World Apparel Market Brief

World Apparel Market Brief

The global outlook series on Apparel provides a collection of statistical anecdotes, market briefs, and concise summaries of research findings. The report offers a bird’s eye view of latest trends and consumer-dictated themes lending growth traction to this effervescent, ever-changing industry. The report also recapitulates recent noteworthy mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic developments. Major markets discussed in the report include United States, Mexico, Japan, Germany, UK, China, and India, among others. The report also includes an indexed, easy-to-refer, fact-finder directory listing the addresses, and contact details of 1,783 companies worldwide.

APPAREL GOS-011
A GLOBAL OUTLOOK, SEPTEMBER 2008


CONTENTS


1. Global Market Dynamics 1
Women’s Wear 1
Classification 1
Trends 1
Expansion of Women’s Line of Business Casual Clothes 1
Women Show Marked Preference for Casuals 1
Bridal Wear: On a Path of Consistent Growth 2
Table 1: Global Women’s and Girls’ Clothing Market by
Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Middle East, Latin America,
and Rest of World Markets Independently Analyzed with
Annual Sales Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2003 through
2008 2

Table 2: Global Women’s and Girls’ Clothing Market (2004 &
2008): Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Geographic
Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle
East, Latin America, and Rest of World 3

Table 3: Global Women’s and Girls’ Clothing Market by
Product Segment – Dresses, Suits & Coats, Blouses & Shirts,
Slacks & Trousers, Underwear & Nightwear, and Other
Garments Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures
in US$ Billion for Years 2003 through 2008 3

Table 4: Global Women’s and Girls’ Clothing Market (2004 &
2008): Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Product
Segment – Dresses, Suits & Coats, Blouses & Shirts, Slacks &
Trousers, Underwear & Nightwear, and Other Garments 4
Men’s Wear 4
Classification 4
Trends 5
Key Players Team Up to Reinforce their Market Shares 5
Casual Wear Finds Place in Workplaces 5
Sportswear: On an Upward Trend 5
Women: Major Decision Makers 5
Jeans: Universal Appeal 5
Table 5: Global Men’s and Boys’ Clothing Market by
Geographic Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), Latin America, and Middle
East Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales
Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2003 through 2008 6

Table 6: Global Men’s and Boys’ Clothing Market (2004 &
2008): Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Geographic
Region – USA, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin
America, and Middle East 6

Table 7: Global Men’s and Boys’ Clothing Market by Product
Segment – Suits, Coats & Jackets, Shirts & T-Shirts,
Trousers, Slacks & Jeans, Underwear & Nightwear, and
Miscellaneous Clothing Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2003 through 2008 7

Table 8: Global Men’s and Boys’ Clothing Market (2004 &
2008): Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Product –
Segment Suits, Coats & Jackets, Shirts & T-Shirts,
Trousers, Slacks & Jeans, Underwear & Nightwear, and
Miscellaneous Clothing 7
Children’s Wear 8
Overview 8
Infant and Toddler Apparel 8
Designer Wear 9
Table 9: Global Fashion Apparel Market – Annual Sales Figures
in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 9
Online Apparel 9
Table 10: Global Online Apparel Market – Annual Expenditure
in US$ Billion for Years 2003 through 2008 10
Outlook 10
Effect of ATC and WTO on the Industry 10
Removal of Textile and Apparel Quotas 10
Agreement on Textiles and Clothing 10
The Impact 11
General Outlook 11
Fashion Trends 11
Dominance of Inventories 12

2. Major Trends and Issues 12
Role of E-Business in Apparel Retailing Sector 13
Fashion Drives the Apparels Market 13
Consolidations Mark the Apparels Market 13

3. Mergers & Acquisitions 14

4. Strategic Corporate Developments 40

5. Product/Technology/Service Launches & Developments 44

6. A North American Perspective 46

6a. United States 46
Overview 46
Table 11: Leading Players in the US Apparel Market (2006):
Revenue in US$ Million for Nike, VF, Liz Claiborne, Jones
Apparel Group, Levi Strauss, Reebok International, Polo Ralph
Lauren, Kellwood, Phillips-Van Heusen, and Timberland 46

Table 12: Apparel and Accessories Market in the US (2006):
Sales in US$ Billion by Sub-Segment – Tops, Bottoms, Tailored
Clothing, Intimate Apparel, Outerwear, Sleepwear, Hosiery,
Fleecewear, Accessories, Male Underwear, Swimwear,
Children's/Infants' Sets, and Special Infants' Wear 47

Table 13: Leading Apparel Specialists in the US (2006): Sales
in US$ Million for TJMaxx/ Marshalls, Old Navy, Foot Locker,
Ross Stores, and Victoria's Secret 47
Women’s Wear 48
Table 14: Leading Women’s Apparel Chain Stores in the US
(2006): Sales in US$ ‘000 for Charming Shoppes, Ann Taylor,
Chico's FAS, Dress Barn, New York & Company, Cato Corp.,
Coldwater Creek, Christopher & Banks, United Retail Group,
and Deb Shops 48
Trends 49
Women’s Plus-Size Market: Rapidly Expanding 49
Activewear in Demand from Health- Conscious Females 49
Table 15: Leading Off-Price Apparel Chain Stores in the US
(2006): Sales in US$ ‘000 for Marmaxx (TJX), Ross Stores,
Men's Wearhouse, A.J. Wright (TJX), Filene's Basement,
CitiTrends, and Syms 49

Table 16: Leading Brands in the US Women’s Apparel Market
(2005): Survey Percentage for Hanes, Levi's, Liz Claiborne,
L'eggs, and Calvin Klein 49
Market Scenario 50
Table 17: US Women’s and Girls’ Clothing Market by Product
Segment – Dresses, Suits & Coats, Blouses & Shirts, Slacks &
Trousers, Underwear & Nightwear, and Other Garments
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Billion for Years 2003 through 2008 50

Table 18: US Women’s and Girls’ Clothing Market (2004 &
2008): Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Product
Segment – Dresses, Suits & Coats, Blouses & Shirts, Slacks &
Trousers, Underwear & Nightwear, and Other Garments 50
Jeans Market 51
Outerwear 51
Sportswear 51
Factors Affecting Women’s Sportswear Market 51
Activewear 51
Hosiery 52
Overview 52
Intimate Apparel 52
Factors Governing Purchase of Intimate Apparel 52
Men’s Wear 52
Market Scenario 53
Table 19: US Men’s and Boys’ Clothing Market by Product
Segment – Suits, Coats & Jackets, Shirts & T-Shirts,
Trousers, Slacks & Jeans, Underwear & Nightwear, and
Miscellaneous Clothing Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in US$ Billion for Years 2003 through 2008 53

Table 20: US Men’s and Boys’ Clothing Market (2004 & 2008):
Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Product Segment –
Suits, Coats & Jackets, Shirts & T-Shirts, Trousers, Slacks &
Jeans, Underwear & Nightwear, and Miscellaneous Clothing 53
Men’s Underwear Segment 54
Boy’s Wear 54
Table 21: Boy’s Apparel Market in the US (2005): Average
Household Spending in US$ by Race (Black, White/Other,
Hispanic, and Non-Hispanic) by Category – Coats and Jackets,
Sweaters, Shirts, Underwear, Nightwear, Hosiery, and Others 54
Girls’ Wear 55
Table 22: Girl’s Apparel Market in the US (2005): Average
Household Spending in US$ by Race (Black, White/Other,
Hispanic, and Non-Hispanic) by Category – Shirts, Blouses
and Sweaters; Skirts and Pants; Dresses and Suits; Active
Sportswear; Shorts and Shorts Sets; and Others 55
Children’s Wear 56
Trends 56
Back to School – The Best Shopping Season 56
Brand Names Dominate the Market 56
School Uniforms on the Rise 56
Market Scenario 56
A Review 57
Outsourcing Destinations 57
Advertising – A Key Ingredient 57
Leading Players 57
Demographic Scenario 57
Table 23: Apparel e-Coupons Market in the US (2005):
Percentage Breakdown of Redemption through Channel – Retail
Store, Online, Catalog, Phone, and Others 58

Table 24: Apparel and Services Market in the US (2005):
Percentage Breakdown of Spending for All Consumers, African-
Americans, and Hispanics 58

Table 25: Clothing Expenditure by Two-Parent Households in
the US (2005): Expenses Incurred in US$ by Income Levels
(Below $36,000; $36,800-$61,900; and Above $61,900) for
Children by Age Group – 3-5,9-11, 12-14, and 15-17 58

Table 26: Apparel Market in the US (2005): Annual Average
Spending in US$ by All Consumers and Women (Aged between
16-64) 58

Table 27: Apparel Market Survey in the US (2004 & 2005):
Percentage Breakdown of US Customers Preference for Men’s
Apparel, Intimate Apparel, Women’s Apparel, and Children’s
Apparel 59

Table 28: Apparels Market in the US (2005): Annual
Expenditure Per Household in US$ by Category – Women’s
Apparel, Men’s Apparel, Girl’s Apparel, and Boy’s Apparel 59

Table 29: Apparel Market in the US (2005): Apparel Purchases
in US$ Billion by Age Group – 13-24, 25-44, 45-64, and 65+ 59
Retail Scenario 60
Branded Apparel 60
Overview 60
Leading Players and Brands 60
Sportswear 60
Increase in Sports Spending 60
Table 30: Leading Sports Apparel Brands Survey in the US
(2005): Percentage Breakdown of Brands by Gender (Males and
Females) for Adidas, Reebok, Nike, Puma, Spalding, Tommy
Hilfiger, Converse, La Gear, Timex, Speedo, Swiss Army,
Keds, Rawlings, and Others 61

Table 31: Leading Sports Apparel Brands Survey in the US
(2005): Percentage Breakdown of Brands by Age Group (16-24,
25-34, 35-44, 45-54, and 55-65) for Adidas, Reebok, Nike,
Puma, Spalding, Tommy Hilfiger, Converse, La Gear, Timex,
and Others 62
Brand Awareness 63
Table 32: Leading Youth Apparel Chain Stores in the US
(2006): Dollar Sales in ‘000 for American Eagle Outfitters,
Abercrombie & Fitch, Pacific Sunwear of California,
Aeropostale, Hollister (A&F), Urban Outfitters, Hot Topic,
Charlotte Russe, Wet Seal, and Buckle 63

Table 33: Athletic Apparel Market in the US (2005):
Percentage Breakdown of Apparel Preferred by Women (Aged
Between 16 to 70 years) for Cotton, Polyester, Fiber Blend,
Microfibers, Stretch Material, and Others 64

Table 34: Leading Athletic Apparel Companies in the US
(2006): Percentage Breakdown of Women’s Performance Apparel
Sales for Under Armor, Nike, Adidas, and Others 64

Table 35: Active or Athletic Apparel Market in the US
(2005): Percentage Breakdown of Purchases Made by Women
(All, Athletic, Enthusiastic, Active, and Sedentary) Based
on Different Factor – Prices, Location, Sales, Selection,
Store Name/ Reputation, Customer Service, Promotions, and
Store Design 65

Table 36: Women’s Activewear and Athletic Apparel Market in
the US (2005): Percentage Breakdown of Apparel Purchased by
Channel – Department Store, Discount Store, Catalog,
Athletic Footwear Store, Specialty Store, Sporting Goods
Store, and Online Retailer 66
Active Apparel Market 66
Table 37: Active/Athletic Apparel Market in the US (2005):
Percentage Breakdown of Various Sources Used by Women to
Obtain Information for Magazines, Ads, Friends, TV, Garment
Hang Tags, Newspapers, Salespersons, and Internet 66
Jeans 67
A Brief Review 67
Table 38: Jeans Brands for Children Aged 13-15 Years in the
US (2005): Percentage Breakdown for Levi’s, Tommy Hilfiger,
Polo, LEI, Mudd, Old Navy, Gap, and JNCO 67

Table 39: Jeans Brands for Youth Aged 18-24 Years in the US
(2005): Percentage Breakdown for Levi’s, Gap, Tommy
Hilfiger, Old Navy, LET, Express, Calvin Klein, and Polo 67
T-Shirts 68
Table 40: Cotton T-Shirt Market in the US (2005): Percentage
Breakdown of Sales for Gildan, Fruit of Loom, and Others 68
Jackets 68
Non-Woven Apparel 68

6b. Canada 68
Men’s Wear 68
Table 41: Canadian Men’s and Boys’ Clothing Market by Product
Segment – Suits, Coats & Jackets, Shirts & T-Shirts,
Trousers, Slacks & Jeans, Underwear & Nightwear, and
Miscellaneous Clothing Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 69

Table 42: Canadian Men’s and Boys’ Clothing Market (2004 &
2008): Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Product
Segment – Suits, Coats & Jackets, Shirts & T-Shirts,
Trousers, Slacks & Jeans, Underwear & Nightwear, and
Miscellaneous Clothing 69
Women’s Wear 70
Table 43: Canadian Women’s and Girls’ Clothing Market by
Product Segment – Dresses, Suits & Coats, Blouses & Shirts,
Slacks & Trousers, Underwear & Nightwear, and Other Garments
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Billion for Years 2003 through 2008 70

Table 44: Canadian Women’s and Girls’ Clothing Market (2004 &
2008): Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Product
Segment – Dresses, Suits & Coats, Blouses & Shirts, Slacks &
Trousers, Underwear & Nightwear, and Other Garments 70
Policy Changes 71

6c. Mexico 71
Overview 71
Textile Industry 71
Contribution 71
Exports 71
Raw Materials 72
Benefits of NAFTA 72
Growth Drivers and Hindrances 72
Children’s Wear 72

7. Japan 72
Men’s Wear 72
Table 45: Japanese Men’s and Boys’ Clothing Market by Product
Segment – Suits, Coats & Jackets, Shirts & T-Shirts,
Trousers, Slacks & Jeans, Underwear & Nightwear, and
Miscellaneous Clothing Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 73

Table 46: Japanese Men’s and Boys’ Clothing Market (2004 &
2008): Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Product
Segment – Suits, Coats & Jackets, Shirts & T-Shirts,
Trousers, Slacks & Jeans, Underwear & Nightwear, and
Miscellaneous Clothing 73
Women’s Wear 74
Table 47: Japanese Women’s and Girls’ Clothing Market by
Product Segment – Dresses, Suits & Coats, Blouses & Shirts,
Slacks & Trousers, Underwear & Nightwear, and Other Garments
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Billion for Years 2003 through 2008 74

Table 48: Japanese Women’s and Girls’ Clothing Market (2004 &
2008): Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Product
Segment – Dresses, Suits & Coats, Blouses & Shirts, Slacks &
Trousers, Underwear & Nightwear, and Other Garments 74
Children’s Wear 75

8. European Perspective 75
Market Overview 75
Jeans: Relatively Low Profile 75
Online Apparel 75
e-Commerce – Emergence of a New Channel 75

8a. Austria 76

8b. France 76
Men’s and Women’s Wear 76
Table 49: French Men’s and Boys’ Clothing Market by Product
Segment – Suits, Coats & Jackets, Shirts & T-Shirts,
Trousers, Slacks & Jeans, Underwear & Nightwear, and
Miscellaneous Clothing Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 76

Table 50: French Men’s and Boys’ Clothing Market (2004 &
2008): Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Product
Segment – Suits, Coats & Jackets, Shirts & T-Shirts,
Trousers, Slacks & Jeans, Underwear & Nightwear, and
Miscellaneous Clothing 77

Table 51: French Women’s and Girls’ Clothing Market by
Product Segment – Dresses, Suits & Coats, Blouses & Shirts,
Slacks & Trousers, Underwear & Nightwear, and Other Garments
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Billion for Years 2003 through 2008 77

Table 52: French Women’s and Girls’ Clothing Market (2004 &
2008): Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Product
Segment – Dresses, Suits & Coats, Blouses & Shirts, Slacks &
Trousers, Underwear & Nightwear, and Other Garments 78
Children’s Wear 78

8c. Germany 79
Men’s and Women’s Wear 79
Table 53: German Men’s and Boys’ Clothing Market by Product
Segment – Suits, Coats & Jackets, Shirts & T-Shirts,
Trousers, Slacks & Jeans, Underwear & Nightwear, and
Miscellaneous Clothing Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 79

Table 54: German Men’s and Boys’ Clothing Market (2004 &
2008): Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Product
Segment – Suits, Coats & Jackets, Shirts & T-Shirts,
Trousers, Slacks & Jeans, Underwear & Nightwear, and
Miscellaneous Clothing 80

Table 55: German Women’s and Girls’ Clothing Market by
Product Segment – Dresses, Suits & Coats, Blouses & Shirts,
Slacks & Trousers, Underwear & Nightwear, and Other Garments
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Billion for Years 2003 through 2008 80

Table 56: German Women’s and Girls’ Clothing Market (2004 &
2008): Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Product
Segment – Dresses, Suits & Coats, Blouses & Shirts, Slacks &
Trousers, Underwear & Nightwear, and Other Garments 81
Children’s Wear 81

8d. Italy 81
Market Snapshots 81
Table 57: Italian Men’s and Boys’ Clothing Market by Product
Segment – Suits, Coats & Jackets, Shirts & T-Shirts,
Trousers, Slacks & Jeans, Underwear & Nightwear, and
Miscellaneous Clothing Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 82

Table 58: Italian Men’s and Boys’ Clothing Market (2004 &
2008): Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Product
Segment – Suits, Coats & Jackets, Shirts & T-Shirts,
Trousers, Slacks & Jeans, Underwear & Nightwear, and
Miscellaneous Clothing 82

Table 59: Italian Women’s and Girls’ Clothing Market by
Product Segment – Dresses, Suits & Coats, Blouses & Shirts,
Slacks & Trousers, Underwear & Nightwear, and Other Garments
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Billion for Years 2003 through 2008 83

Table 60: Italian Women’s and Girls’ Clothing Market (2004 &
2008): Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Product
Segment – Dresses, Suits & Coats, Blouses & Shirts, Slacks &
Trousers, Underwear & Nightwear, and Other Garments 83

8e. Lithuania 84

8f. Russia 84
Market Highlights 84

8g. Spain 84

8h. Switzerland 84

8i. United Kingdom 85
Men’s and Women’s Wear 85
Table 61: UK Men’s and Boys’ Clothing Market by Product
Segment – Suits, Coats & Jackets, Shirts & T-Shirts,
Trousers, Slacks & Jeans, Underwear & Nightwear, and
Miscellaneous Clothing Independently Analyzed with Annual
Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008 85

Table 62: UK Men’s and Boys’ Clothing Market (2004 & 2008):
Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Product Segment –
Suits, Coats & Jackets, Shirts & T-Shirts, Trousers, Slacks &
Jeans, Underwear & Nightwear, and Miscellaneous Clothing 86

Table 63: UK Women’s and Girls’ Clothing Market by Product
Segment – Dresses, Suits & Coats, Blouses & Shirts, Slacks &
Trousers, Underwear & Nightwear, and Other Garments
Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$
Billion for Years 2003 through 2008 86

Table 64: UK Women’s and Girls’ Clothing Market (2004 &
2008): Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales by Product
Segment – Dresses, Suits & Coats, Blouses & Shirts, Slacks &
Trousers, Underwear & Nightwear, and Other Garments 87
Levi’s: Regaining Past Glory 87
Children’s Wear 87
Highlights 88
Table 65: Apparel Shopping by Children Aged 11-16 Years in
the UK (2005): Survey Percentage by Type – Total Purchasers
and Average Monthly Spending 88
An Insight into Retail Scenario 88
Online Apparel 88
Table 66: Online Apparel Market in the UK (2005): Survey
Percentage of Apparel Purchased by People with Internet
Access Aged Between 18-55+ 88

9. Asian Perspective 89

9a. China 89
Market Overview 89
Chinese Apparel Market 89
Tax Rebate to Influence Apparel Market 89
FAI Expands in Textile Sector 89

9b. Hong Kong 90
Hong Kong Expands Apparel Exports 90

9c. India 90
A Major Outsourcing Destination 90
Government Policies 91
Apparel Parks 91
Schemes & Certifications 91
Textile Manufacturing 91
Corporate Maneuvers 91
Growing Domestic Retail Market 92
Retailers 92
Franchisees 92
Men’s Wear 92
Table 67: Leading Apparel Brands in India (2004 & 2005):
Percentage Breakdown of Sales for ColourPlus, TNG Casuals,
Indus-League, Blackberry's, Freelook, Provogue, and Others 93

10. Middle East 93

10a. Saudi Arabia 93


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