Global Children's Wear Strategic Business Report 2017 - Movies, Cartoons and Children's Wear Still a Profitable Equation

DUBLIN, July 04, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Children's Wear - Global Strategic Business Report" report to their offering.

The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2016 through 2024.

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Children's Wear in US$ Million by the following Product Segments: Boys Wear, Girls Wear, and Infants & Toddlers Wear. Also, a five-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research.

The report profiles 206 companies including many key and niche players such as

• Benetton Group S.p.A. (Italy)
• Carter's, Inc. (USA)
• OshKosh B'gosh, Inc. (USA)
• Esprit Holdings Limited (Hong Kong)
• Fruit of the Loom, Inc. (USA)
• Gap, Inc. (USA)
• Global Brands Group Holding Limited (Hong Kong)
• Gymboree Corp. (USA)
• Hanesbrands, Inc. (USA)
• J.C. Penney Company, Inc. (USA)
• Kellwood Company, LLC (USA)
• Kohls Corporation (USA)
• Macy's Inc. (USA)
• Marks & Spencer (UK)
• Mothercare Group (UK)
• Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation (USA)
• Polo Ralph Lauren (USA)
• Sears Holdings Corp. (USA)
• KMART (USA)
• Target Corp. (USA)
• The Children's Place Retail Stores (USA)
• VF Corporation (USA)

Key Topics Covered:

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

• Children's Wear Market Continues to Evolve
• Traditional Revenue Contributors Make Way for Emerging Markets
• Westernization of Wardrobe Gains Momentum in Developing Markets
• Manufacturers in Developed Countries Shift Production Offshore
• Kidswear Segment
• A Separate Fashion Industry
• Kids Now Make Most of the Purchasing Decisions
• Infant/Baby Clothing: Safety Remains a Key Parameter
• Traditional Baby Dresses Still a Favorite
• Key Trends in Newborn Clothing
• Competition: Noteworthy Trends
• Children's Wear: A Highly Fragmented Market
• Cyclical Nature of Fashion: A Key Challenge for Designers
• Startups Create Buzz
• Marketing to Kids: Crucial for Success in the Marketplace
• Attracting Modern and Conservative Consumers: Key to Maintaining Strong Market Position
• Product Differentiation Imperative to Maintain Competitive Edge
• Retailers Embrace Digital Operations and Other Differentiation Strategies

2. MARKET TRENDS, ISSUES & DRIVERS

• Durable Organic Kid's Clothing Finds a Growing Space
• Gender Neutral Clothing
• A New Trend
• Ethical Production Reveals a Marked Change in Consumerism
• Designers Enter the Fray
• Kids' Wear Follows Hues of Adult Fashion
• Movies, Cartoons and Children's Wear: Still a Profitable Equation
• Social Media Brings in a Transformation
• Luxury Brands Make Rapid Strides in Children's Wear Market
• Western Luxury Brands Establish Presence in Asian Markets
• Boutiques Become Prominent for Luxury Girls' Clothing
• Design and Brand Innovations Spearhead Growth
• Fashion Emerge as a Key Trend
• Children's Wear Industry Adds More Glamour with Swarovski Crystals
• Toddlers' Clothes Designs Unaffected
• Cotton: An Essential Raw Material in Children's Wear
• Nanotechnology in Children's Apparel
• Apparel for Overweight and Obese Children Offers Immense Market Potential

3. DEMOGRAPHIC DRIVERS

• Favorable Demographic Trends Strengthens Market Prospects
• Tween' Population: A Lucrative Demographic Segment
• Shrinking Family Size Lead to Higher Discretionary Spending
• Rising Women Workforce: A Business Case for Children's Wear
• Developing Countries to Drive Future Market Growth
• India & China: Young Population Offers Significant Opportunities

4. DISTRIBUTION SCENARIO

• Mass Merchandisers Take the Lead
• Growing Prominence of Grocery Retailers in Children's Wear Retail
• Online Retailing Expands Presence

5. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS

• H&M Introduces Sustainable Clothing Line
• SproutFit Introduces Sustainable Kidswear line
• Givenchy to Launch its First Children's Wear Collection for Fall '17.
• Lindex Introduces Holly & Whyte Kids Collection
• Sears Introduces the New Private Label Apparel for Back-to- School Season
• Kitex Launches Own Brand 'Little Star' in the US and Canada
• Kate Spade New York Introduces Childrenswear in the Middle East
• KITH Introduces Staple Silhouettes for Children
• Kidology Ties Up with Snapdeal
• United Colors of Benetton Launches Kids Spring 2016 Collection
• JCPenney Introduces New Line of Disney Apparel under the Okie Dokie® brand.
• Kitex Garments Introduces Infants Wear Brand in US
• Poney Kidswear Brand Enters the Indian Market
• Arvind Introduces The Children's Place', America's Largest Kids' Specialty Apparel Retailer, in India
• French Kidswear Brand Jacadi Enters the Indian Market
• Childrens Wear Wholesalers Introduces Minions Clothing Collection

6. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY

• Carter's Acquires Skip Hop Holdings
• AW Rostamani Lifestyle Acquires Fashion Chain Angels
• Gap Enters into Collaboration with Disney
• Destination Maternity to Merge with Orchestra Prémaman
• NOPPIES Acquires IMPS&ELFS
• Gerber Childrenswear takesover Triboro
• Plow & Hearth Acquires Assets of Children's Wear Digest
• Pantaloons Launches Pantaloons Kids.
• Poney to Expand Operations in India
• Esprit & Kidswear Retailer Zannier Ink Licensing Agreement

7. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL MANUFACTURERS & RETAILERS

8. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/2jrg5q/childrens_wear

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