The latest reports from just-style’s research store include global industry almanacs on menswear and womenswear, a look at prospects for the textile and clothing industry in South Africa, and a profile of Swedish clothing retailer H&M.
- Menswear: Global industry almanac
This global menswear industry guide provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value 2008-12, and forecast to 2017). The guide also contains descriptions of the leading players, including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market.
- Womenswear: Global industry almanac
This report looks at how the global womenswear market has performed over the last five years and what size it will be in 2017. It looks at what factors are affecting the strength of competition in the market and how large it is in relation to its regional counterparts.
- Prospects for the textile and clothing industry in South Africa, December 2013
This report looks at the development of the textile and clothing industry in South Africa, its size and structure, and production and consumption. The report also features: a geographical, political and economic profile; a detailed analysis of the country’s imports and exports; a review of government policies, investment incentives and foreign investments; an analysis of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT); and an in-depth review of South Africa’s infrastructure and human resources and how these affect the textile and clothing industry.
- Apparel and footwear retailing in Brazil: Trends and prospects
As a member of the BRIC quartet, Brazil has garnered significant attention on the global apparel and footwear retailing stage. While international fashion brands navigate a challenging operational environment, domestic players continue to capitalise on the country’s booming middle class and emerging lower-tier cities. The briefing analyses Brazil’s apparel and footwear retailing landscape and assesses key category trends.
- Tailoring apparel to a New Latin America
Over the next five years apparel strategy in Latin America will be more important than anywhere else in the world. With Brazil hosting the World Cup and Olympics back-to-back, leading sportswear brands will need to be at the top of their game. At the same time, a new and aspirational middle class has fuelled big opportunities for fast fashion brands positioned at premium prices. How well leading players engage with the tastes and demands of Latin Americans will determine who comes out on top.
- Philippines – ISA country report
This report contains detailed forecasts and analysis for Philippines, including trade and investment analysis, economic forecasts, political risk assessments and demographic trend analysis. Each ISA Country Report contains detailed economic data and forecasts, analysis of trade and investment opportunities and coverage of the key political issues facing the country.
- World textile and apparel trade and production trends: Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia and Turkey, 2013 edition
This report contains statistical data, information and insight into the textile and apparel industries in Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia and Turkey. The report includes detailed information on domestic production and exports of textiles and clothing by type and destination. The report presents a wealth of information and is essential for anyone who is considering sourcing from, selling to or investing in these countries.
- Profile of H&M: A leader in eco chic
H&M (Hennes & Mauritz) has evolved since its origins in 1947 into a vast and expanding fashion retailing empire with more than 2,800 stores in 48 countries and a staff of over 104,000 employees worldwide. The report highlights the company’s development, corporate structure and strategy organisation, products, brand promotion and financial performance. It also looks at product sourcing, distribution channels, corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities and markets, and provides an outlook for the future.
