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Publication date : January 2008

Lingerie

Key Note forecasts that the total UK market for lingerie will be worth £2.73bn at the end of 2008, representing growth of 16.5% since 2004. This is a healthy market that is dominated by new product development (NPD) and exciting activity, particularly at the high and niche ends of the market. Despite showing a strong rate of growth in 2007, which is expected to continue in 2008, the market may have been dampened somewhat by a slowdown in consumer spending on the high street, as well as a relatively flat period for price rises.

As defined by this Key Note Market Report, the lingerie market is broken up into three sectors, consisting of corsetry, lingerie and hosiery. Corsetry comprises the largest sector and has seen healthy growth over the review period (2004 to 2008), again owing to NPD and a mounting tendency among women to invest in well-fitting brassieres (bras). The second-largest sector is lingerie, in which interest has never been stronger. Women have been encouraged to buy more lingerie garments, owing to their strong fashion appeal and the fact that underwear (such as camisoles and vests) is often worn as outer wear. Women's emotional relationship with lingerie has also stimulated interest in the sector. Media interest in body shape and the means by which women can boost their self-esteem by regarding their body shape in a positive light has been reflected in increasing lingerie sales.

Overall growth in the market was actually higher towards the end of the review period, as hosiery made a come-back in terms of value sales in 2007 and 2008. This sector had seen sales falling year-on-year until this point, but the return in the popularity of skirts in 2006 — coupled with a concerted drive to introduce new products and respond to fashion trends — has resulted in an upswing in sector sales. Opaques, sheer tights, stockings and hold-ups have become much more popular in recent years, as have fashion socks and footless tights — primarily among younger women.

Manufacturing of lingerie and hosiery in the UK is still showing signs of decline, particularly in the number of companies that are currently operating. However, for lingerie, at least, manufacturing turnover is fairly stable. Exports for corsetry and lingerie are increasing, although so too are imports, which far outweigh exports in this case. Low-cost production outsourced to the Far East still characterises the clothing market, and lingerie is no exception in this respect. Hosiery manufacturing has declined strongly over the review period, according to recent trade figures.

Many manufacturers are, therefore, struggling to maintain their margins, pressurised by retailers that are keen to keep down prices in an increasingly competitive retail distribution system. The high street now views lingerie as a strong fashion item and, as such, clothing manufacturers, supermarkets and even discounters are promoting their offerings against those of the dominant retailer, Marks & Spencer. This makes for an interesting but fierce arena to operate in. Some manufacturers of branded lingerie are responding by moving into retail, with some notable openings emerging in 2007 and 2008. It will be interesting to see how brands fare over the next few years with regard to strengthening their presence within the retail lingerie market.

Executive Summary

1. Market Definition

Report Coverage

MARKET SECTORS

Corsetry

Lingerie

Hosiery

MARKET TRENDS

A Healthy, if Competitive, Market

Lingerie is Not Just for Special Occasions

Promotional Offers Still Dominate

Shapewear Creates Excitement

Hosiery Makes a Comeback

Manufacturers Dwindle as the Industry Looks to the Far East

Specialist Retail Businesses Emerge

ECONOMIC TRENDS

Population

Table 1: UK Resident Population Estimates by Sex (000), Mid-Years 2003-2007

Gross Domestic Product

Table 2: UK Gross Domestic Product at Current and Annual Chain-Linked Prices (£m), 2003-2007

Inflation

Table 3: UK Rate of Inflation (%), 2003-2007

Employment

Table 4: UK Rate of Employment by Sex (%), 1971, 1981, 1991, 2001 and 2006

Household Disposable Income

Table 5: UK Household Disposable Income Per Capita (£), 2003-2007

Retail Sales

MARKET POSITION

The UK

Table 6: Turnover and Gross Value Added of UK Manufacturers of Underwear and of Knitted and Crocheted Hosiery (£m), 2002-2006

Overseas

2. Market Size

The total Market Table 7: The Total UK Corsetry, Lingerie and Hosiery Market by Sector by Value at Current Prices (£m at rsp), 2004-2008 Figure 1: The Total UK Corsetry, Lingerie and Hosiery Market by Sector by Value at Current Prices (£m at rsp), 2004-2008

BY MARKET SECTOR

Corsetry

Table 8: The UK Corsetry Sector by Value at Current Prices (£m at rsp and %), 2004-2008

Lingerie

Table 9: The UK Lingerie Sector by Value at Current Prices (£m at rsp and %), 2004-2008

Hosiery

Table 10: The UK Hosiery Sector by Value at Current Prices (£m at rsp and %), 2004-2008

OVERSEAS TRADE

Imports

Table 11: UK Imports of Corsetry, Lingerie and Hosiery by Sector by Value at Current Prices (£m), 2007

Exports

Table 12: UK Exports of Corsetry, Lingerie and Hosiery by Sector by Value at Current Prices (£m), 2007

3. Industry Background

RECENT HISTORY

Number of Companies

Clothing Manufacturers

Table 13: Number of UK VAT-Based Enterprises Engaged in the Manufacture of Wearing Apparel, and in the Dressing and Dyeing of Fur by Turnover Sizeband (£000), 2006 and 2007

Underwear Manufacturers

Table 14: Number of UK VAT-Based Enterprises Engaged in the Manufacture of Underwear by Turnover Sizeband (£000), 2006 and 2007

Employment

Clothing Manufacturers

Table 15: Number of UK VAT-Based Enterprises Engaged in the Manufacture of Wearing Apparel, and in the Dressing and Dyeing of Fur by Employment Sizeband (number of employees), 2006 and 2007

Underwear Manufacturers

Table 16: Number of UK VAT-Based Enterprises Engaged in the Manufacture of Underwear by Employment Sizeband (number of employees), 2006 and 2007

REGIONAL VARIATIONS in the marketplace

Clothing Manufacturers

Table 17: Number of UK VAT-Based Enterprises Engaged in the Manufacture of Wearing Apparel, and in the Dressing and Dyeing of Fur by Government Office Region, 2006 and 2007

Underwear Manufacturers

Table 18: Number of UK VAT-Based Enterprises Engaged in the Manufacture of Underwear by Government Office Region, 2006 and 2007

Distribution

How Robust is the Market?

Legislation

KEY TRADE ORGANISATIONS

Association of Suppliers to the British Clothing Industry

British Apparel & Textile Confederation

British Knitting & Clothing Export Council

British Textile Machinery Association

East Midlands Textiles Association Ltd

4. Competitor Analysis

The Marketplace Market Leaders Lingerie Manufacturers Table 19: Selected Leading Lingerie Manufacturers by Turnover (£000), 2006/2007 Courtaulds (UK) Ltd Company Structure Current and Future Developments Financial Results Crystal Martin Holdings Ltd Company Structure Current and Future Developments Financial Results DBApparel UK Ltd Company Structure Current and Future Developments Financial Results Intimas Group PLC Company Structure Current and Future Developments Financial Results Unity Brands Ltd Company Structure Current and Financial Developments Financial Results Lingerie Retailers Agent Provocateur Ltd Company Structure Current and Future Developments Financial Results Ann Summers/Knickerbox Company Structure Current and Future Developments Financial Results Bhs Ltd Current and Future Developments Financial Results Figleaves.com (Figleaves Global Trading Ltd) Company Structure Current and Future Developments Financial Results La Senza Ltd Company Structure Current and Future Developments Financial Results Marks and Spencer PLC Company Structure Current and Future Developments Financial Results Other Retailers Myla

OUTSIDE SUPPLIERS

Textiles for Lingerie

Textile Manufacturing Machinery

Computing Systems and Information Technology

MARKETING ACTIVITY

Main Media Advertising Expenditure

Table 20: Main Media Advertising Expenditure on Underwear and Lingerie, Sleep Wear, and Stockings and Tights by Brand (£000), Year Ending March 2008

Exhibitions and Trade Shows

5. Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats

STRENGTHS

WEAKNESSES

OPPORTUNITIES

THREATS

6. Buying Behaviour

Consumer Penetration and Profile Purchasing of Lingerie By Women Table 21: Women's Purchasing of Lingerie in the Past 12 Months — Penetration (% of women), 2007 By Men Table 22: Men's Purchasing of Lingerie in the Past 12 Months — Penetration (% of men), 2007 By Age Table 23: Purchasing of Lingerie in the Past 12 Months — Purchasing Profile and Penetration by Age (% of adults), 2007 By Social Grade Table 24: Purchasing of Lingerie in the Past 12 Months — Purchasing Profile and Penetration by Social Grade (% of adults), 2007 By Expenditure Bracket Spending Patterns for Women Table 25: Women's Purchasing of Lingerie — Penetration by Expenditure Bracket (% of women), 2007 Spending Patterns for Men Table 26: Men's Purchasing of Lingerie — Penetration by Expenditure Bracket (% of men), 2007 Women's Use of Hosiery By Age Table 27: Women's Use of Tights, Stockings and Hold-Ups in the Past 12 Months — Purchasing Profile and Penetration by Age (% of women), 2007 By Frequency of Use Table 28: Frequency of Use of Tights, Stockings and Hold-Ups by Women — Penetration (% of women), 2007

7. Current Issues

Brands versus Private Label Size Issues Benefit The Corsetry Industry Body-Size technology

8. The Global Market

The total Market Major trends Consumer Behaviour The Future

9. Forecasts

Introduction Inflation Table 29: Forecast UK Rate of Inflation (%), 2008-2012 Gross Domestic Product Table 30: Forecast UK Growth in Gross Domestic Product in Real Terms (%), 2008-2012 Unemployment Table 31: Forecast Actual Number of Unemployed Persons in the UK (million), 2008-2012 Population Table 32: Projected UK Female Population by Age (000), 2009-2013 Forecasts 2009 to 2013 Table 33: The Forecast Total UK Corsetry, Lingerie and Hosiery Market by Sector by Value at Current Prices (£m at rsp), 2009-2013 Figure 2: The Forecast Total UK Corsetry, Lingerie and Hosiery Market by Sector by Value at Current Prices (£m at rsp), 2009-2013 Corsetry Table 34: The Forecast UK Corsetry Sector by Value at Current Prices (£m at rsp), 2009-2013 Lingerie Table 35: The Forecast UK Lingerie Sector by Value at Current Prices (£m at rsp), 2009-2013 Hosiery Table 36: The Forecast UK Hosiery Sector by Value at Current Prices (£m at rsp), 2009-2013 Market Growth Figure 3: Growth in the Total UK Corsetry, Lingerie and Hosiery Market by Sector by Value at Current Prices (£m at rsp), 2004-2013 The Future An Exciting Industry Pricing Diversity

10. Company Profiles

Agent Provocateur Ltd Ann Summers Ltd Crystal Martin Holdings Ltd Dbapparel Uk Ltd Figleaves Global trading Ltd Intimas Group Plc La Senza Ltd Marks and Spencer Plc

11. Further Sources

Associations General Sources Government Publications Bisnode Sources

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