Featured research on just-style’s research store this week includes a look at trade and trade policy in key apparel export markets and their destinations, innovation in the apparel industry, and a look at the apparel industry in China.
- Trade and trade policy: the world’s leading clothing exporters and key markets, 2nd quarter 2013
This 28-page report provides vital data and analysis highlighting the important role played by the world’s key clothing export sources and their main destination markets. The outlook for 2013 looks to be slightly more positive than it was for 2012, with global merchandise trade expected to grow faster than the 2% rise posted in 2012.
- Global apparel markets: product developments and innovations, 2nd quarter 2013
This report analyses some of the latest developments and innovations in the global apparel industry, including: anti-counterfeiting tools; design tools; fabrics for jeanswear; restricted substances; and thread inventory management. The report includes news from some of the most innovative companies.
- Profiles of six leading US apparel retailers
The market is dominated by two types of retailers: stores focused exclusively on selling apparel; and department stores. The report profiles six leading US apparel retailers. Four of these — JC Penney, Kohl’s, Macy’s and Nordstrom – are department stores. The other two are Gap, a speciality retailer of apparel, and The TJX Companies, an off-price retailer of apparel and home fashions.
- Textile mills: global industry guide
This industry guide provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: retail market size (value 2008-12, and forecast to 2017). The guide also contains descriptions of the leading retailers including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market.
- Apparel in Russia
Both clothing and footwear in Russia continue to grow rapidly ahead of European countries. In terms of recovered demand, 2012 was rewarding for retailers and enabled them to maintain sales revenues for their future development and investment. This report provides an overview of the market.
- Apparel manufacturing in China
The apparel manufacturing industry in China mainly comprises companies that manufacture men’s, women’s and children’s cut and sewn apparel, with fabrics being the primary raw material. This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry. It includes five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.
- Global athletic footwear market 2012-2016
This report is based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the market in the APAC region, Europe, North America, and the ROW; it also covers the global athletic footwear market landscape and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.
- Apparel specialist retailers in Vietnam
This report offers insight into key trends and developments driving the industry. The report examines all retail channels to provide sector insight. There are profiles of leading retailers, with analysis of their performance and the challenges they face.
