Handbags: Market Research Report

July 2010 | 197 pages | ID: HF4DE48BB2DEN
Global Industry Analysts, Inc

Abstracts

This report analyzes the US and European Markets for Handbags in US$ Million.

Analytics provided for the US market for Handbags includes handbags made from all material types including leather, cloth, nylon and others.

Analytics provided for the European market for Handbags includes only leather handbags.

Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2007 through 2015.

Also, a six-year historic analysis is provided for these markets.

The report profiles 201 companies including many key and niche players such as Burberry Group PLC, Coach, Inc., Chanel S.A, Columbia Sportswear Company, Dooney & Bourke, Inc., Etienne Aigner, Inc., G-III Apparel Group, Ltd., Fiorelli, Guess, Inc., Gucci, Hartmann, Inc., Jane Shilton PLC, Jones Apparel Group, Inc., Juicy Couture, Inc., Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation, Prada SPA, Samsonite Corporation, and LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton.

Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research.

Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

Contents

I.INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS

Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Disclaimers
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
Quantitative Techniques & Analytics
Product Definitions and Scope of Study

II. A US & EUROPEAN MARKET REPORT

1.INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

Handbags – A Prized Possession for Women
Noteworthy Trends
Changing Face of Global Handbags Industry
Handbags Sales Witness Decelerated Growth
Developing Countries Steal the Show
Fashion Dresses up Handbag Industry's Growth
Now Handbags for Men!!
Demand for Affordable/Cheap Designer Handbags Surges Up
Replica Designer Handbags Set Fashion Accessories Market on Roll
Luxury Brands – Eyeing for a Bigger Share
Oversized Handbags Catch the Fancy of Women Buyers
Computerization in Manufacturing to Bring Cost Efficiency
Women's Designer Handbags Drive Wholesalers Gain
Handbags Industry Trends - 2010

2.PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Handbag-A Definition
Historical Backdrop
Availability & Manufacturing Process
The Broad Mix
Baguette
Bowler
Bucket bag
Demi handbag
Drawstring bag
Doctor’s bag
Evening bag
Flapbag
Haute Couture
Hobo bag
Shoulder bag
Signature bag
Wristlet
Clutch
Duffel
Messenger Bag
Purse
Satchel bag
Sling Bag
Tote

3.REGIONAL MARKET REVIEW

3A.UNITED STATES

A. MARKET ANALYSIS

Handbags Market Adversely Affected by Economic Recession
Key Distribution Channels

Table 1. US Handbags Market (2009E): Percentage Share of Handbag Sales by Distribution Channel- Department Stores, Mass Retails, Specialty Stores, Specialty Chains and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Competition

Table 2. US Handbag, Luggage & Leather Accessories Market (2009): Percentage Market Share of Leading Players - Coach Inc., Samsonite Corporation, Wilsons The Leather Experts, Inc. and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Key Handbags Import Markets
China
Vietnam
India
Key Market Statistics

Table 3. US Handbags Market (2007): Percentage Breakdown of Women Spending by Handbag Category - Luxury, Upscale, Mid-Market, Standard, Downmarket (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 4. US Handbags Market (2007): Percentage Number of Shoppers Buying Luxury Handbags by Age Group (in Years) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Strategic Corporate Developments
Dorfman Pacific Acquires Cappelli Straworld
NexCen Brands Establishes Shoebox New York Stores in Kuwait
Steven Madden Enters into Licensing Deal with KLSI and Phat Fashions
Bradley Bayou Enters into Licensing Deal with Westport
Real American Brands Signs Letter of Intent with Hillary Chan Latos
Product Launches
Brother International Launches The Ladies Fashion & Beauty Bag Range
Hartmann Launches Range of Belting Leather Totes
Hawaiian's Launches New Range of Bags
Speck Launches CorePack FLY
Accessory Network Group to Launch Smurfs Bags, Accessories Collection
Half the Sky Designs Launches Rebagz 2008 Collection and Rebagz Appearances
Emporio Armani Launches SS09 Range of Bags
Kidrobot Introduces New Bag Range

B. MARKET ANALYTICS

Volume Analytics

Table 5. US Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Handbags with Annual Sales in Million Units for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 6. US Historical Review for Handbags with Annual Sales in Million Units for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Dollar Analytics

Table 7. US Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Handbags with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 8. US Historical Review for Handbags with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

3B.EUROPE

A. MARKET ANALYSIS

Ecofashion- The New Buzzword
Designer Handbags Gain Hold
Growing Demand for EU Branded Handbags from Asia
Production Soars
Regional Market Overview
Italy
Market Overview
Economic Recession and Impact on Italian Leather Goods Industry
Combating Recession Woes!!
Export/Import Scenario

Table 9. Italian Leather and Artificial Leather Market (2009): Imports to Italy by Country – China, France, Germany, India and Spain (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 10. Italian Leather and Artificial Leather Market (2009): Exports from Italy by Country – Switzerland, France, Germany, UK, Spain and US (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

The United Kingdom
Market Overview
Factors Driving Demand
France
Market Overview
Germany
Market Overview
Spain
Market Overview
Product Launches
Gucci Introduces Jackie Bag
Mulberry to Launch New Handbags Collection
Chica Chick Introduces Two-in-One Designer Bag
Balmain to Introduce New Handbags
MaxMara Launches Emma Bag
Strategic Corporate Developments
Kurt Geiger Enters into Licensing and Distributing Deal with Nine West Footwear
Prada to Unveil Unit in Madrid
Exponent Private Equity Acquires Radley
Antichi Pellettieri Acquires Finduck
Inditex Group Establishes Uterqüe

B. MARKET ANALYTICS

Table 11. European Recent Past, Current and Future Analysis for Leather Handbags by Geographic Region – France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain & Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2007 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 12. European Historic Review for Leather Handbags by Geographic Region – France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain & Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2006 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

Table 13. European 13- Year Perspective for Leather Handbags by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Dollar Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain & Rest of Europe for Years 2003, 2009, and 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)

4.FOCUS ON SELECT MARKET PLAYERS

Burberry Group PLC (UK)
Coach, Inc. (US)
Chanel S.A (France)
Dooney & Bourke, Inc. (US)
Etienne Aigner, Inc. (US)
G-III Apparel Group, Ltd (US)
Fiorelli (The UK)
Guess, Inc. (US)
Gucci (Italy)
Hartmann, Inc. (US)
Jane Shilton PLC (The UK)
Jones Apparel Group, Inc.
Juicy Couture, Inc.
Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation
Prada SPA (Italy)
Samsonite Corporation
LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton (France)

III. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Total Companies Profiled: 201 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 201)
Region/CountryPlayers
The United States
Japan
Europe
France
Germany
The United Kingdom
Italy
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan)
Middle East
Africa