Global Apparel Markets

Abstract

Four times a year, Global Apparel Markets provides essential and up-to-date analysis and insight into the global apparel industry. Reports contain updates on retail trends, product developments, trade policy, company and country profiles, and business news - to keep retailers, manufacturers and investors informed of the facts and figures which affect their business.

Each issue contains:

• an editorial feature which contains insight and authoritative analysis from our team of experts;
• a detailed research-based report or company profile covering information on sourcing, developments in technology, colour and/or fabric trends, market sectors such as discount retailing, or other issues which affect companies in the apparel industry;
• a report on global apparel retail markets;
• a round-up of industry product developments and innovations;
• a feature on trade and trade policy;
• advice on strategy; and
• business news

Research-based reports planned for the first year include the following:

• Developments in apparel technology;
• Discount clothing retailing;
• Corporate social responsibility;
• Mass customisation and fit;
• Radio frequency identification;
• Sourcing apparel from South and South-East Asia;
• Strategies of clothing manufacturers in the post-quota era;
• The effect of online shopping and the Internet on the apparel industry; and
• Trends in apparel fabrics: a review of key fabric fairs in Europe and Asia.

The report on global apparel retail markets provides commentary on retail trends in key consumer markets and gives information on key players and fast growing retailers in China, India, Japan, the EU and the USA. It also includes financial results by company and by region and business news by company and by region.

The round-up of industry product developments and innovations includes information on: design; fabric treatments and finishes; "green" issues; machinery; new fibres for apparel fabrics; new manufacturing processes; smart fabric applications; and yarns and fabrics for apparel.

The feature on trade and trade policy provides an overview of global trade in the main consumer markets, details of recent trade agreements in selected regions, and insight and statistical data.

The strategy report provides "food for thought". It includes opinions based on first-hand interviews with industry experts and consultants who specialise in strategies employed in the global apparel industry.

The round-up of business news includes industry specific news about: acquisitions, divestments and mergers; conferences and exhibitions; financial results of leading companies; corporate social responsibility; investments; joint ventures, cooperation, licensing and distribution agreements; markets; patents and trademark disputes; and celebrity promotions.

Each issue also contains an extensive glossary of terms and a list of useful contact details.

An annual subscription to Global Apparel Markets is a cost-effective way to keep yourself and your colleagues informed about trends and developments in the global apparel industry. The reports are available on subscription in printed and electronic format. Individual issues are also available for purchase. Our customer service team will be pleased to advise you on the most suitable method of purchasing.