Arts and Crafts Stores: Market Research Report

December 2011 | 177 pages | ID: A4721BC9BEEEN
Global Industry Analysts, Inc

Abstracts

The global outlook series on Arts and Crafts Stores provides a collection of statistical anecdotes, market briefs, and concise summaries of research findings.

The report identifies major trends, issues, challenges, growth drivers, mergers acquisitions, and corporate developments, in addition to providing 14 fact-rich market data tables.

Regional markets elaborated upon include United States, Canada, Japan, France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, China, India, Vietnam, and Africa, among others.

Also included is an indexed, easy-to-refer, fact-finder directory listing the addresses, and contact details of 1193 companies worldwide.

Contents

1.INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

Arts and Crafts – A Primer
Handicraft – An Exclusive Artistic Expression
Handicraft Market in Developing Economies
Seasonal Celebrations Boost Craft Store Sales.
Effect of Global Economic Downturn on Craft Industry
Recession Brings Transformation in the Art and Crafts Market
Industry Scope Widens to Include Youngsters and Males
Surge in Demand for Craft Books
Consumers Become Selective
Needlework and Metal Crafts Witness Unconventional Usage
Functional Crafts Gain Popularity
Growing Demand for Eco-Friendly Craft Supplies
Embroidery, Sewing and Quilting Segments Witness Usage of Varied Techniques
Scrapbooking Overview
Digital Photography Positively Influences Scrapbooking Market Growth
Scrapbooking Presents Potential Opportunities for Photo Market
Online Scrapbooking – An Increasingly Female-Oriented Activity

2.PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Arts & Crafts
Arts & Crafts Categories
Sculpture
Pottery
Woodworking
Chip Carving
Basketry
Straw Marquetry
Papercraft
Cardmaking
Bookbinding
Scrapbooking
Online Scrapbooking
Embroidery
Crocheting
Feltmaking
Quilting
Beadwork
Floral Design
Glassblowing
Mosaic
Materials Used
Finished Products
Retail Sales Channels
Direct Selling

3.ARTS MARKET OVERVIEW

Art Market Outlook

Table 1. World Fine Art Auctions Market (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Revenue and Lot Sales by Medium- Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, Print, Photography and Others

China Conquers the Global Fine Arts Market

Table 2. Global Market for Fine Arts (2010): Percentage Share Breakdown of Revenue by Region- Asia, North America, Europe and Rest of World

Table 3. World Fine Art Auctions Market (2010): Percentage Breakdown of Auction Revenue by Country- China, US, UK, France and Rest of World

York Leads the Fine Arts market
Global Art Market: Ranking of Regions by Auction Revenue Generated in 2010
Art Market Price Trends
Art Market Re-Gains Momentum
Art Market Cycles
Art Dealers and Auction Houses – Play Vital Role
Investment in Artworks
Arts Play an Important Role in Promoting Tourism
Tough Competition Between Sotheby’s and Christie’s

Table 4. World Fine Art Auctions Market (2010): Percentage Breakdown of Turnover and Lots Sold by Auction House- Sotheby’s, Christie’s and Others

Top Ten Auction Houses Ranked by Revenues Generated in 2010

4.MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS

5.STRATEGIC CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS

6.PRODUCT INNOVATIONS/ INTRODUCTIONS

A REGIONAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

1.THE UNITED STATES

Market Overview

Table 5 : US Current & Future Analysis for Arts and Crafts by Product Segment- Art, Floral, General, Jewelry & Beads, Paper and Sewing Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2015

Table 6. US 5-Year Perspective for Arts and Crafts by Product Segment- Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Art, Floral, General, Jewelry & Beads, Paper and Sewing for Years 2011 and 2015

Shift in Focus from New Stores to Cost Cutting Measures
Competitive Landscape
Small, Independent Specialty Retailers
Multi-Store Chains

Table 7. US Arts & Crafts Stores Market (2009): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Company for Michaels Stores, Jo-Ann Stores, Hobby Lobby, A.C. Moore and Others

Table 8. US Arts & Crafts Stores Market (2010): Number of Stores of Leading Companies - Michaels Stores, Jo-Ann Stores, Hobby Lobby, Hancock Fabrics, and A.C. Moore

Mass Merchandisers
Factors for Choosing Stores
Factors Influencing Purchase Decisions
Scrapbooking Market

Table 9. US Current & Future Analysis for Scrapbooking Market - Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2008 through 2012

Distribution Channels

Table 10. US Scrapbooking Market (2010): Percentage Breakdown of Scrapbooking Supply Spending by Distribution Channel for Craft Stores, General Merchandise Stores, Consultant, Specialty Scrapbook Stores and Others

Collectable Fine Crafts
Fine Craft Market in the US: Potential Areas by Region
Needlework, Piece Goods and Sewing Industry
Industry Background
Industry Scenario in the 1990s
Arts and Crafts – A Historic Perspective
Recent Past Scenario
Industry Associations

2.CANADA

Visual Arts and Crafts Overview
Canadian Crafts– A Diversified Industry

3.JAPAN

Market Overview
Young Artists – Drive Japanese Art Market

4.EUROPE

Market Overview
Leading Countries in Europe by Type of Crafts Produced
Beadwork in Europe
European Union Toy Export Market

Table 11. European Union Toy Exports (2010): Percentage Breakdown of Exports to Leading Countries- Switzerland, US, Norway, Australia, Turkey, Hong Kong, Russia, Canada and Japan

4A.FRANCE

French Arts Industry
French Art Collectors Prefer Foreign-Made Artworks
Government Comes up with Incentives

4B.THE UNITED KINGDOM

Art Exports

Table 12. European Art Market (2007-2009): European Import & Export Statistics for Art in GBP Million

Regulatory Issues in the Art and Antiques Market

Table 13. UK Current & Future Analysis for Arts and Crafts Market: Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2010 through 2015

4C.IRELAND

Irish Crafts Industry

5.ASIA-PACIFIC

Overview
Leading Countries in Asia-Pacific by Type of Crafts Produced
Government Initiatives to Promote Arts and Culture
Australian Government Invests in Cultural and Arts Sector
Development Plan for Cultural and Creative Industry of Taiwan Receives Approval

5A.AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND

Industry Overview

5B.CHINA

Chinese Handicraft Market
Chinese Craft Gifts Industry
Rising Interest in Chinese Art
China Artwork City – A Boost to Chinese Arts and Crafts Industry
Global Economic Crisis Causes Closure of Chinese Toy Companies

5C.INDIA

Overview
Crafts – A Historic Perspective
Indian Handicraft Industry
Introduction
Market Overview
Handicraft Exports

Table 14. Indian Handicrafts Exports (2010): Percentage Growth in Exports by Products-Imitation Jewelry, Hand Printed Scarves, Art-metal Wares, Zari & Zari Goods, Hand Printed Textiles and Other Handicrafts

Major Export Destinations
Leading Export Destinations of Indian Handicrafts
Significance of Arts and Crafts in India
Issues Confronting the Industry
Present Scenario

5D.VIETNAM

Overview
Rattan and Bamboo Boost Handicraft Industry in Vietnam
Challenges Confronting the Handicraft Industry

6.AFRICA

Overview
Leading Countries in Africa by Type of Crafts Produced
Ethiopian Craft Market

6A.SOUTH AFRICA

South African Crafts Industry

6B.REPUBLIC OF RWANDA

Overview
Export Scenario
Global Directory