Clothing - Japan

December 2009 | 33 pages | ID: C48AC5985C5EN
Euromonitor International Ltd

Abstracts

The Japanese clothing industry faced a difficult situation as a result of the uncertain economic environment, so that consumers are now more cautious and buying articles less frequently. The positive performances of certain market sectors were not sufficient to maintain the volume of demand in the market as a whole, which is encouraging distributors to diversify.

Euromonitor International's Clothing in Japan report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data 2004-2008 and analysis by distribution format allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, leading brands, and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market. Forecasts to 2013 illustrate how the market is set to change.

Product coverage: Childrenswear, Clothing accessories, Men's outerwear, Socks, stockings and tights, Underwear and nightwear, Women's outerwear.

Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.

Why buy this report?

• Get a detailed picture of the Clothing market;
• Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change;
• Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and leading brands;
• Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.

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Contents

Clothing in Japan
Euromonitor International
December 2009

LIST OF CONTENTS AND TABLES

Executive Summary
"tattered" Market Performances in A Difficult Time
Clothing and Footwear Imports Loosen Up Unit Prices
"sewing-up" Pseudo-premium Products
Market Continues To Polarise
Future of Clothing and Footwear Sector Uncertain
Key Trends and Developments
Falling Birth Rate Tears Up Hopes of Clothing and Footwear Markets
More Women Part-timers in the Workforce
Direct Factory Outlets (dfos) Becoming Popular
Unique Alliance Provides Hope in the Market
Internet Retailing A New Channel for the Clothing and Footwear Market
Market Data
  Table 1 Sales of Clothing and Footwear by Sector: Volume 2003-2008
  Table 2 Sales of Clothing and Footwear by Sector: Value 2003-2008
  Table 3 Sales of Clothing and Footwear by Sector: % Volume Growth 2003-2008
  Table 4 Sales of Clothing and Footwear by Sector: % Value Growth 2003-2008
  Table 5 Clothing and Footwear Company Shares 2004-2008
  Table 6 Clothing and Footwear Brand Shares 2005-2008
  Table 7 Sales of Clothing and Footwear by Distribution Format: % Analysis 2003-2008
  Table 8 Forecast Sales of Clothing and Footwear by Sector: Volume 2008-2013
  Table 9 Forecast Sales of Clothing and Footwear by Sector: Value 2008-2013
  Table 10 Forecast Sales of Clothing and Footwear by Sector: % Volume Growth 2008-2013
  Table 11 Forecast Sales of Clothing and Footwear by Sector: % Value Growth 2008-2013
Definitions
Clothing
Footwear
  Summary 1 Research Sources
Aoki Holdings Inc
Strategic Direction
Key Facts
  Summary 2 Aoki Holdings Inc: Key Facts
  Summary 3 Aoki Holdings Inc: Operational Indicators 2006-2008
Company Background
Production
Competitive Positioning
  Summary 4 Aoki Holdings Inc: Competitive Position 2008
Aoyama Trading Co Ltd
Strategic Direction
Key Facts
  Summary 5 Aoyama Trading Co Ltd: Key Facts
  Summary 6 Aoyama Trading Co Ltd: Operational Indicators 2006-2008
Company Background
Production
Competitive Positioning
  Summary 7 Aoyama Trading Co Ltd: Competitive Position 2008
Onward Holdings Co Ltd
Strategic Direction
Key Facts
  Summary 8 Onward Holdings Co Ltd: Key Facts
  Summary 9 Onward Holdings Co Ltd: Operational Indicators 2006-2008
Company Background
Production
Competitive Positioning
  Summary 10 Onward Holdings Co Ltd: Competitive Position 2008
Wacoal Corp
Strategic Direction
Key Facts
  Summary 11 Wacoal Holdings Corporation: Key Facts
  Summary 12 Wacoal Corporation: Operational Indicators 2006-2008
Company Background
Production
Competitive Positioning
  Summary 13 Wacoal Corporation: Competitive Position 2008
World Co Ltd
Strategic Direction
Key Facts
  Summary 14 World Co Ltd: Key Facts
  Summary 15 World Co Ltd: Operational Indicators 2006-2008
Company Background
Production
Competitive Positioning
  Summary 16 World Co Ltd: Competitive Position 2008
Headlines
Trends
Prospects
New Product Developments
  Summary 17 New Product Launches 2008
Sector Data
  Table 12 Sales of Clothing by Subsector: Volume 2003-2008
  Table 13 Sales of Clothing by Subsector: Value 2003-2008
  Table 14 Sales of Clothing by Subsector: % Volume Growth 2003-2008
  Table 15 Sales of Clothing by Subsector: % Value Growth 2003-2008
  Table 16 Sales of Men's Outerwear by Type 2003-2008
  Table 17 Sales of Women's Outerwear by Type 2003-2008
  Table 18 Sales of Childrenswear by Type 2003-2008
  Table 19 Sales of Clothing by Distribution Format: % Analysis 2003-2008
  Table 20 Forecast Sales of Clothing by Subsector: Volume 2008-2013
  Table 21 Forecast Sales of Clothing by Subsector: Value 2008-2013
  Table 22 Forecast Sales of Clothing by Subsector: % Volume Growth 2008-2013
  Table 23 Forecast Sales of Clothing by Subsector: % Value Growth 2008-2013