analyzed by Annual
Sales for the Years 2001 through 2010 in US$ Billion
(includes corresponding Graph/Chart) III-75

Table 95: German Long-term Projections for Branded Apparel
by Product Segment - Men’s Branded Apparel, Women’s Branded
Apparel, Children’s Branded Apparel and Sports Branded
Apparel Independently An