The following research report contains market research, analysis, statistics and business intelligence relating to research on Children's Wear Industry In England.

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ABSTRACT
Childrenswear represents a fast-growing sector of the UK clothing industry. Since 1991, the retail market has grown by over 60%, and in 2001, there was an increase of 5.1%, to £5.57bn. The three main sectors covered in this report are girls' and boys' clothing for children aged up to 14 years old, and infants' clothing for newborn babies up to 2 year-olds.

Childrenswear has evolved from being a homogenous product to a diverse part of the fashion industry, offering premium-priced products and catering for every sector of the market, from budget-priced basics to the latest designer labels.

Market growth over the past 2 or 3 years to 2002 has been attributed mainly to the continued influence of fashion, with almost every designer and top fashion retailer launching their own children's couture. The main buying force is from 9 to 14 year-olds, or `tweenagers', who are more financially independent and fashion conscious, and are heavily influenced by pop celebrities and sports personalities. This report covers the industry.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Executive Summary

1. Market Definition

* Report Coverage
* Market Sectors
* Market Trends
* The Child Population
* Table 1: The UK Child Population By Age Group (000 And %), 1996-2001
* Table 2: Number Of Live Births And The Birth Rate In The UK (000 And %), 1991-2001
* Price Deflation
* Table 3: Clothing Retail Price Indices (100=1987), 1996-2001
* Trends In Schoolwear
* Fashion Trends
* Organic Products
* Market Position
* The UK
* Table 4: Consumer Expenditure On Clothing By Value At Current Prices And Share Held By Childrenswear (£M At Rsp And %), 1997-2001
* Overseas

2. Market Size

* The Total Market
* Table 5: The UK Childrenswear Market By Value At Current Prices (£M At Rsp), 1997-2001
* Market Sectors
* Table 6: The UK Childrenswear Market By Sector By Value At Current Prices (£M At Rsp And %), 2001
* Girls' Clothing
* Table 7: The UK Girls' Clothing Sector By Value At Current Prices (£M At Rsp And %), 1997-2001
* Boys' Clothing
* Table 8: The UK Boys' Clothing Sector By Value At Current Prices (£M At Rsp And %), 1997-2001
* Infants' Clothing
* Table 9: The UK Infants' Clothing Sector By Value At Current Prices (£M At Rsp And %) 1997-2001
* Schoolwear
* Overseas Trade
* Table 10: Overseas Trade In Clothing By Value (£M), 1997-2001
* Imports
* Table 11: Apparel Imports To The UK By The Top Ten Countries Of Origin (£M), 2000 And 2001
* Exports
* Table 12: Top Ten Destinations For Apparel Exports From The UK (£M), 2000 And 2001

3. Industry Background

* Recent History
* Number Of Companies
* Table 13: Number Of Vat-Based Enterprises Engaged In The Manufacture Of Wearing Apparel By Turnover Sizeband (£000 And %), 2001
* Employment
* Table 14: Total UK Clothing, Textiles And Leather Manufacturing Industry By Employment (000 And Index 1996=100), 1996-2001
* Regional Variations In The Marketplace
* Distribution
* Table 15: Retail Distribution Of Childrenswear By Type Of Outlet By Value (%), 2001 25
* How Robust Is The Market?
* Legislation
* Multi Fibre Agreement
* National Minimum Wage Regulations
* Safety Regulations
* Key Trade Association
* The National Childrenswear Association

4. Competitor Analysis

* The Marketplace
* Market Leaders
* Table 16: Leading Companies In The UK Childrenswear Market By Turnover And Pre-Tax Profit (£M), 2000/2001
* Clothing Manufacturers
* Coats Plc
* Company Structure
* Current And Future Developments
* Financial Results
* Dewhirst Group Ltd
* Company Structure
* Current And Future Developments
* Financial Results
* William Baird Plc
* Company Structure
* Current And Future Developments
* Financial Results
* Other Childrenswear Manufacturers
* Schoolwear Suppliers
* Seet Ltd
* Company Structure
* Current And Future Developments
* Financial Results
* Other Schoolwear Suppliers
* Specialist Clothing Retailers
* Adams Childrenswear Ltd
* Company Structure
* Current And Future Developments
* Financial Results
* Arcadia Group Plc
* Company Structure
* Current And Future Developments
* Financial Results
* Benetton Retail (1988) Ltd
* Company Structure
* Current And Future Developments
* Financial Results
* Etam Plc
* Company Structure
* Current And Future Developments
* Financial Results
* Gap UK Ltd
* Company Structure
* Current And Future Developments
* Financial Results
* H&M Hennes Ltd
* Company Structure
* Current And Future Developments
* Financial Results
* Monsoon Plc
* Company Structure
* Current And Future Developments
* Financial Results
* Mothercare Plc
* Company Structure
* Current And Future Developments
* Financial Results
* Next Plc
* Company Structure
* Current And Future Developments
* Financial Results
* New Look Group Plc
* Company Structure
* Current And Future Developments
* Financial Results
* Zara UK Ltd
* Company Structure
* Current And Future Developments
* Financial Results
* Discount Retailers
* Matalan Plc
* Company Structure
* Current And Future Developments
* Financial Results
* Primark Stores Ltd
* Company Structure
* Current And Future Developments
* Financial Results
* The Peacock Group Plc
* Company Structure
* Current And Future Developments
* Financial Results
* Qs Group Plc
* Company Structure
* Current And Future Developments
* Financial Results
* Tj Hughes Plc
* Company Structure
* Current And Future Developments
* Financial Results
* Other Discount Retailers
* Mixed Retailers And Department Stores
* BHS Ltd
* Company Structure
* Current And Future Developments
* Financial Results
* Debenhams Plc
* Company Structure
* Current And Future Developments
* Financial Results
* Littlewoods Plc
* Company Structure
* Current And Future Developments
* Financial Results
* Marks And Spencer Plc
* Company Structure
* Current And Future Developments
* Financial Results
* Woolworths Plc
* Company Structure
* Current And Future Developments
* Financial Results
* The Supermarkets
* Mail Order
* Outside Suppliers
* Textile Suppliers
* Machinery Suppliers
* Product Finishes
* Advertising And Promotion
* Table 17: Main Media Advertising Expenditure On Childrenswear (£000), Years Ending March 1997-2002
* Table 18: Main Media Advertising Expenditure In The Childrenswear And Babies Clothing Markets (£000), Year Ending March 2002
* Recent Promotions
* Adams
* ETAM
* Exhibitions

5. Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities And Threats

* Strengths
* Weaknesses
* Opportunities
* Threats

6. Buying Behaviour

* Introduction
* Consumer Penetration
* Table 19: Purchasing Of Childrenswear (% Of Adults), 2001
* Table 20: Expenditure On Children's Clothing In The Previous 12 Months (% Of Women Purchasing), 1998-2001
* Table 21: The Purchase Of Clothing From Supermarkets (% Of Respondents), 2002

7. Current Issues

* City Academics
* The Role Of The Internet
* New Product Launches
* Marks And Spencer Plc
* Adams Childrenswear Ltd
* Selfridges Plc
* Asda Group Ltd
* Puma
* Diesel Kids
* Monsoon Kids
* Banner Ltd
* Woolworths Plc
* New Technology
* Corporate Activity
* Adams Childrenswear Ltd/The Boots Company Plc
* Ladybird
* Paul Smith
* Banner Ltd
* Tesco Plc
* Argos Ltd/Adams Childrenswear Ltd
* Matalan Plc
* National Schoolwear Centres
* Uniqlo
* Leglisative Changes
* New EU Clothing Sizes
* Vat

8. The Global Market

* Increasing Globalisation
* Table 22: The UK's Leading Foreign-Owned Specialist Clothing Retailers, 2001
* Selected Global Markets
* Australia
* France
* The US
* Continental Comparisions
* Advertising And Promotion
* Recent Developments
* China/World Trade Organization
* Ben Sherman
* Adams Childrenswear Ltd
* Osh Kosh B'gosh
* Nike/CWF

9. Forecasts

* Introduction
* Forecasts 2002 To 2006
* Table 23: Forecast UK Childrenswear Market By Value At Current Prices (£M At Rsp And %), 2002-2006
* Table 24: Forecast UK Childrenswear Market By Sector By Value At Current Prices (£M At Rsp And %), 2002-2006
* Future Trends
* Demographics
* Table 25: The Actual And Forecast UK Child Population By Age Group (000), 2001 And 2006
* Market Segmentation
* Product Development
* Competitor Forecasts

10. Company Profiles

* Adams Childrenswear Ltd
* Etam Plc
* Marks And Spencer Plc
* Matalan Plc
* Mothercare Plc
* Next Plc
* Seet Ltd
* Woolworths Plc

11. Further Sources

* Associations
* Publications
* Directories
* General Sources
* Bonnier Information Sources
* Government Publications
* Other Sources

DISCLAIMER
Information in this report relies on sources including Government Publications, Opinions of industry experts and other public sources. Infomat can accept no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of such information or for loss or damage caused by any use thereof. All prices subject to change without notice.

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Published: 2006 August
Market: Childrens
Region: England
Industry: Apparel
Pages: 45
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