Dublin, Oct. 23, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/p9zn6f/sports_and)
has announced the addition of the "Sports
and Fitness Clothing - Global Business Strategic Report" report
to their offering.
This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Sports and Fitness
Clothing in US$ Million by the following Product Segments: Sports
Apparel, and Fitness Clothing. The report provides separate
comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe,
Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual estimates
and forecasts are provided for the period 2009 through 2017. Also,
a six-year historic analysis is provided for these markets.
The report profiles 259 companies including many key and niche players such as :
- Adidas AG
- Reebok
- ASICS America Corporation
- Benetton Group S.p.A
- Billabong International Limited
- Columbia Sportswear Company
- Eddie Bauer Inc
- Escada AG
- Everlast Worldwide Inc.
- Foot Locker Inc.
- Gap Inc.
- Banana Republic
- Old Navy
- Hanesbrands Inc.
- Hugo Boss AG
- Jacques Moret Inc.
- JJB Sports Plc
- Levi Strauss & Co.
- Nike Inc.
- Umbro Plc
- Perry Ellis International Corporation
- Ralph Lauren Corporation
- Prada S.p.A Group
- Quiksilver Inc.
- Russell Corporation
- The Timberland Company
- Tommy Hilfiger
- Under Armour Inc.
- V.F. Corporation
- Nautica Enterprises Inc.
Key Topics Covered:
I. Introduction, Methodology & Product Definitions
- Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations I-1
- Disclaimers I-2
- Data Interpretation & Reporting Level I-2
- Quantitative Techniques & Analytics I-3
- Product Definitions and Scope of Study I-3
- Sports & Fitness Clothing I-3
- Sports Apparel I-3
- Fitness Clothing I-4
II. Executive Summary
1. OUTLOOK II-1
- Sports and Fitness Clothing: Sporty, Fit and Fine II-1
- Global Sports Apparel Market - Present and Future Outlook II-1
- Evolutionary View of Fitness Clothing Market II-2
- Sizing the Sports & Fitness Clothing Market II-2
- Market Opportunities - A Regional Review II-3
- Favorable Trends Drive Growth in Sports & Fitness Clothing Market II-3
- Economic Crisis Shoves Sports Apparel Makers into Trouble II-4
- Widening Breach Between Wealthy and Low Income Nations - A Discussion on GDP & Spending Habits II-4
2. INDUSTRY DYNAMICS II-6
- Sports Apparel Sees an Image Makeover II-6
- Apparel Production - Switching Base II-6
- Asian Tigers - Roaring Loud II-6
- Continuous Evolution Marks the Global Sports Goods Industry II-6
- R&D - A Major Determinant of Success in the Industry II-7
- Managing Value Chain at the Global Front Engenders Cost Competitiveness II-7
- Innovation Takes Precedence over Logistics II-7
- Marketing and Branding - The Other Key Differentiators II-8
- The Rise and Rise of Performance Apparel - Fuelling Efforts on Innovation II-8
3. TRENDS & ISSUES II-9
- Sports Apparel Trends II-9
- Versatility and Functionality - Key Growth Drivers II-9
- Intersection of Casual Wear and Sports Apparel II-9
- Fashion Conscious Women Trigger Changes in Player Strategies II-9
- Growing Awareness in Consumers about Technical Specifications II-9
- Intimate Sports Apparel - An Emerging Market II-10
- What's on the Tracks - Sport-Specific Apparel II-10
- Team Sports Apparel - Fuelling Growth II-10
- Performance Apparel - A Rising Segment II-10
- Drivers of the Performance Apparel Market II-10
- New Age Performance Wear II-11
- Ecological Performance Apparel - A New Trend II-11
- Performance Outdoor Apparel Spearheads Sports Apparel Demand II-11
- Moisture Management- A New Generation Fiber Trend II-12
- Active Sportswear - Cool, Casual Wear! II-12
- Most Happening Sports Clothing Market II-12
- Sales of Heated Clothing Pick Up, Market Bustles with New Products II-12
- Increasing Use of Technology in Sport II-13
- Controversies on the Rise II-13
- Sports Coverage on Television - A Key Sales Driver II-14
- Rising Costs Threaten Margins for Manufacturers II-14
- Innovations Galore in Snow Sports Apparel II-14
- Growth of E-Commerce Presents Innumerable Opportunities II-15
- Internet Features Ranked by Consumer Attraction in Sports Apparel Purchases II-15
- Fitness Clothing Trends II-15
- Latest Trends in Fitness Fashion II-15
- Incessant Technological Innovations Dot Fitness Clothing Market II-16
- Eco-friendly Fitness Clothing finds Increasing Takers II-16
- Blurring Lines between Exercise Wear and Street Wear II-16
- Yoga Pants - Depicting Versatility in Use II-16
4. CONSUMER AND DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE II-17
- Women's Sportswear Market II-17
- Swim Wear: Swimming through Popularity Currents II-17
- T-Shirts and Sweatshirts II-17
- Shorts II-17
- Slacks II-17
- Other Garments II-17
- Women Getting Attracted to TV Sports II-17
- Men's and Boy's Sportswear Market II-18
- Sports Apparel - Not Just for Sports II-18
- Trends II-19
- Key Factors Driving Men's and Boys' Sportswear Market II-19
- Developments in the Men's and Boys' Sportswear Market II-20
- Fashion-Forward Features in Sports Apparel II-20
- Competition II-20
- Children's Sportswear Market II-20
- Licensed Sports Apparel Market Encouraged by Team Sports II-20
- Changing Trends in Fabric Manufacturing II-21
5. SELECT TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCES II-22
- Antimicrobial Fibers - A Revolutionary Invention in Sports Clothing II-22
- Stretchable Electronics for Monitoring Heart Rate in Apparel Innovation Reaches a New Level II-22
- "Sweat Smarter" - New Apparel from Columbia to Use Sweat to Cool Athlete's Body II-23
- The Power of Monitoring Heart Rate in Apparel - the Latest Innovation in Smart Apparel Development II-23
- Sweat Analyzing Sensors on Underwear - Advancement Reaches Intimate Apparel II-23
- Sophistication in Textiles Introduce New Levels of Comfort and Performance II-23
- Moisture Wicking - A Feature Enabled by High-Tech Textile II-24
- Ultraviolet Protection in Apparel - Protecting Outdoor Fitness Enthusiasts II-24
- Comfort also Emerges as a Major Aspect II-24
6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE II-25
III. Market
1. THE UNITED STATES
2. CANADA
3. JAPAN
4. EUROPE
5. ASIA-PACIFIC
6. LATIN AMERICA
7. REST OF WORLD
IV. Competitive Landscape
Total Companies Profiled: 259 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries -
288)
Region/Country Players
- The United States 158
- Canada 18
- Japan 6
- Europe 77
- France 3
- Germany 12
- The United Kingdom 28
- Italy 18
- Spain 2
- Rest of Europe 14
- Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) 27
- Africa 1
- Middle East 1
For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/p9zn6f/sports_and
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