DUBLIN, Ireland--(Business Wire)--
Research and Markets
(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c88229) has announced the
addition of "Global Apparel Markets" to their offering.
Four times a year, Global Apparel Markets provides essential and
up-to-date analysis and insight into the global apparel industry.
Reports contain updates on retail trends, product developments, trade
policy, company and country profiles, and business news - to keep
retailers, manufacturers and investors informed of the facts and
figures which affect their businesses.
Each issue contains:
- a short editorial feature which contains insight and
authoritative analysis from our team of experts;
- a detailed research-based report or company profile covering
information on sourcing, developments in technology, colour and/or
fabric trends, market sectors such as discount retailing, or other
issues which affect companies in the apparel industry;
- a round-up of industry developments and innovations in the
apparel sector;
- a feature on trade and trade policy;
- advice from industry experts on strategy; and
- business news
The report on global apparel retail markets provides commentary on
retail trends in key consumer markets and gives information on key
players and fast growing retailers in China, India, Japan, the EU and
the USA. It also includes financial results by company and by region
and business news by company and by region.
The round-up of industry product developments and innovations
includes information on: design; fabric treatments and finishes;
"green" issues; machinery; new fibres for apparel fabrics; new
manufacturing processes; smart fabric applications; and yarns and
fabrics for apparel.
The feature on trade and trade policy provides an overview of
global trade in the main consumer markets, details of recent trade
agreements in selected regions, and insight and statistical data.
The strategy report provides "food for thought". It includes
opinions based on first-hand interviews with industry experts and
consultants who specialise in strategies employed in the global
apparel industry.
The round-up of business news includes industry specific news
about: acquisitions, divestments and mergers; conferences and
exhibitions; financial results of leading companies; corporate social
responsibility; investments; joint ventures, cooperation, licensing
and distribution agreements; markets; patents and trademark disputes;
and celebrity promotions.
Each issue also contains an extensive glossary of terms and a list
of useful contact details.
An annual subscription to Global Apparel Markets is a
cost-effective way to keep yourself and your colleagues informed about
trends and developments in the global apparel industry.
Electronic supplement
If you choose the printed and electronic option, you will receive
an extra service. You will still receive each issue in printed format,
delivered to you by traditional post.
In addition, you will be able to download PDF files containing the
same information - but the PDF files will be available immediately on
publication, so you don't have to wait for the printing and mailing.
You also have all the benefits of electronic files: instant access
even when you are away from the office; convenient storage in your PC
or laptop; portability; electronic search facility; and copy/paste
facility.
Research-based reports planned for the first year include the
following:
- Developments in apparel technology;
- Discount clothing retailing;
- Corporate social responsibility;
- Mass customisation and fit;
- Radio frequency identification;
- Sourcing apparel from South and South-East Asia;
- Strategies of clothing manufacturers in the post-quota era;
- The effect of online shopping and the Internet on the apparel
industry; and
- Trends in apparel fabrics: a review of key fabric fairs in
Europe and Asia.
For more information visit
http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c88229
Research and Markets
Laura Wood
Senior Manager
press@researchandmarkets.com
Fax: +353 1 4100 980
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