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  CHILDRENS' WEAR
A Global Strategic Business Report

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Children's Wear in Millions of US$. The specific product segments analyzed are Boys Wear, Girls Wear, and Infants & Toddlers Wear. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Latin America. Annual forecasts are provided for each region for the period of 2001 through 2015. A ten-year historic analysis is also provided for these markets with annual market analytics. The report profiles 594 companies including many key and niche players worldwide such as Bealls Inc., Benetton Group S.p.A., Carter’s, Inc., Oshkosh B'Gosh Inc, Esprit Holdings Limited, Fruit of the Loom, Inc., Fubu International, Gap Inc., Gymboree Corp, Hanesbrands Inc., Jones Apparel Group, Kellwood Company, Gerber Childrens Wear, LLC, Kingspass Company Limited, M.R Simak Ltd, Oxford Industries Inc., Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation, Calvin Klein, Inc., Polo Ralph Lauren, Sears Holdings Corp., KMART, Syms Corporation, Target Corp., The Children’s Place Retail Stores, The Warnaco Group, Inc., TJX Companies, Tommy Hilfiger Corp, and VF Corporation. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research. Company profiles are mostly extracted from URL research and reported select online sources.

CODE:    MCP-5013  PAGES:    571
PRICE:    $3950  DATE:       May 2008
COMPANIES:  594  MARKET DATA TABLES:   178
Due to the proprietary nature, our previews are offered only to manufacturers, top-tier management consultants, investment banks, and investment research groups.

 TABLE OF CONTENTS  
  CHILDRENS' WEAR (Complete Report) Pages : 571   | $3950
I. INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS4$100
   Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations.....I-1  
   Disclaimers.....I-2
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level.....I-2
CAGR Disparities Between Historic & Current Data .....I-2
  
   Quantitative Techniques & Analytics.....I-3
Product Definitions and Scope of Study.....I-3
  
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY47$2250
  1. Market Dynamics.....II-19 $1100  
   Outlook and Trends.....II-1
Market to Post Steady Growth.....II-1
Children’s Wear Emulates Adult Apparel.....II-1
Kids Dictate Terms for Purchasing Apparels.....II-1
Children Exert Major Influence on Parental Expenditure.....II-1
1$100
   Table 1: Global Percentage of Children’s Preference in Selection or Purchase (2006) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-2
Active Wear Gains Popularity Among the Young.....II-2
Sports Fashions Emerge as a Hot Trend.....II-2
1$350
   Baby and Toddler Wear Unaffected by Fashion Trends.....II-3
Product Differentiation Imperative to Maintain Competitive Edge.....II-3
Designers Join the Children’s Wear Bandwagon.....II-3
Bold Colors and Technical Fabrics Mark Outerwear Fashion.....II-3
1$100
   Licensed Sports Apparel Market Encouraged by Team Sports.....II-4
Substantial School Uniforms Market Lures New Entrants.....II-4
Variations in Purchasing Patterns.....II-4
Designs for the Season in Children’s Apparel Market.....II-4
Demographics.....II-4
1$100
   Table 2: Global Population of Children in the Age Group of 0-14 Years by Region/Country: 2006 (In Million) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-51$350
   Table 3: Total Population and Percentage Share of Children in the 0-14 Years Age Group by Country in Europe: 2006 (In Million) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-61$350
   Table 4: Total Population and Percentage Share of Children in the 0-14 Years Age Group by Country in Asia-Pacific: 2006 (In Million) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-71$350
   Table 5: Total Population and Percentage Share of Children in the 0-14 Years Age Group by Country in Latin America: 2006 (In Million) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-81$350
   Table 6: Total Population and Percentage Share of Children in the 0-14 Years Age Group by Country in the Middle East: 2006 (In Million) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-9
Changing Trends in Fabric Manufacturing.....II-9
1$350
  2. Product Innovations/Introductions.....II-104 $400  
   Duke Fashions Enters into Kids Wear Segment.....II-10
Nahar Industrial Enterprises Launches New Brand and Plans Expansion.....II-10
Cotton County Plans to Setup 250 New Retail Outlets and Launches New Brands.....II-10
Crocs to Introduce Traditional Apparel Line.....II-10
Snapper Rock Unveils Sun Protection Line for Infants.....II-10
Raymond Enters the Children’s Wear Market with Zapp.....II-10
1$100
   BBGT Unveils Clothing Line for Women and Children.....II-11
Disney Jeans to Foray in India.....II-11
WindmillKids Launches Hand Smocked Apparels for Kids.....II-11
Otto Ventures into the UK Market with Kidoki’ Children’s Wear.....II-11
Black Sheep Baby Clothes for Cool Kids.....II-11
Kiddy Class Line Forays as Skhuaban in International Market.....II-11
Reebok Comes Up with Apparels for Children and Women.....II-11
1$100
   Cotton County Launches Tozo for Kids.....II-12
Lucky Brand Targets Kidswear Market.....II-12
Sisley Young Collection for Fashionable Kids.....II-12
Gap Launches Old Navy Fall 2006 Collection.....II-12
Sierra Designs Launches Faster Drying Apparel.....II-12
Cabana Life Introduces Sun Protective Kids’ Apparel.....II-12
1$100
   Barbie to Market Designer Shirts in India.....II-13
GapKids and Wild Planet Launch ‘The Hoodio’.....II-13
Indian Designer Launches First Children’s Designer Brand .....II-13
Inditex Reintroduces Children's Wear in Spain.....II-13
Woolworths Presents Children’s Wear.....II-13
1$100
  3. Recent Industry Activity.....II-1410 $600  
   Sun Capital Securities Group Purchases Kellwood Company.....II-14
Polarn O. Pyret Enters Into a Franchise Agreement With SP Masters.....II-14
Lilliput to Launch Stores in China and Middle East.....II-14
Koutons Retail Plans Expansion.....II-14
Esprit Plans to Introduce Kids Wear Product Line in India.....II-14
1$100
   Little Bookworms Bookstore to Introduce Children’s Apparel.....II-15
Gerber Childrenswear Enters into Licensing with Jockey International.....II-15
Future Group Launches New Brand Factory Outlets in North India.....II-15
FAO Schwarz Acquires Best & Co., Children’s Wear Brand.....II-15
B2X Enters into Agreement With Cacharel.....II-15
1$100
   Prateek Enters into a Licensing Agreement With Kanz.....II-16
Kellwood to Acquire Hanna Andersson.....II-16
Edmond De Rothschild Capital Partners Fund Divests Stake in Bonpoint.....II-16
Warnaco Group Enters into Agreement with Calvin Klein.....II-16
1$100
   Ever-Glory top Take Over Nanjing Catch Luck.....II-17
NRDC Equity Partners Purchases Lord & Taylor.....II-17
Chico’s Acquires Assets of Fitigues.....II-17
Denim Apparel Purchases Moonlight Graham.....II-17
Polo Ralph Lauren Acquires Jones’ Polo Jeans Enterprise.....II-17
Kellwood Takes Over Assets of CRL Group.....II-17
Warnaco Purchases Licensing Operations of Calvin Klein in Asia and Europe.....II-17
1$100
   Apax Partners Acquires Tommy Hilfiger.....II-18
Burlington Coat Factory Taken Over by Bain Capital.....II-18
Hampshire Group to Acquire Marisa Christina.....II-18
CIC Acquired by Sutter Holdings.....II-18
Indivision Purchases Stake in Lilliput.....II-18
Indus Clothing to Set Up Disney Jeans Outlets in India.....II-18
1$100
   Hucke Launches Whoopi Children’s Wear in India.....II-19
Steven Madden Signs Licensing Agreement for Girl’s Apparel Line.....II-19
Gini & Jony to Set Up 4 Manufacturing Facilities.....II-19
Cherokee and Alhokair in Licensing Deal.....II-19
MTI Vietnam Establishes Facility for Kidswear.....II-19
VF Forms Joint Venture with Arvind Mills.....II-19
1$100
   Jeep Brand Jumps into the Children’s Apparel Race.....II-20
Carter Subsidiary Acquires OshKosh.....II-20
Toy Manufacturer Tomy Diversifies to Children Apparel.....II-20
Everlast Signs a Licensing Agreement with Spris Corp.....II-20
Levi Strauss Licenses Children’s Wear Brand to Groupe Zannier.....II-20
1$100
   Kmart and Sears Merge as Sears Holdings Corporation.....II-21
Oxford Industries Acquires Ben Sherman.....II-21
Kellwood Acquires Phat Fashions.....II-21
Polo Ralph Lauren Acquires RL Childrenswear Company.....II-21
Lollytogs Acquires VF Playwear’s Healthtex Business.....II-21
1$100
   Children’s Place Acquires Disney Stores.....II-22
Everlast Takes Children’s Apparel to South Africa.....II-22
VF Corp Acquires Nautica.....II-22
Oxford Industries Acquires Viewpoint International.....II-22
Polo Ralph Lauren and Apparel Ventures Signs an Agreement.....II-22
1$100
   Exxel Group Sell its Coniglio Children's Wear Brand.....II-23
1$100
  4. Focus on Select Global Players (Including Retailers).....II-248 $600  
   Bealls, Inc. (USA).....II-24
Benetton Group S.p.A. (Italy).....II-24
Carter’s, Inc. (USA).....II-24
Oshkosh B'Gosh, Inc. (USA).....II-24
1$100
   Esprit Holdings Limited (Hong Kong).....II-25
Fruit of the Loom, Inc. (USA).....II-25
Fubu International (USA).....II-25
Gap, Inc. (USA).....II-25
1$100
   Gymboree Corp. (USA).....II-26
Hanesbrands, Inc. (USA).....II-26
Jones Apparel Group (USA).....II-26
1$100
   Kellwood Company (USA).....II-27
Gerber Childrenswear, LLC (USA).....II-27
Kingspass Company Limited (Hong Kong).....II-27
M.R Simak Ltd. (Hong Kong).....II-27
Oxford Industries, Inc. (USA).....II-27
1$100
   Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation (USA).....II-28
Calvin Klein, Inc. (USA).....II-28
Polo Ralph Lauren (USA).....II-28
1$100
   Sears Holdings Corp. (USA).....II-29
KMART (USA).....II-29
Syms Corporation (USA).....II-29
1$100
   Target Corp. (USA).....II-30
The Children’s Place Retail Stores (USA).....II-30
The Warnaco Group, Inc. (USA).....II-30
TJX Companies (USA).....II-30
1$100
   Tommy Hilfiger Corp. (Hong Kong).....II-31
VF Corporation (USA).....II-31
1$100
  5. Global Market Perspective.....II-32   
   Table 7: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Children’s Wear by Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia–Pacific, the Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-321$350
   Table 8: World Long-Term Projections for Children’s Wear by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia–Pacific, the Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-331$350
   Table 9: World Historic Review for Children’s Wear by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-341$350
   Table 10: World 15-Year Perspective for Children’s Wear by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific (excluding Japan), the Middle East and Latin America Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-351$350
   Table 11: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Boys Wear by Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia–Pacific, the Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-361$350
   Table 12: World Long-Term Projections for Boys Wear by Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia–Pacific, the Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-371$350
   Table 13: World Historic Review for Boys Wear by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-381$350
   Table 14: World 15-Year Perspective for Boys Wear by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and Latin America Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-391$350
   Table 15: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Girls Wear by Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia–Pacific, the Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-401$350
   Table 16: World Long-Term Projections for Girls Wear by Geographic Region - US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia–Pacific, the Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-411$350
   Table 17: World Historic Review for Girls Wear by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-421$350
   Table 18: World 15-Year Perspective for Girls Wear by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and Latin America Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-431$350
   Table 19: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Infants & Toddlers Wear by Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia–Pacific, the Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-441$350
   Table 20: World Long-Term Projections for Infants & Toddlers Wear by Geographic Region- US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia–Pacific, the Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-451$350
   Table 21: World Historic Review for Infants & Toddlers Wear by Geographic Region – US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and Latin America Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-461$350
   Table 22: World 15-Year Perspective for Infants & Toddlers Wear by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and Latin America Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....II-471$350
III. MARKET85$1950
  1. The United States.....III-120 $1225  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-1
Current and Future Analysis.....III-1
Demographics.....III-1
Table 23: US Children’s Population (0-14 age group) by Gender: 2006 (in Million).....III-1

Table 24: Share of Children’s Apparel as a Percentage of the Overall Apparel Industry in the US: 2001-2005 (In terms of Value) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-1
Trends in the US Kidswear Market.....III-1
Children’s Clothing Sector Forecast to Grow Further.....III-1
1$200
   Children Influence Parents’ Purchase Decisions.....III-2
School Uniforms Divert Economics of Children’s Wear.....III-2
Increasing Demand for School Uniforms Attracts Major Designers.....III-2
Brand Names Dominate the Market.....III-2
1$75
   Innovation and Novelty: The Key to Success.....III-3
Apparel for Obese Kids: Another Niche for Companies.....III-3
Retailing Trends.....III-3
Customized Retailing – A New Facet.....III-3
Table 25: US Market for Boy’s Apparel: Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Distribution Channel for 2003 for Discount Stores, Chain Stores, Specialty Stores, Department Stores, Off Price, Factory Outlets, Direct Mail, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-3
1$200
   Table 26: US Market for Girls’ Apparel: Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Distribution Channel for 2003 for Discount Stores, Chain Stores, Specialty Stores, Department Stores, Off Price, Factory Outlets, Direct Mail, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-4

Table 27: US Market for Men's/Boy's Underwear (2003): Market Shares of Leading Players in Mass Merchandise Channel – Sara Lee, Fruit of the Loom, and Others (In %) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-4

Table 28: US Market for Women’s/Girl’s Underwear (2003): Market Shares of Leading Players in Mass Merchandise Channel – Sara Lee, Fruit of the Loom, and Others (In %) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-4
Online Shopping.....III-4
1$200
   Product Launches/Developments.....III-51$75
   Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-66$450
   Key Players.....III-126$450
   B. Market Analytics.....III-18
Table 29: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Children’s Wear by Product Segment – Boys Wear, Girls Wear and Infants & Toddlers Wear Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-18
1$200
   Table 30: US Long-Term Projections for Children’s Wear by Product Segment – Boys Wear, Girls Wear and Infants & Toddlers Wear Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-19

Table 31: US Historic Review for Children’s Wear by Product Segment – Boys Wear, Girls Wear and Infants & Toddlers Wear Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-19
1$200
   Table 32: US 15-Year Perspective for Children’s Wear by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Boys Wear, Girls Wear and Infants & Toddlers Wear Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-20
1$200
  2. Canada.....III-214 $525  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-21
Current and Future Analysis.....III-21
Demographics.....III-21
Table 33: Canadian Children’s Population (0-14 age group) by Gender: 2006 (In Million).....III-21
Retail Scenario.....III-21
Table 34: Leading Retailers of Children’s Apparel in Canada (FY 2004): Percentage Breakdown of Retail Dollar Sales by Wal-Mart, Sears, Zellers, Gap, The Bay, Old Navy, Winners, Please Mum, Loblaws and Children’s Place for 3-5 Year Old Children (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-21
1$200
   Table 35: Leading Retailers of Children’s Apparel in Canada (FY 2004): Percentage Breakdown of Retail Dollar Sales by Sears, Wal-Mart, Zellers, N. Getaway, Gap, Old Navy, Costco, The Bay, Children’s Place and Winners for 6-9 Year Old Children (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-22

Table 36: Leading Retailers of Children’s Apparel in Canada (FY 2004): Percentage Breakdown of Retail Dollar Sales by Sears, Zellers, Wal-Mart, Winners, Old Navy, Sports Chek/Experts, The Bay, Gap, La Senza (Girls), N. Getaway and Others for 10-14 Year Old Children (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-22
1$200
   B. Market Analytics.....III-23
Table 37: Canadian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Children’s Wear by Product Segment – Boys Wear, Girls Wear and Infants & Toddlers Wear Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-23

Table 38: Canadian Long-Term Projections for Children’s Wear by Product Segment – Boys Wear, Girls Wear and Infants & Toddlers Wear Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-23
1$200
   Table 39: Canadian Historic Review for Children’s Wear by Product Segment – Boys Wear, Girls Wear and Infants & Toddlers Wear Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-24

Table 40: Canadian 15-Year Perspective for Children’s Wear by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Boys Wear, Girls Wear and Infants & Toddlers Wear Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-24
1$200
  3. Japan.....III-256 $675  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-25
Current and Future Analysis.....III-25
Demographics.....III-25
Table 41: Japanese Children’s Population (0-14 age group) by Gender: 2006 (In Million).....III-25
Market Trends.....III-25
Market Characteristics.....III-25
Dominance of Foreign Made Apparel.....III-25
1$200
   China Dominates Apparel Imports to Japan.....III-26
Criteria for Purchasing Children’s Wear.....III-26
End-User Analysis.....III-26
Distribution Channels.....III-26
1$75
   Table 42: Japan’s Market for Children’s Apparel: Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Retail Distribution Channel: Department Stores, Superstores, Specialty Stores and Others: 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-27

Table 43: Sales of Select Children’s Wear Manufacturers in Japan for 2003 (In US$ Million) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-27
1$200
   Strategic Corporate Development.....III-28
B. Market Analytics.....III-28
Table 44: Japanese Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Children’s Wear by Product Segment – Boys Wear, Girls Wear and Infants & Toddlers Wear Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-28
1$200
   Table 45: Japanese Long-Term Projections for Children’s Wear by Product Segment – Boys Wear, Girls Wear and Infants & Toddlers Wear Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-29

Table 46: Japanese Historic Review for Children’s Wear by Product Segment – Boys Wear, Girls Wear and Infants & Toddlers Wear Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-29
1$200
   Table 47: Japanese 15-Year Perspective for Children’s Wear by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Boys Wear, Girls Wear and Infants & Toddlers Wear Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-30
1$200
  4. Europe.....III-317 $875  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-31
Current and Future Analysis.....III-31
Factors Fuelling Growth.....III-31
Demographics.....III-31
Table 48: European Children’s Population (0-14 age group) by Gender: 2006 (In Million) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-31
1$200
   Table 49: Percentage Share of Children’s Wear in Select Countries (In terms of Value) in 2005 – Germany, Italy, UK, France, The Netherlands, Spain and Total EU (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-32
B. Market Analytics.....III-32
Table 50: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Children’s Wear by Geographic Region – France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-32
1$200
   Table 51: European Long-Term Projections for Children’s Wear by Geographic Region – France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-331$200
   Table 52: European Historic Review for Children’s Wear by Geographic Region – France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain and Rest of Europe Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-34

Table 53: European 15-Year Perspective for Children’s Wear by Geographic Region – Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain and Rest of Europe for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-34
1$200
   Table 54: European Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Children’s Wear by Product Segment – Boys Wear, Girls Wear and Infants & Toddlers Wear Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-351$200
   Table 55: European Long-Term Projections for Children’s Wear by Product Segment – Boys Wear, Girls Wear and Infants & Toddlers Wear Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-36

Table 56: European Historic Review for Children’s Wear by Product Segment – Boys Wear, Girls Wear and Infants & Toddlers Wear Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-36
1$200
   Table 57: European 15-Year Perspective for Children’s Wear by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Boys Wear, Girls Wear and Infants & Toddlers Wear Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-37
1$200
  4a. France.....III-386 $775  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-38
Current and Future Analysis.....III-38
Demographics.....III-38
Table 58: Children’s Population (0-14 age group) by Gender in France: 2006 (In Million).....III-38
Trends and Issues.....III-38
American Fashion – Swaying Consumer Preferences.....III-38
Phase Out of Textile Quota System Boosts Cheaper Imports.....III-38
Market Characteristics.....III-38
1$200
   Table 59: Percentage Share of the French Apparel Industry by Segment: Womenswear, Menswear, and Childrens and Baby Wear – 2005 (In terms of Value) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-39

Table 60: French Market for Children's Wear: Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Product Segment – Ready-to-wear, Shirts, Blouses and other Tops and Underwear and Lingerie: 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-39

Table 61: Percentage Breakup of French Children's Wear Market by Product Segment – Tops, Tee shirts, Overcoats, anoraks, Sportswear, Trousers, Pullovers, Jeans and Others: 2005 (In terms of value sales) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-39
1$200
   Retail and Distribution.....III-40
Table 62: French Market for Children's Ready-To-Wear Apparel: Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Retail Distribution Channel – Specialized Chains, Hypermarkets & Supermarkets, Sport Shops, Distance Selling, Independents, Department & Variety Stores and Others: 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-40

Table 63: French Market for Children's Shirts and Tops: Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Retail Distribution Channel – Specialized Chains, Sport Shops, Hypermarkets & Supermarkets, Distance Selling, Independents, Department & Variety Stores and Others: 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-40
1$200
   Table 64: French Market for Children's Underwear: Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Retail Distribution Channel – Hypermarkets & Supermarkets, Specialized Chains, Distance Selling, Independents, Department & Variety Stores, Sport Shops and Others: 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-41

Table 65: French Market for Babywear: Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Retail Distribution Channel – Specialized Chains, Hypermarkets & Supermarkets, Distance Selling, Independents, Department & Variety Stores and Others: 2005 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-41
Strategic Corporate Development.....III-41
1$200
   B. Market Analytics.....III-42
Table 66: French Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Children’s Wear by Product Segment – Boys Wear, Girls Wear and Infants & Toddlers Wear Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-42

Table 67: French Long-Term Projections for Children’s Wear by Product Segment – Boys Wear, Girls Wear and Infants & Toddlers Wear Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-42
1$200
   Table 68: French Historic Review for Children’s Wear by Product Segment – Boys Wear, Girls Wear and Infants & Toddlers Wear Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-43

Table 69: French 15-Year Perspective for Children’s Wear by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Boys Wear, Girls Wear and Infants & Toddlers Wear Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-43
1$200
  4b. Germany.....III-444 $475  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-44
Current and Future Analysis.....III-44
Demographics.....III-44
Table 70: Children’s Population (0-14 age group) by Gender in Germany: 2006 (In Million).....III-44

Table 71: Percentage Share of the German Apparel Industry by Segment: Womenswear, Menswear, and Childrens and Baby Wear – 2005 (In terms of Value) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-44
Market Trends.....III-44
1$200
   Competition.....III-451$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-46
Table 72: German Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Children’s Wear by Product Segment – Boys Wear, Girls Wear and Infants & Toddlers Wear Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-46

Table 73: German Long-Term Projections for Children’s Wear by Product Segment – Boys Wear, Girls Wear and Infants & Toddlers Wear Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-46
1$200
   Table 74: German Historic Review for Children’s Wear by Product Segment – Boys Wear, Girls Wear and Infants & Toddlers Wear Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-47

Table 75: German 15-Year Perspective for Children’s Wear by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Boys Wear, Girls Wear and Infants & Toddlers Wear Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-47
1$200
  4c. Italy.....III-484 $550  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-48
Current and Future Analysis.....III-48
Demographics.....III-48
Table 76: Children’s Population (0-14 age group) by Gender in Italy: 2006 (In Million).....III-48
Highly Stylish and Fashion Consciousness Market.....III-48
Table 77: Percentage Share of the Italian Apparel Industry by Segment: Womenswear, Menswear, and Childrens and Baby Wear – 2005 (In terms of Value) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-48

Table 78: Italian Market for Kid’s Wear: Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Distribution Channel – Independent Stores, Chain Stores, Department Stores, Supermarkets, and Others: 2004 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-48
1$200
   Product Launch.....III-49
Key Player.....III-49
B. Market Analytics.....III-49
Table 79: Italian Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Children’s Wear by Product Segment – Boys Wear, Girls Wear and Infants & Toddlers Wear Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-49
1$200
   Table 80: Italian Long-Term Projections for Children’s Wear by Product Segment – Boys Wear, Girls Wear and Infants & Toddlers Wear Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart) .....III-50

Table 81: Italian Historic Review for Children’s Wear by Product Segment – Boys Wear, Girls Wear and Infants & Toddlers Wear Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-50
1$200
   Table 82: Italian 15-Year Perspective for Children’s Wear by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Boys Wear, Girls Wear and Infants & Toddlers Wear Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-51
1$200
  4d. The United Kingdom.....III-525 $575  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-52
Current and Future Analysis.....III-52
Demographics.....III-52
Table 83: Children’s Population (0-14 age group) by Gender in the UK: 2006 (In Million).....III-52
Market Trends.....III-52
Changing Lifestyles Work Positive for Children’s Wear.....III-52
Forces Attracting the Tween Audience.....III-52
1$200
   Fashion Appeal in Garments Important for Boys and Girls.....III-53
Table 84: Percentage Share of the UK Apparel Industry by Segment: Womenswear, Menswear, and Childrens and Baby Wear – 2005 (In terms of Value) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-53
Licensed Wear – Mostly Purchased by Mothers.....III-53
Overseas Production Sets Back Domestic Manufacture.....III-53
Retail Scenario.....III-53
1$200
   Product Launches/Developments.....III-54
Strategic Corporate Development.....III-54
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-55
Table 85: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Children’s Wear by Product Segment – Boys Wear, Girls Wear and Infants & Toddlers Wear Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-55

Table 86: UK Long-Term Projections for Children’s Wear by Product Segment – Boys Wear, Girls Wear and Infants & Toddlers Wear Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-55
1$200
   Table 87: UK Historic Review for Children’s Wear by Product Segment – Boys Wear, Girls Wear and Infants & Toddlers Wear Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-56

Table 88: UK 15-Year Perspective for Children’s Wear by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Boys Wear, Girls Wear and Infants & Toddlers Wear Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-56
1$200
  4e. Spain.....III-574 $525  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-57
Current and Future Analysis.....III-57
Demographics.....III-57
Table 89: Children’s Population (0-14 age group) by Gender in Spain: 2006 (In Million).....III-57
Market Overview.....III-57
Table 90: Percentage Share of the Spanish Apparel Industry by Segment: Womenswear, Menswear, and Childrens and Baby Wear – 2005 (In terms of Value) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-57
1$200
   Product Launch.....III-58
B. Market Analytics.....III-58
Table 91: Spanish Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Children’s Wear by Product Segment – Boys Wear, Girls Wear and Infants & Toddlers Wear Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-58
1$200
   Table 92: Spanish Long-Term Projections for Children’s Wear by Product Segment – Boys Wear, Girls Wear and Infants & Toddlers Wear Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-59

Table 93: Spanish Historic Review for Children’s Wear by Product Segment – Boys Wear, Girls Wear and Infants & Toddlers Wear Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-59
1$200
   Table 94: Spanish 15-Year Perspective for Children’s Wear by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Boys Wear, Girls Wear and Infants & Toddlers Wear Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-60
1$200
  4f. Rest of Europe.....III-616 $775  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-61
Current and Future Analysis.....III-61
Demographics.....III-61
Table 95: Children’s Population (0-14 age group) by Gender in Rest of Europe Countries: 2006 (In Million).....III-61
1$200
   Overview of Select Markets.....III-62
Belgium.....III-62
Table 96: Percentage Share of the Apparel Industry in Belgium by Segment: Womenswear, Menswear, and Childrens and Baby Wear – 2005 (In terms of Value) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-62
Norway.....III-62
Russia.....III-62
Overview.....III-62
Regulatory Environment.....III-62
Distribution Channels.....III-62
1$200
   Growth Areas.....III-63
Sweden.....III-63
The Netherlands.....III-63
Table 97: Percentage Share of the Netherlands Apparel Industry by Segment: Womenswear, Menswear, and Childrens and Baby Wear – 2005 (In terms of Value) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-63
1$200
   B. Market Analytics.....III-64
Table 98: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Children’s Wear by Product Segment – Boys Wear, Girls Wear and Infants & Toddlers Wear Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-64
1$200
   Table 99: Rest of Europe Long-Term Projections for Children’s Wear by Product Segment – Boys Wear, Girls Wear and Infants & Toddlers Wear Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-65

Table 100: Rest of Europe Historic Review for Children’s Wear by Product Segment – Boys Wear, Girls Wear and Infants & Toddlers Wear Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-65
1$200
   Table 101: Rest of Europe 15-Year Perspective for Children’s Wear by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Boys Wear, Girls Wear and Infants & Toddlers Wear Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-66
1$200
  5. Asia-Pacific.....III-6711 $875  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-67
Current and Future Analysis.....III-67
Demographics.....III-67
Table 102: Children’s Population (0-14 age group) by Gender in Asia-Pacific: 2006 (In Million).....III-67
Overview of Select Markets.....III-67
China.....III-67
Dynamics of Chinese Children’s Wear Market.....III-67
1$200
   India.....III-68
Burgeoning Prospects in the Kidswear Market.....III-68
Korea.....III-68
Overview.....III-68
Table 103: Percentage Breakup of the Apparel Industry in Korea, by Segment – Men's wear, Women's wear, Kids/Teens wear, Babies Apparel and Under Garments: 2005 (In terms of retail sales) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-68
1$200
   Thailand .....III-69
Casual Wear Dominates Children’s Wear Market.....III-69
Domestic Production.....III-69
Exports.....III-69
Apparel Market Categorization.....III-69
Grade A.....III-69
Grade B.....III-69
Grade C.....III-69
1$75
   Product Launches/Developments.....III-701$75
   Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-713$225
   Key Players.....III-742$150
   B. Market Analytics.....III-76
Table 104: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Children’s Wear by Product Segment – Boys Wear, Girls Wear and Infants & Toddlers Wear Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-76

Table 105: Asia-Pacific Long-Term Projections for Children’s Wear by Product Segment – Boys Wear, Girls Wear and Infants & Toddlers Wear Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-76
1$200
   Table 106: Asia-Pacific Historic Review for Children’s Wear by Product Segment – Boys Wear, Girls Wear and Infants & Toddlers Wear Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-77

Table 107: Asia-Pacific 15-Year Perspective for Children’s Wear by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Boys Wear, Girls Wear and Infants & Toddlers Wear Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-77
1$200
  6. The Middle East.....III-784 $450  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-78
Current and Future Analysis.....III-78
Demographics.....III-78
Table 108: Children’s Population (0-14 age group) by Gender in the Middle East: 2006 (In Million) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-78
Saudi Arabia.....III-78
1$200
   Market Trends.....III-79
Imports Scenario.....III-79
End-User Analysis.....III-79
Strategic Corporate Developments.....III-79
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-80
Table 109: Middle East Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Children’s Wear by Product Segment – Boys Wear, Girls Wear and Infants & Toddlers Wear Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-80

Table 110: Middle East Long-Term Projections for Children’s Wear by Product Segment – Boys Wear, Girls Wear and Infants & Toddlers Wear Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-80
1$200
   Table 111: Middle East Historic Review for Children’s Wear by Product Segment – Boys Wear, Girls Wear and Infants & Toddlers Wear Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-81

Table 112: Middle East 15-Year Perspective for Children’s Wear by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Boys Wear, Girls Wear and Infants & Toddlers Wear Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-81
1$200
  7. Latin America.....III-824 $675  
   A. Market Analysis.....III-82
Current and Future Analysis.....III-82
Demographics.....III-82
Table 113: Children’s Population (0-14 age group) by Gender in Latin America: 2006 (In Million) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-82
Mexico.....III-82
Most Preferred Apparel Lines.....III-82
1$200
   Key Market Factors.....III-83
Distribution.....III-83
Marketing Strategies and Promotional Activities.....III-83
1$75
   B. Market Analytics.....III-84
Table 114: Latin American Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Children’s Wear by Product Segment – Boys Wear, Girls Wear and Infants & Toddlers Wear Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2001 through 2010 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-84

Table 115: Latin American Long-Term Projections for Children’s Wear by Product Segment – Boys Wear, Girls Wear and Infants & Toddlers Wear Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2011 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-84
1$200
   Table 116: Latin American Historic Review for Children’s Wear by Product Segment – Boys Wear, Girls Wear and Infants & Toddlers Wear Markets Independently Analyzed with Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 1991 through 2000 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-85

Table 117: Latin American 15-Year Perspective for Children’s Wear by Product Segment – Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Boys Wear, Girls Wear and Infants & Toddlers Wear Markets for Years 1998, 2008 & 2012 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart).....III-85
1$200
IV. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE 425$995
  
Total Companies Profiled: 595 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 604 )

Region/Country                 Players


The United States                  115 
Canada                              15
Japan                               15
Europe                             252
     France                         17
     Germany                        27
     The United Kingdom             52
     Italy                          50
     Spain                          28
     Rest of Europe                 78
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan)     197
Middle East                          8
Latin America                        1
Africa                               1
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