Clothing Retailing - Europe : Market Research Report

Clothing Retailing - Europe

Published by: Mintel International Group Ltd.

Published: Oct. 1, 2007

Insights and Opportunities
Market in Brief: The European clothing market; Specialists the main channel; H&M holds top position; Forecasts; Trends and issues
European Summary: Report scope; Technical notes; Financial definitions; Currencies; Country codes; VAT; Other abbreviations; The European clothing market; Channels of distribution; Strong specialists; …and weak ones; The hypermarket; European clothing specialists’ sector; Sales value and trends; Clothing relative to all retail; Sector concentration; The fragmented; The consolidated; The market leaders; Leading clothing specialists; Sales trends; Outlet trends; Cross-border activity
European Trends and Outlook: Online retailing - opportunity or threat?; Stores and website - the perfect combination?; Integration the key; Technological innovation; Clothing retailers not early adopters; UK retailers ahead of the game; Germany lags behind; H&M and Inditex holding back; Others pushing ahead faster; Dovetailing with the printed catalogue; A good test bed; Partnership arrangements; Most websites used to inform and not to trade; The mature shopper; A sizeable opportunity; Not like their children; The issues; Where do the over-45s shop?; The appeal of the youth-oriented brands; The winning combination; …if there is one; The mid-market squeeze; Price deflation; Cheap as sign of savvy; See-through pricing; A place for the £3 T-shirt; Escaping the discount mentality; Green and ethical; Eco-awareness yet to change buying behaviour; Part of the competitive environment; Complexity and scale of the challenge; Transparency; Value retailers scrutinised; Young and green?; Could there be a backlash?; Sector sales forecasts; Relative performance; Actual performance
European Consumer Context: Introduction; Comparison of consumer typologies across Europe; Germany; France; Great Britain; Spain; Comparison of agreement with clothing lifestyle statements; France; Germany; Spain; Great Britain
Austria: The Market in Brief; The future; Market size and performance; Market leaders; Broader Market Environment; Unemployment; Ageing population; Economy growing slightly; Inflation; The Market in Context; Key findings; Clothing market versus all retail sales; Clothing versus other personal adornment and personal care categories; Clothing versus ‘fashion for the home’; Sector Size and Forecast; Future; Past; Economic outlook; Retail sector - healthy outlook; Retail sales forecasts; Past; Outlets and enterprises; Channels of Distribution; Retail Competitor Analysis; Market shares; Retailer Profiles
Belgium: Market in Brief; The future; Market size and performance; Market leaders; Broader Market Environment; Population is growing….; …. but is also ageing; Fewer family units; The Flemish dominate; A robust economy; The Market in Context; Key findings; Spending on clothing; Clothing versus other personal adornment and personal care categories; Inflation well under control; Sector Size and Forecast; Future; Past; Clothing retailers’ prospects; Retail sales forecast; Outlet and enterprise data; Channels of Distribution; Retail Competitor Analysis; Market shares; Evaluation; Retailer Profiles
Czech Republic: Market in Brief; The future; Market size and performance; Market leaders; Broader Market Environment; Population isn’t growing; The economy, good thus far….; …but political deadlock increases uncertainty; The Market in Context; Spending on clothing; Clothing versus other areas of consumer spending; Sector Size and Forecast; Future; Past; Sector value and trends; Prospects; Forecasts; The past; Outlet and enterprise data; Channels of distribution; Department stores and grocers; Retail competitor analysis; Market shares; Evaluation; Retailer Profiles
Denmark: Market in Brief; The future; Market performance; Sector performance; Market leaders; Broader Market Environment; Population - boost from the younger age groups; But ageing overall; More single-person households; The economy in an upturn; Inflation - modest and under control; The Market in Context; Key findings; Consumer spending mapping GDP growth closely; Spending on clothing; Sector breakdown; Sector Size and Forecast; Future; Past; Outlet data; Channels of Distribution; Retail Competitor Analysis; Multiples; Buying groups; Market shares; Evaluation; Retailer Profiles
Finland: Market in Brief; The future; Market size and performance; Market leaders; Broader Market Environment; Living longer - getting older; Long distances, small catchment areas; Economy gathering speed; But inflation stays low; The Market in Context; Consumers feeling confident; Clothing over personal care…; But durables over fashion…; And home over personal appearance; Sector Size and Forecast; Future; Past; Economy - slowing but solid growth; Retail sector - healthy outlook; Clothing retailers above average; Past; Outlets and enterprises; Channels of Distribution; Retail Competitor Analysis; The landscape; Consolidation; New entrants; Market shares; Evaluation; Retailer Profiles
France: Market in Brief; The future; Market size and performance; Consumer behaviour; Market leaders; Broader Market Environment; Growing and greying population; Economic growth; Unemployment; Consumer confidence; The Market in Context; Key findings; Steady spending from households; Clothing prices subdued; Clothing spend vs. retail; Sector Size and Forecast; Future; Past; Economic outlook; Retail sales forecasts; Specialist retailers’ prospects; Past; Enterprises; The Consumer - Where They Buy Clothes; Where people buy; Who buys where; The fashion stores; For families; Non-specialists; The Consumer - Motivations and Shopping Habits; Demographic characteristics of consumer typologies; Style vs. comfort; Love fashion, love shopping?; Individuals; Channels of Distribution; Grocers; Home shopping; Sports goods retailers; Department and variety stores; Retail Competitor Analysis; The big home-grown; ...and the growing internationals; Domestics fight back; Non-specialists; Market shares; Evaluation; Retailer Profiles
Germany: Market in Brief; The future; Market performance; Sector performance; Channels of distribution; Market leaders; Consumer results; Broader Market Environment; Ageing population; Economy looking brighter, at last; Inflation; The Market in Context; Key findings; Subdued consumer spending; Clothing struggles to keep up; Price deflation; Sector Size and Forecast; Key findings; Economic outlook; Consumer outlook; Clothing retailers’ prospects; Retail sales forecasts; Past; The Consumer - Where They Buy Clothes; Where people buy; Marketing positioning; Who buys where - specialists; Who buys where - generalists; The Consumer - Motivations and Shopping Habits; Demographic characteristics of consumer typologies; But little confidence in style; Channels of Distribution; Retail Competitor Analysis; Leading retailers; Market shares; Evaluation; Retailer Profiles
Greece: Market in Brief; The future; Market size and performance; Market leaders; Broader Market Environment; Slow population growth; A booming economy; The Market in Context; Clothing versus other spending categories; Inflation; Clothing versus other personal adornment and personal care categories; Sector Size and Forecast; Future; Past; Retail sector prospects; Retail sales forecasts; Past; Outlet and enterprise data; Channels of Distribution; Clothing specialists; Department stores; Market stalls/non-store; Non-specialists; Retail Competitor Analysis; Market shares; Evaluation; Retailer Profiles
Hungary: Market in Brief; The future; Market size and performance; Market leaders; Broader Market Environment; The population is declining…; ... and ageing; A strong economy; Inflation is lower but still not under control; The Market in Context; Key findings; Spending on clothing; Clothing versus other personal adornment and personal care categories; Sector Size and Forecast; Future; Past; Sector value and trends; Prospects; Forecasts; The past; Outlet and enterprise data; Channels of Distribution; Clothing specialists; Mixed goods retailers; Food retailing; Mail order and other channels; Retail Competitor Analysis; Market shares; Retailer Profiles
Republic of Ireland: Market in Brief; Clothing and footwear spending have improved; Clothing specialists’ sales show strong growth; Future looks bright; Clothing specialists are the dominant channel; Dunnes is dominant player; Broader Market Environment; Population; Economy; The Market in Context; Key findings; Consumer spending showing signs of strain; Clothing losing out to holidays; Inflation worryingly high; Sector Size and Forecast; Future; Past; Retail sales forecast; Outlet data; Channels of Distribution; Retail Competitor Analysis; Market shares; Evaluation; Retailer Profiles; Italy; Market in Brief; The future; Market size and performance; Market leaders; Broader Market Environment; Struggling economy; Inflation continues downward trend…; …GDP shows weak growth in 2007 so far; Ageing population; The Market in Context; Key points; Clothing market value and trends; Sector Size and Forecast; Future; Past; The Consumer - Where They Shop; Where people buy; Who buys where; Channels of Distribution; Clothing specialists; Department stores; Food retailers; Other; Retail Competitor Analysis; Market shares; Evaluation; Retailer Profiles
The Netherlands: Market in Brief; The future; Market size and performance; Sector performance; Market leaders; Broader Market Environment; Immigration is pushing up population levels; Small households increasing; Regions; A healthy economy; A new coalition government committed to increased public spending; Inflation back to historic low levels; The Market in Context; Key findings; Spending on clothing; Clothing versus other non-food categories; Sector Size and Forecast; Future; Past; Economic outlook; More fashionability; The end of deflation?; Multiples will continue to grow; Going green; Retail sales forecasts; Past; Outlet and enterprise data; Channels of Distribution; Retail Competitor Analysis; Market shares; Evaluation; Retailer Profiles
Norway: Market in Brief; The future; Market size and performance; The competitive landscape; Broader Market Environment; An ageing population; Sparsely populated country; A robust economy; Inflation under control; Record-low unemployment; The Market in Context; Robust growth in all spending; Apparel sees heavy price deflation; Clothing in context; The clothing market - 2006; Sector Size and Forecast; Future; Past; Economic outlook; Retailers’ prospects; Past; Outlet and enterprise data; Channels of Distribution; Retail Competitor Analysis; Consolidation on the rise; Going private; The more the merrier?; Market shares; Evaluation; Retailer Profiles
Poland: Market in Brief; The future; Market size and performance; Market leaders; Broader Market Environment; The population is declining with large numbers working abroad; Age profile will switch from youthful to ageing; Shrinking household size; Falling population in provincial cities; Economy doing well in spite of politicians; Inflation outlook remains uncertain; Unemployment is still too high, but is falling; The Market in Context; Spending on clothing; Clothing versus other areas of consumer spending; Sector Size and Forecast; Future; Past; Sector value and trends; Prospects; Specialists to push forward; Past; Outlet and enterprise data; Channels of distribution; Clothing specialists - tough competition; Food retailers - a growing slice of the pie; Traditional channels; Department stores; Factory outlets; Retail Competitor Analysis; European players pile in…; …but domestics clean up; Market shares; Evaluation; Retailer Profiles
Portugal: Market in Brief; The future; Market size and performance; Market leaders; Broader Market Environment; A growing population; A struggling economy; Inflation up again in 2006; The Market in Context; Spending on clothing; Clothing versus other personal adornment and personal care categories; Sector Size and Forecast; Future; Past; Clothing retailers’ prospects; Economic outlook; Retail sales forecasts; Past; Outlet and enterprise data; Channels of Distribution; Retail Competitor Analysis; Market shares; Evaluation; Retailer Profiles
Spain: Market in Brief; The future; Market performance; Sector performance; Channels of distribution; Market leaders; Consumer behaviour; Broader Market Environment; Growing population; But ageing too; Steady economic growth; But times are changing; Unemployment to fall further; The Market in Context; Key findings; Consumer spending buoyed by booming housing market; Clothing a sluggish performer; Some price inflation; Sector Size and Forecast; Key findings; Economic outlook; Clothing retailers’ prospects; Price-led segment to grow; Shaking things up; Retail sales forecasts; Past; The Consumer - Motivations and Shopping Habits; Demographic characteristics of consumer typologies; ‘Conservative’ approach; Convert more female visitors into buyers; Direct correlation between interest and age; I want it all; Money talks with individualists and label-admirers; Channels of Distribution; Clothing specialists; Department and variety stores; Textile specialists; Grocers; Home shopping; Market stalls; Retail Competitor Analysis; Market shares; Evaluation; Retailer Profiles
Sweden: Market in Brief; The future; Market size and performance; Market leaders; Broader Market Environment; Expanding but ageing population; A strong and growing economy; Very low inflation; The Market in Context; Sector Size and Forecast; Future; Past; Economic outlook; Retail sales forecast; Past; Channels of Distribution; Retail Competitor Analysis; 2006 - a mixed performance; The competitive landscape; Increasing levels of corporate activity; International players; Market shares; Evaluation; Retailer Profiles
Switzerland: Market in Brief; The future; Market size and performance; Market leaders; Broader Market Environment; Population trends; Steady growth; The economy; GDP; Inflation; Unemployment; Consumer spending; The Market in Context; Clothing market versus clothing specialists and all retail sales; Clothing versus selected spending categories; Sector Size and Forecast; The future; The past; Channels of Distribution; Retail Competitor Analysis; Market shares; Retailer Profiles
UK: Issues in the Market; Main themes; Abbreviations; Insights and Opportunities; Moving online - a drift or flood; Don’t forget the stores; Green is the new black; Market in Brief; The future - clothing to outperform all retail; Clothing spending - robust growth despite deflation; Industry insights - on value and online fashion; Consumer behaviour - price and fit are top of mind; Shopping patterns - M&S vs Primark for the nation’s favourite; Market leaders - a concentrated sector; Fast Forward Trends; Trend 1: I-Creative; Definition; What next?; Trend 2: Life Imitating Science Fiction; Definition; What next?; Trend 3: Many Mes, the Multiplex Consumer; Definition; What next?; What is Fast Forward Trends?; Industry Insights; Key findings; Retailer/market performance; The value sector; The middle-market; The upper middle market; Factors affecting the clothing market; Limited editions; Celebrity ranges; Impact of eBay; The future; Future strategies; Winners and losers; Fashion trends for autumn 2007 and spring 2008; Online shopping; Who does online well? Some physical retailers …; … but ASOS is highly-regarded; Ensuring that people still enjoy physical shopping; Need for doing things differently online to physical - ie dual pricing?; How big will online become in clothing retailing?; Virtual reality and Second Life; Green/ethical; Success (or not) of organic clothing ranges; Price; Changing buying behaviour - cheap vs trading up; Store design; Examples of interesting stores designs in the UK; Customer service; Examples of retailers with great/innovative customer service; Internal Market Environment; M&S recovery; Competition from supermarkets; Online shopping - friend or foe?; Innovation the key; Deflation will start to ease; Consumer sentiment; Ethical, organic and all that; Celebrity collaboration; Broader Market Environment; Population trends; Growing, greying population; Population implications for the clothing market; The consumer; Increasingly affluent; PDI continues to rise; Bank of England determined to curb rising inflationary pressures; Consumer implications for the clothing market; The Market in Context; Key findings; Clothing holds up well; Clothing market versus clothing specialists and all retail sales; Clothing versus other personal adornment and personal care categories; Personal versus home ‘fashion’; Traditional recreation stands its ground; Strengths and Weaknesses in the Market; Strengths; Weaknesses; Who’s Innovating?; Online inspiration; Made in the UK; Technical innovation; Price-stretch; Magic mirror; Self checkouts; Sector Size and Forecast; Key findings; The future; Economic outlook; Inflation; Consumer outlook; Retail sales; Online potential; Clothing specialists forecasts; The past; Clothing specialists gain retail market share; Where They Buy Clothes; Key findings; Where they shop - trend data; 2006 clothing shopping patterns; Department and variety stores; Supermarkets and value retailers; Supermarkets; Value retailers; Fashion specialists; Age; Socio-economic group; Other clothing channels; Number of outlets used; Where the consumers shopped by number of outlets used; Where They Buy Clothes - Detailed Consumer Demographics; What Shoppers Want to See in Clothing Shops; Key findings; Mars and Venus have different priorities.; For fits sake; Availability; Service, please!; Shopability vs. Inspiration; What Shoppers Want to See in Clothing Shops - Detailed Consumer Demographics; Attitudes Towards Clothes Shopping; Key findings; Price first!; Impulse and Internet; Indulgence or agony?; No to clone-fashion; Conscience - a side issue; Identifying targets; Price-conscious (29%); Keen shoppers (21%); Fast and furious (16%); Unconcerned (21%); Provenance (13%); Where they shop; Attitudes Towards Clothes Shopping - Detailed Consumer Demographics; Channels of Distribution; Specialists; Department stores - a mixed bag; Grocers mount a serious challenge…; And keep abreast of consumer trends; Home shopping; Others; Brand Elements; M&S/Per Una; Brand qualities; M&S has come out and the party is started!; Bhs; Brand qualities; Bhs identity crisis; TK Maxx; Brand qualities; Hot arrivals, or just old lines?; Monsoon; Brand qualities; Creating a storm?; Zara; Brand qualities; Spanish success with high expectations; Brand qualities; The most stylish are Zara and Next/Next directory; Usage of brands; Most familiar are M&S/Per Una, Next/Next Directory and Bhs; Brand consideration; Attitudes towards brands; Brand satisfaction and performance; Brand commitment; Round up; Retail Competitor Analysis; Specialists; M&S dominates; Next looking vulnerable; Arcadia a mixed bag; Value sector continues to motor; International presence; Non-specialists; Market shares; Share of specialists sales; Evaluation; Retail Advertising and Promotion; UK advertising expenditure; Specialist retailers; Department stores and supermarkets
Retailer Profiles
Arcadia Group: Strategic evaluation; Background; Financial performance; Store portfolio; Retail offering; Market positioning/brands; Brands; Pricing; Service; Operational issues; Advertising and marketing; e-commerce and home shopping
Benetton Group: Strategic evaluation; Background; Financial performance; Store portfolio; Retail offering; Market positioning; Brands; Product offer; Pricing; Operational issues; Advertising and marketing; e-commerce and home shopping
Bhs: Strategic evaluation; Background; Financial performance; Store portfolio; Retail offering; Market positioning; Brands/product offer; Pricing; e-commerce and home shopping
C&A: Strategic evaluation; Background; Financial performance; Store portfolio; Retail offering; Market positioning; Brands; Product offer; Pricing; Operational issues; Advertising and marketing; e-commerce and home shopping
Grupo Cortefiel: Strategic evaluation; Background; Financial performance; Store portfolio; Outlet numbers by fascia and type; European operations; Retail offering; Market positioning; Product offer by brand; e-commerce
Grupo Inditex: Strategic evaluation; Background; Financial performance; Like-for-like sales growth; Operating profit by fascia; Store portfolio; European outlet data by country; Franchises and joint ventures; Retail offering; Market positioning, brands and pricing; Operational issues; Advertising and marketing; e-commerce and home shopping
H&M Hennes & Mauritz: Strategic evaluation; Background; Control and support; Financial performance; Store portfolio; Store concept; Concept stores; Retail offering; Market positioning; Brands/product offer; One-off collections; Pricing; Operational issues; Advertising and marketing; e-commerce and home shopping
Mango Group: Strategic evaluation; Background; Financial performance; Increasing exposure to international markets; International business goes from strength to strength; Company’s sales and stores growth; Retail sales by selected European market; Store portfolio; Non-European activities; Mango Canada; Mango US; Retail offering; Market positioning; Product offer/brands; New developments; Pricing; Advertising and marketing; e-commerce and home shopping
Marks & Spencer (M&S): Strategic evaluation; Background; Financial performance; Store portfolio; Other international stores; Retail offering; Market positioning; Product offer; Advertising and marketing; e-commerce and home shopping
Matalan: Strategic evaluation; Background; Financial performance; Store portfolio; Retail offering; Market positioning; Product offer/brands; Pricing; Advertising and marketing; e-commerce and home shopping
Mosaic Fashions: Strategic evaluation; Ownership; Background; Financial performance; Store portfolio; Store design; Retail offering; Market positioning/product offer; Operational issues; e-commerce and home shopping; A new take on browsing
New Look: Strategic evaluation; Background; Financial performance; Store portfolio; Retail offering; Market positioning; Product offer/brands; Pricing; Operational issues; Advertising and marketing; e-commerce and home shopping
Next Group: Strategic evaluation; Background; Financial performance; Store portfolio; Retail offering; Market positioning; Product offer; Recent developments/brands; Pricing; Operational issues; Advertising and marketing; e-commerce and home shopping
Peek & Cloppenburg (Düsseldorf): Strategic evaluation; Background; P&C Düsseldorf and P&C Hamburg; Financial performance; Store portfolio; Retail offering; Market positioning; Brands; Product offer; Pricing; e-commerce
Primark/Penneys: Strategic evaluation; Background; Financial data; Store portfolio; Overseas expansion; Store environment; Retail offering; Brands/product offer; Operational issues; Advertising and marketing; e-commerce and home shopping
Vivarte: Strategic evaluation; Background; Financial performance; Store portfolio; Retail offering; Market positioning; Product offer and brands; e-commerce and home shopping
Mini Company Profiles
Adler: Background; Financial performance; Store portfolio; Retail offering; Market positioning; Brands; Product offer; Pricing; Advertising and marketing; e-commerce and home shopping
Adolfo Dominguez: Background; Financial performance; Store portfolio; Expansion plans; Focus on megastores; Asian expansion; Corners within El Corte Inglés department stores; Retail offering; Market positioning; Product offer; Clothing; Fragrances and skincare; Accessories; Brands; Pricing and advertising; e-commerce
Alexon Group: Background; Financial performance; Store portfolio; Retail offering; Market positioning; Product offer; Brands; e-commerce and home shopping
Aranypók: Background; Financial performance; Store portfolio; Retail offering; Product offer; Brands; e-commerce and home shopping
Bernardi: Background; Financial performance; Store portfolio; Retail offering; e-commerce and home shopping
Bestseller: Background; Financial performance; Store portfolio; Europe; International; Retail offering; Market positioning; Product offer and brands; Operational issues; Advertising and marketing; e-commerce
Charles Vögele: Background; Financial performance; Store portfolio; Retail offering; Market positioning; Brands; Product offer; Pricing; Advertising and marketing; e-commerce and home shopping
Chicco Artsana: Background; Financial performance; Store portfolio; Retail offering; Market positioning, products and brands; e-commerce
Diramode (Pimkie): Background; Financial performance; Store portfolio; Retail offering; Market positioning; Brands; Product offer and pricing; Operational issues; Advertising and marketing; e-commerce and home shopping
Dress Partner: Background; Financial performance; Store portfolio; Retail offering; Market positioning; Brands; e-commerce and home shopping
Dunnes Stores: Background; Financial performance; Store portfolio; Retail offering; Market positioning; Product offer, brands and e-commerce
Esprit: Background; Financial performance; Store portfolio; Retail offering; Market positioning; Brands; Product offer; Pricing; e-commerce and home shopping
Etam Group: Background; Financial performance; Store portfolio; Retail offering; Products, brands and market positioning; e-commerce
Ethel Austin: Background; Financial performance; Store portfolio; Retail offering; Market positioning; Brands; Product offer; Pricing; Advertising and marketing; e-commerce and home shopping
Euretco Fashion B.V.: Background; Financial performance; Store portfolio; Retail offering; Affiliated members
Gap: Background; Financial performance; Store portfolio; Retail offering; Market positioning; Brands; Product offer; Pricing; e-commerce and home shopping
Glou: Background; Financial performance; Store portfolio; Retail offering
Grupo Induyco: Background; Financial performance; Store portfolio; Retail offering; Market positioning; Brands and Product offer; Sfera; Operational issues; e-commerce
IC Companys: Background; Financial performance; Sales by channel; Sales by country; Sales by brand; Store portfolio; Retail offering; Market positioning and brands; Operational issues; e-commerce and home shopping
Intres: Background; Financial performance; Store portfolio; Retail offering; Market positioning and products; 2006 main developments
KappAhl: Background; Financial performance; Store portfolio; Retail offering; Market positioning; Product offer; Brands; Operational issues; Advertising and marketing; e-commerce and home shopping
Kenvelo: Background; Financial performance; Store portfolio; Retail offering; Market positioning; Brands; Product offer; Pricing; Advertising and marketing; e-commerce and home shopping
KiK: Background; Financial performance; Store portfolio; Retail offering; Market positioning; Product offer; Pricing; Advertising and marketing; e-commerce and home shopping
Lindex: Background; Financial performance; Store portfolio; Market positioning; Product offer; Operational issues; e-commerce and home shopping
LPP: Background; Financial performance; Store portfolio; Retail propositions; Market positioning; Brands; Product offer; Pricing; e-commerce and home shopping
Mackays Stores Group Ltd: Background; Financial performance; Store portfolio; Retail offering; Market positioning; Brands; Product offer; Pricing; e-commerce and home shopping
Maxeda Fashion Stores: Background; Financial performance; Store portfolio; Retail offering; Market positioning, brands and product offer; e-commerce and home shopping
Monsoon: Background; Financial performance; Store portfolio; Retail offering; Market positioning; Product offer; e-commerce and home shopping
Mothercare: Background; Financial performance; Store portfolio; Retail offering; Market positioning; Brands; Product offer; e-commerce and home shopping
New Yorker: Background; Financial performance; Store portfolio; Retail offering; Market positioning; Brands; Product offer; Pricing; Advertising and marketing; e-commerce and home shopping
Original Marines: Background; Financial performance; Store portfolio; Retail offering; Market positioning; Brands; Product offer

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