Global Apparel Markets: Business Update, 1st Quarter 2011

This report provides an update of business news -- and markets -- in the following categories: acquisitions, divestments and mergers; company strategies; corporate social responsibility (CSR); financial results; joint ventures, cooperation, licensing and distribution; manufacturing facilities; market forecasts; markets; new brands; new stores; online retailing; and research and development (R&D). Companies, organisations and brands analysed in the report include Abercrombie & Fitch, Adidas, Aéropostale, Arvind Mills, Asos, Athleta, Benetton Group, Bosideng International Holdings, Diesel, Esprit, Fast Retailing, Gap, Gildan Activewear, g.u., Hanesbrands, H&M, Inditex, Invista, JC Penney, Keds, Labour Behind the Label, Lanboxing Company, Levi Strauss & Co, Li & Fung USA (LF USA), Marks & Spencer (M&S), Monsoon, Naturally Advanced Technologies (NAT), New Look, Next, Perry Ellis International, Phillips-Van Heusen, Primark, Quiksilver, Reliance Brands, Replay, RMIT University, Sainsbury’s, Sustainable Apparel Coalition, Teijin, Tesco, TJX Companies, USA Legwear, VF Corporation, Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP) and Zara.