Global Footwear Strategic Business Report 2015-2020: Proximity Playing a Key Role for Setting-Up Manufacturing Operations
DUBLIN, Mar. 25, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --Research and Markets
(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/d8vld6/footwear_global) has announced the addition of the "Footwear - Global Strategic Business Report" report to their offering.
Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2013 through 2020. Also, a seven-year historic analysis is provided for these markets. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research.
This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Footwear in US$ Million and Million Pairs by the following Product Categories/Segments:
- Athletic (Aerobic, Baseball, Basketball, Cricket, Cross-Training, Soccer, Running, Tennis, Walking, Hiking, Hockey, Athleisure, & Others)
- Outdoor/Rugged
- Casual
- Dress/Formal
- Footwear Accessories.
The report profiles 571 companies including many key and niche players such as:
- Leading Manufacturers
- adidas AG (Germany)
- Reebok International (US)
- ANTA Sports Products Limited (China)
- ASICS (Japan)
- Bata Shoe Organization (Switzerland)
- Bata India Ltd. (India)
- Power Athletics Limited (Canada)
- Deckers Outdoor Corporation (US)
- ECCO Sko A/S (Denmark)
- Geox (Italy)
- Gucci Group (Italy)
- Kenneth Cole Productions, Inc. (US)
- LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. (US)
- Nike Inc. (US)
- Nine West Group Inc. (US)
- Puma AG (Germany)
- R.G. Barry Corporation (US)
- Timberland LLC (US)
- Vans, Inc. (US)
- Weyco Group Inc. (US)
- Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (US)
- Leading Footwear Retailers
- Brown Shoe Company, Inc. (US)
- Foot Locker, Inc. (US)
- Payless ShoeSource Inc. (US)
- The Athlete's Foot Brands, LLC (US)
- The Finish Line, Inc. (US)
- The Sports Authority, Inc. (US)
Key Topics Covered:
1. GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW & ANALYSIS
- Footwear Industry - A Prelude
- Branded Footwear Market - An Overview
- Balancing Production and Trade
- Economic Recession in Retrospect
- Footwear Companies Turn to Economic Production Strategies
- Resurgence in Growth Fundamentals Encourages Footwear Market
- Outlook
- Volume Analysis
- Value Analysis
- Expanding Population Fuels Demand
- Urbanization: A Megatrend with Significant Implications for Footwear Market
- Select Mega-Urban Regions Worldwide (2035)
- Improvement in Global GDP Performance Bodes Well for the Market
- Developing Markets on the Radar
- Companies Eye Other Outsourcing Destinations beyond China
- Proximity Playing a Key Role for Setting-Up Manufacturing Operations
- Asia Gearing Up to Uphold Position as Largest Production Base
- Cross Industry Forays Rife
- China Dominates Global Leather Footwear Exports
2. NON-ATHLETIC FOOTWEAR - NOTEWORTHY TRENDS
- Eco-Friendly Footwear - Future Directions
- Emergence of New Design Themes
- Moving in Line with Changing Fashion Trends
- Men's Shoes - Making a Style Statement
- Changing Customer Preferences
- Fashion and Comfort - Top on Women's Shopping List
- Multifunctional Shoes Gain Popularity
- Innovations in Footwear Components
- Affordable Luxury - Not just an Oxymoron in Footwear Space
- Luxury Footwear Designers Gain Traction
- Increasing Popularity of Private Labels
- Outdoor Footwear Gets Diversified
3. SCANNING THE ATHLETIC FOOTWEAR TRENDS
- Demand for Athletic Shoes Surges
- Fashion-Statements Override Brand Aspirations
- Supply Factors
- Athletic Footwear - A Gift for All Occasions
- Riding High on Basketball
- Running Shoes - Leader amongst the Athletic Footwear Category
- Running Shoes Sprint on Advanced Footwear Technology
- Opportunities Rife for New Players in Running Shoes Segment
- Shifting Focus from Minimalist to Lightweight Running Shoes
- Smaller the Better: Launching Super-lightweight Trainers
- Trail Running Footwear Pick Pace
- Move towards Natural Motion
- Female Footwear - An Aggressive Growth Segment
- Tennis Shoes Draw Attention
- Trekking Shoes - Going on an Uphill Journey
- Cross Trainers - Increasingly Designed for Outdoor Wear
- Pricing - A Marketing Tool for Athletic Footwear Chains
- Short Lead Times Spell Success in a Dynamic Market
- Efforts to Boost Demand
- Competition from Designer Brands
- Licensing Needs a Shot in the Arm
- Growing Sophistication of Manufacturing Technologies
- Online Sales Pick up Pace
- Shifting Brand Loyalty - A Major Concern!
4. COMPETITION
- Athletic Footwear Segment
- Nike - Going Strong
- adidas - The Closest Competitor
- Puma Narrows Production
- Casual Footwear Market
5. INDUSTRY PROFILE
- Production Scenario
- Reviewing the Outsourcing Phenomenon
- Export Landscape
- China: The Dominating Export Power-House
- Pricing Trends
- Global Import Scenario
6. CONSUMER INSIGHTS
- Consumerism in the 21st Century
- Forces Shaping Consumerism
- Time - A Rare Commodity
- Freedom - The Prized Possession
- Meeting the Evolving Lifestyles
- Battle between the Body and Soul
- Advent of a Global Network
- Price and Comfort - The Eternal Favorites
- Branding - What the Consumer Looks for
- Female Footwear Market
- The Replacement Issue
- Teenagers- A Key Segment
- Kids - The Retailers' New Favorites
- Baby Boomers - Changing Priorities
7. RETAIL ENVIRONMENT
- Logistics
- Retailers under Pressure
- Small Shops - The Most Favored Targets
- Investment Areas for Retailers in the 21st Century
- Shelf Presence
- Space Lifting' Footwear Retailing
- E- Commerce - Evolving as a Vibrant Medium
- Evolving Preferences of Consumers towards E-Shopping
- Proactive' Merchandising In-Store Garners Momentum
- Point-of-Sale Data - Understanding the Needs of the Consumer
- Huge Discounting
- Co-Branding - Crucial for the Success of P-O-P Displays?
- Manufacturers Evolving too
8. PRODUCT OVERVIEW
- History of Footwear
- Moccasin
- Sandal
- Boot
- Clog
- Mule
- Pumps
- Oxford
- Footwear Style & Fashion
- Sneakers
- Product Definitions
- Athletic Footwear
- Components of Athletic Footwear
- Upper
- Midsole
- Insert
- Outsole
- Aerobic Shoes
- Athleisure Footwear
- Baseball Footwear
- Basketball Footwear
- Cricket Footwear
- Cross-Training
- Running Shoes
- Soccer Shoes
- Tennis Shoes
- Walking Shoes
- Hiking Shoes
- Other Athletic Footwear
- Outdoor/Rugged Footwear
- Trekking and Walking Boots
- 3-4 Season Boots
- 3 Season Boots
- Mountaineering Boots
- Backpacking Boots
- Hiking Boots
- Approach Shoes
- Technical Shoes
- Casual Footwear
- Dress/Formal Footwear
- Footwear Accessories
- Socks
- Insoles
- Gaiters
9. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
- Under Armour Partners with Notre Dame
- Renfro Announces Licensing Agreement with New Balance Athletic
- Steve Madden Acquires Dolce Vita
- Bata India Merges Coastal Commercial and Bata Properties
- ABG Acquires Payless' Footwear Brands
- AURELIUS Takes Over Reckitt Benckiser Owned Scholl Brand
- DSW to Acquire Stake in Canada's Toy Shoes
- Liberty Shoes Merges with Liberty Retail Revolutions
- OrthoLite and Oliberté Enter into Partnership
- bebe Stores and ALDO Product Services Sign Licensing Agreement
- Brown Shoe Sells Avia, Nevados
- Permira Acquires Dr Martens
- Sequential Acquires Heelys
- Rocky Brands Signs Definitive Asset Purchase Agreement with Kommonwealth
- JustFab Acquires ShoeDazzle
- Foot Locker Acquires Runners Point
- Future Ventures Acquires Stake in Tresmode
- E.Land and K-Swiss Acquire OTZ Shoes
- Justin Brands Acquires Highland Shoe
- Nike Divests Cole Haan
- Aeropostale Takes Over GoJane
- Intersport Takes Over The Athlete's Foot
- Weisfeld Group and Anthony L&S Footwear Acquire Iconic Etonic Worldwide from Lotto Sport Italia
- INA International Acquires Golden Viking Sports
- Zumiez Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Blue Tomato
- William Lamb Merges with Rushton Ablett
- New Balance Inks License Agreement with Black Box Distribution
- GE Enters into Collaboration with VEGAM
- Sequential Brands Inks Definitive Agreement to Take Over DVS Brand
- ABC-Mart and LaCrosse Footwear Sign Definitive Agreement
- IIC-Intersport International Inks Agreement to Take Over Athlete's Foot Franchising
- Deckers Outdoor Acquires Stake in Hoka One One
- Macy's and Finish Line Ink Agreement
10. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS/INNOVATIONS
- Eddie Bauer Rolls Out Exclusive Footwear Collection
- Puma Launches Ferrari Limitate
- Ducere Technologies Develops Lechal
- Coach Unveils Exclusive Men's Footwear Collection
- MOZO Launches New Shoes Line
- Converse Introduces New Shoe Collection
- Asics Launches Gelfeather Glide T3
- ASICS Launches NAKED EG
- ASICS Rolls Out SONICSPRINT ELITE
- New Balance Unveils Golf Footwear Collection for 2014
- adidas Unveils Springblade Running Shoe
- Orthotic Shop Rolls Out Fall 3013 Footwear Collection
- Cat Footwear Launches Liberty Work Boot
- adidas Rolls Out Adizero F50 Premium Pack
- adidas Launches New Adizero F50 Messi Football Boots
- adidas Rolls Out adidas by Stella McCartney Barricade Shoe
- adidas by Stella McCartney Unveils Struthio BOOST Shoe
- Ahnu® Launches New Sugarpine Hiking Boot Collection
- MOZO® Shoes Launches New Footwear Lines
- MOZO® Shoes Rolls Out Natural Collection of Contemporary Shoes
- The Quorum Group Unveils Skora Real Running Shoe Brand in the Philippines
- Pearl Izumi Introduces Project E: Motion Running Footwear
- PROSPECS Introduces Technical Athletic Footwear
- adidas Launches Innovative Energy Boost Running Shoes
- Ektio Introduces The Breakaway Shoes
- Mizuno USA Introduces 9-Spike Advanced Classic Cleat Footwear
- Under Armour Releases UA Spine RPM Range of Footwear
- VF to Launch Vans LXVI Range of Athletic Footwear
- Globalite Industries Rolls Out Globalite Range of Footwear
- HEAD Releases HEAD Speed Pro Lite Tennis Shoe
- Alberto Torresi Introduces New Men's Formal Footwear Collection
- Nike Basketball Rolls Out Elite Series Lightweight Shoes
- Sazzi Unveils New Toe Motion Footwear Range
- Nike Launches Nike+ Training and Nike+ Basketball Digitally
- Enhanced Footwear Ranges
- Nike Unveils Nike Flyknit Lightweight Running Footwear for 2012 Olympics
- ECCO Golf Footwear Rolls Out 2012 Golf Shoe Collection for Men
- adidas Introduces Adizero Primeknit Running Shoe
- Saint and Libertine New York Introduces Ivy Kirzhner Women's Footwear Range
- Soft Star Shoes Rolls Out New Barefoot Shoes for Men, Women and Older Children
- adidas Introduces Predator® Lethal Zones Boot
- Ahnu Footwear Unveils Yoga-Inspired Escape Collection Footwear Range
- Teva® Unveils Mountain Bike Shoe Range
- UGG Launches Fall 2012 Men's Footwear Collection
- SKECHERS Launches Relaxed Fit Footwear Roll Out
11. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS
12. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
Total Companies Profiled: 571 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 601)
- The United States (165)
- Canada (17)
- Japan (5)
- Europe (394)
- - France (11)
- - Germany (29)
- - The United Kingdom (43)
- - Italy (159)
- - Spain (10)
- - Rest of Europe (60)
- Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (82)
- Middle East (1)
- Latin America (11)
- Africa (8)
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