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Clothing Retailing Update Market Report 2012

  • Published: February 2012
  • Region: World
  • 80 Pages
  • Key Note Publications Ltd

FEATURED COMPANIES

  • Alexon
  • Aurora Fashions
  • French Connection
  • JD Sports
  • Matalan
  • Primark
  • MORE

The UK clothing retailing market, which includes women's, men's and children's clothes, as well as clothing accessories, was estimated by Key Note to have increased by 3.3% in 2011, with sales reaching £43.1bn. Women's garments accounted for the largest sector in terms of value, followed by men's and children's clothing.

The clothing retailing industry has, like most consumer markets, been affected by the recession and slow recovery thereafter. The tough economic conditions led to a decline in sales in 2009; however, growth has since been achieved, although the market is not believed to be reaching its full potential. Notably this is due to the popularity of value, discount and grocery retailers' clothing collections, which remain sought after by cash-conscious consumers and on which retailers make little profit.

Other trends that are evident in the industry include the fast-fashion and disposable clothing phenomenon, which continues to boost sales. Predominantly, this has been a leading factor for growth within the women's garments sector; however, as the fashion industry becomes more focused on styles among men, fast-fashion trends for the gender are becoming just READ MORE >

Clothing Retailing Update 2012
Foreword
Executive Summary
Market Definition
REPORT COVERAGE
MARKET SECTORS
Garments
Clothing Accessories
MARKET TRENDS
The Current Economic Climate
Fast Fashion
Decline in Retailers
Home Shopping
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
General Overview
Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats
STRENGTHS
WEAKNESSES
OPPORTUNITIES
THREATS
Current Issues
THE ECONOMY
The Rising Cost of Clothing
Sales in the Current Economy
ADMINSTRATIONS AND TAKEOVERS
Alexon
JD Sports
La Senza
Peacocks
Pumpkin Patch
CORPORATE ACTIVITY
American Apparel
Arcadia
Aurora Fashions
Calzedonia
Eres
French Connection
Hugo Boss
HandM
Laura Ashley
Matalan
Moss Bros
Primark
River Island
Topshop
Zulily
TECHNOLOGY
Social Networking
Forecasts
INTRODUCTION
The Economy
Demographics
FORECASTS TO
MARKET GROWTH
FUTURE TRENDS
London
Online Developments
Retailers' Uncertain Future
Company Profiles
INTRODUCTION
DEFINITIONS
Turnover (Sales)
Pre-Tax Profit
Profit Margin
Average Remuneration
Sales per Employee
FURTHER INFORMATION
ARCADIA GROUP LTD
Previous Name(s) and Date(s) of Change
Principal Activities
SIC Codes
FINANCIAL PROFILE
Sales
Profits
Employees
Balance Sheet/Ratios
AURORA FASHIONS HOLDINGS LTD
Previous Name(s) and Date(s) of Change
Principal Activities
SIC Code
FINANCIAL PROFILE
Sales
Profits
Employees
Balance Sheet/Ratios
DEBENHAMS PLC
Previous Name(s) and Date(s) of Change
Principal Activities
SIC Codes
FINANCIAL PROFILE
Sales
Profits
Employees
Balance Sheet/Ratios
FRENCH CONNECTION GROUP PLC
Previous Name(s) and Date(s) of Change
Principal Activities
SIC Codes
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
FINANCIAL PROFILE
Sales
Profits
Employees
Balance Sheet/Ratios
HOUSE OF FRASER (STORES) LTD
Previous Name(s) and Date(s) of Change
Principal Activities
SIC Code
FINANCIAL PROFILE
Sales
Profits
Employees
Balance Sheet/Ratios
LAURA ASHLEY HOLDINGS PLC
Previous Name(s) and Date(s) of Change
Principal Activities
SIC Codes
FINANCIAL PROFILE
Sales
Profits
Employees
Balance Sheet/Ratios
MARKS AND SPENCER PLC
Previous Name(s) and Date(s) of Change
Principal Activities
SIC Code
FINANCIAL PROFILE
Sales
Profits
Employees
Balance Sheet/Ratios
MATALAN RETAIL LTD
Previous Name(s) and Date(s) of Change
Principal Activities
SIC Codes
FINANCIAL PROFILE
Sales
Profits
Employees
Balance Sheet/Ratios
MONSOON ACCESSORIZE LTD
Previous Name(s) and Date(s) of Change
Principal Activities
SIC Code
FINANCIAL PROFILE
Sales
Profits
Employees
Balance Sheet/Ratios
MOSS BROS GROUP PLC
Previous Name(s) and Date(s) of Change
Principal Activities
SIC Codes
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
FINANCIAL PROFILE
Sales
Profits
Employees
Balance Sheet/Ratios
NEXT PLC
Previous Name(s) and Date(s) of Change
Principal Activities
SIC Codes
FINANCIAL PROFILE
Sales
Profits
Employees
Balance Sheet/Ratios
PRIMARK STORES LTD
Previous Name(s) and Date(s) of Change
Principal Activities
SIC Code
FINANCIAL PROFILE
Sales
Profits
Employees
Balance Sheet/Ratios
RIVER ISLAND CLOTHING CO LTD
Previous Name(s) and Date(s) of Change
Principal Activities
SIC Codes
FINANCIAL PROFILE
Sales
Profits
Employees
Balance Sheet/Ratios
Further Sources
Publications
Government Publications

- Alexon
- JD Sports
- La Senza
- Peacocks
- Pumpkin Patch
- American Apparel
- Arcadia
- Aurora Fashions
- Calzedonia
- Eres
- French Connection
- Hugo Boss
- HandM
- Laura Ashley
- Matalan
- Moss Bros
- Primark
- River Island
- Topshop
- Zulily

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