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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
GLOBAL DIRECTORY
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