Clothing Retailing Market Report 2011

This Market Report examines the UK clothing retailing market, which comprises of women’s, men’s and children’s clothes, as well as clothing accessories. Consumer spending on clothing increased by 12.5% between 2006 and 2010, which was slightly below the rate at which overall consumer expenditure increased (12.9%). In 2010, it was estimated that the clothing retailing market was worth £41.9bn, which was the highest value seen over the review period.

The authors believe that supermarkets have increased their share of the clothing market, now accounting for around 25% of the total market. Supermarket retailers have witnessed a large increase in sales since the recession, as consumers became more cautious about unnecessary spending, and turn to cheaper alternatives available in the supermarkets. There has also been a decline in specialist companies operating within the clothing retailing industry, with figures from National Statistics indicating that, in 2010, there were 11,800 shops, compared to 12,700 in 2009; this represents a 7.1% decrease over the course of that year. This phenomenon is visible in many UK cities, where an increase in empty high-street shops is apparent. Many independent shops were forced to exit the market after the recession, as they could not compete with the larger well-known retailers and supermarkets.

The cost of clothing is expected to rise, shaping the industry over the forthcoming years. On the 4th January 2011, VAT increased to 20%, while the rising cost of cotton will continue to increase the retail price of garments. Other issues, such as the weak pound affecting imports and the costs of transportation, are also adding to the cost to retailers, a price ultimately paid consumers.

The near future is expected to witness many overseas retailers entering the UK market. US jeans specialist, 7 For All Mankind, has already opened its first store in the UK, while the lingerie brands Victoria’s Secret and Gilly Hicks have made plans to expand into the UK, a marketplace that remains fairly crowded. Partnerships set up in 2010 include grocery retailer Morrisons selling value fashion retailer Peacocks’ ranges in store, while the new company Aurora Fashions Holdings Ltd has recently acquired a number of well-known labels, increasing its growing presence in the market.

The clothing retail market is expected to grow over the coming years, as consumers recover confidence in the market. The authors estimate that the market will grow by 6.2% between 2011 and 2015. Much of this growth will be due to the increases expected in costs. SHOW LESS READ MORE >

Executive Summary
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
The table of contents below is for
Clothing Retailing 2011
Foreword
Executive Summary
Market Definition
REPORT COVERAGE
MARKET SECTORS
Garments
Clothing Accessories
MARKET TRENDS
The Rise in Clothing Prices
The 'Fast-Fashion' Phenomena
Consumers' Changing Habits in the Industry
ECONOMIC TRENDS
Population
Gross Domestic Product
Inflation
Unemployment
Household Disposable Income
MARKET POSITION
The UK
Overseas
Market Size
THE TOTAL MARKET
BY MARKET SECTOR
Garments
Clothing Accessories
OVERSEAS TRADE
Industry Background
RECENT HISTORY
NUMBER OF COMPANIES
EMPLOYMENT
REGIONAL VARIATIONS IN THE MARKETPLACE
DISTRIBUTION
HOW ROBUST IS THE MARKET?
LEGISLATION
KEY TRADE ASSOCIATIONS
British Apparel and Textile Confederation
British Menswear Guild
UK Fashion and Textile Association
Competitor Analysis
THE MARKETPLACE
MARKET LEADERS
Alexon Group PLC
Arcadia Group Ltd
Aurora Fashions Holdings Ltd
Austin Reed Group Ltd
Debenhams PLC
French Connection Group PLC
HandM Hennes and Mauritz UK Ltd
House of Fraser (Stores) Ltd
Laura Ashley Holdings PLC
Marks and Spencer PLC
Matalan Retail Ltd
Monsoon Ltd
Moss Bros Group PLC
New Look Retail Group Ltd
Next PLC
Primark Stores Ltd
River Island Clothing Company Ltd
OTHER COMPANIES
Grocery Multiples
OUTSIDE SUPPLIERS
MARKETING ACTIVITY
Exhibitions
Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats
STRENGTHS
WEAKNESSES
OPPORTUNITIES
THREATS
Buying Behaviour
CONSUMER PENETRATION
Any Outerwear
Coats and Raincoats
Jackets
Trousers
Sports Clothing
Swimwear
T-Shirts and Polo Shirts
Women's Lingerie
Current Issues
THE ECONOMY
Clothing Prices Could Dampen Consumers Spending
UK Sweatshops Uncovered
CORPORATE ACTIVITY
Overseas Lingerie Retailers Set to Hit the UK
American Apparel's Unclear Future
7 For All Mankind Enters the UK Market
Gap Joins the Online Market
THE ENVIRONMENT
Manufacturers Change for the Environment
TECHNOLOGY
Manufacturers in India Upgrade Facilities
The Global Market
TOTAL MARKET SIZE
EUROPEAN TRENDS
US TRENDS
CLOTHING EXPORTS AND IMPORTS
Forecasts
INTRODUCTION
The Economy
Demographics
FORECASTS TO
MARKET GROWTH
FUTURE TRENDS
Growth in the Accessories Market
Retailers Join Forces
The Future of Discount Retailers
Company Profiles
INTRODUCTION
DEFINITIONS
Turnover (Sales)
Pre-Tax Profit
Profit Margin
Average Remuneration
Sales per Employee
FURTHER INFORMATION
ALEXON GROUP PLC
Previous Name(s) and Date(s) of Change
Principal Activities
SIC Codes
Structure
Brand Information
Recent Developments
FINANCIAL PROFILE
Sales
Profits
Employees
Balance Sheet/Ratios
ARCADIA GROUP LTD
Previous Name(s) and Date(s) of Change
Principal Activities
SIC Codes
Structure
Brand Information
Recent Developments
FINANCIAL PROFILE
Sales
Profits
Employees
Balance Sheet/Ratios
AURORA FASHIONS HOLDINGS LTD
Previous Name(s) and Date(s) of Change
Principal Activities
SIC Codes
Structure
Brand Information
Recent Developments
FINANCIAL PROFILE
Sales
Profits
Employees
Balance Sheet/Ratios
DEBENHAMS PLC
Previous Name(s) and Date(s) of Change
Principal Activities
SIC Codes
Structure
Brand Information
Recent Developments
FINANCIAL PROFILE
Sales
Profits
Employees
Balance Sheet/Ratios
FRENCH CONNECTION GROUP PLC
Previous Name(s) and Date(s) of Change
Principal Activities
SIC Codes
Structure
Brand Information
Recent Developments
FINANCIAL PROFILE
Sales
Profits
Employees
Balance Sheet/Ratios
HandM HENNES and MAURITZ UK LTD
Previous Name(s) and Date(s) of Change
Principal Activities
SIC Codes
Structure
Brand Information
Recent Developments
FINANCIAL PROFILE
Sales
Profits
Employees
Balance Sheet/Ratios
HOUSE OF FRASER (STORES) LIMITED
Previous Name(s) and Date(s) of Change
Principal Activities
SIC Code
Structure
Brand Information
Recent Developments
FINANCIAL PROFILE
Sales
Profits
Employees
Balance Sheet/Ratios
LAURA ASHLEY HOLDINGS PLC
Previous Name(s) and Date(s) of Change
Principal Activities
SIC Codes
Structure
Brand Information
Recent Developments
FINANCIAL PROFILE
Sales
Profits
Employees
Balance Sheet/Ratios
MARKS AND SPENCER PLC
Previous Name(s) and Date(s) of Change
Principal Activities
SIC Code
Structure
Brand Information
Recent Developments
FINANCIAL PROFILE
Sales
Profits
Employees
Balance Sheet/Ratios
MATALAN RETAIL LTD
Previous Name(s) and Date(s) of Change
Principal Activities
SIC Codes
Structure
Brand Information
Recent Developments
FINANCIAL PROFILE
Sales
Profits
Employees
Balance Sheet/Ratios
MONSOON ACCESSORIZE LTD
Previous Name(s) and Date(s) of Change
Principal Activities
SIC Codes
Structure
Brand Information
Recent Developments
FINANCIAL PROFILE
Sales
Profits
Employees
Balance Sheet/Ratios
MOSS BROS GROUP PLC
Previous Name(s) and Date(s) of Change
Principal Activities
SIC Codes
Structure
Brand Information
Recent Developments
FINANCIAL PROFILE
Sales
Profits
Employees
Balance Sheet/Ratios
NEW LOOK RETAIL GROUP LTD
Previous Name(s) and Date(s) of Change
Principal Activities
SIC Code
Structure
Brand Information
Recent Developments
FINANCIAL PROFILE
Sales
Profits
Employees
Balance Sheet/Ratios
NEXT PLC
Previous Name(s) and Date(s) of Change
Principal Activities
SIC Codes
Structure
Brand Information
Recent Developments
FINANCIAL PROFILE
Sales
Profits
Employees
Balance Sheet/Ratios
PRIMARK STORES LTD
Previous Name(s) and Date(s) of Change
Principal Activities
SIC Code
Structure
Brand Information
Recent Developments
FINANCIAL PROFILE
Sales
Profits
Employees
Balance Sheet/Ratios
RIVER ISLAND CLOTHING COMPANY LTD
Previous Name(s) and Date(s) of Change
Principal Activities
SIC Codes
Structure
Brand Information
Recent Developments
FINANCIAL PROFILE
Sales
Profits
Employees
Balance Sheet/Ratios
Further Sources
Associations
Publications
General Sources
Government Publications
Other Sources
Sources
Understanding TGI Data
Number, Profile, Penetration
Social Grade
Standard Region
Research
The Range of Reports

- Alexon Group PLC
- Arcadia Group Ltd
- Aurora Fashions Holdings Ltd
- Austin Reed Group Ltd
- Debenhams PLC
- French Connection Group PLC
- HandM Hennes and Mauritz UK Ltd
- House of Fraser (Stores) Ltd
- Laura Ashley Holdings PLC
- Marks and Spencer PLC
- Matalan Retail Ltd
- Monsoon Ltd
- Moss Bros Group PLC
- New Look Retail Group Ltd
- Next PLC
- Primark Stores Ltd
- River Island Clothing Company Ltd