Global Footwear Strategic Business Report 2017

DUBLIN, October 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/ --

The "Footwear - Global Strategic Business Report" report has been added to Research and Markets' 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. Also, a five-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 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 543 companies including many key and niche players such as:

• Adidas AG (Germany)
• Reebok International Limited (USA)
• ANTA Sports Products Limited (China)
• ASICS Corporation (Japan)
• Bata (Switzerland)
• Bata India Ltd. (India)
• Caleres (USA)
• Deckers Brands (USA)
• ECCO Sko A/S (Denmark)
• Geox s.p.a (Italy)
• Gucci Group NV (Italy)
• Kenneth Cole Productions, Inc. (USA)
• LaCrosse Footwear, Inc. (USA)
• Nike, Inc. (USA)
• Nine West (USA)
• Power Athletics Limited (Canada)
• Puma SE (Germany)
• RG Barry Corporation (USA)
• Timberland LLC (USA)
• Vans, Inc. (USA)
• Weyco Group Inc. (USA)
• Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (USA)
• Leading Footwear Retailers
• Foot Locker, Inc. (USA)
• Payless ShoeSource Inc. (USA)
• The Athlete's Foot (USA)
• The Finish Line, Inc. (USA)

Key Topics Covered:

1. GLOBAL MARKET OVERVIEW & ANALYSIS
Footwear Industry
A Prelude
Key Market Drivers
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
Innovative Technologies for Novel Shoes with Advanced Functions

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
Safety Shoes
A Review

3. SCANNING THE ATHLETIC FOOTWEAR TRENDS
Athletic Footwear
An Overview
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
Skating Shoes Market
An Insight
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
Overview
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
Global Import Scenario
Pricing Trends

6. INNOVATIONS IN FOOTWEAR INDUSTRY
Technological Innovations in the Footwear Industry
Futuristic Innovative Trends for the Footwear Industry
Real Benefit of Novel Technologies to Users
Advanced 3D Printers and Flexible Materials
Use of Biologically Interactive Materials
Alternatives to Leather
Different Types of Leather
Internet of Things
Shoes as Wearable Data Centers
Smart Footwear
Select Shoe Innovations by Popular Brands
Nike
Select Innovations
Adidas' Innovations
Reebok
New Balance
BROOKS
Mizuno
ASICS

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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
Select Glossary of Footwear Terminology

10. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
Munro Takes Over Fusion Retail Brands
Phoenix Takes Over Bueno Women's Footwear
HOKA ONE ONE Partners with Oiselle to Make Special Edition Shoe
Wolverine Signs licensing Agreement with Vida Shoes
VIVOBAREFOOT Inks Partnership Agreement with BLOOM
Penn Relays Signs Agreement with NIKE
ShoeBuy Takes Over Shoes.com
B&B TOOLS Takes Over Arbesko
Pentland Brands Acquire Majority Control of SeaVees
Walmart Takes Over ShoeBuy
Caleres Takes Over Allen Edmonds from Brentwood Associates
Shoes For Crews to Take Over SureGrip Footwear
Cherokee Global Takes Over Hi-Tec Sports International Holdings
True Temper Sports Takes Over VH Footwear
Gold's Gym Partners with Vibram Footwear Company
Perry Ellis Inks Two License Agreement with BBC International
adidas Announces Production Expansion
Cinven Takes Over Kurt Geiger
Nike and Flex Partner to Strengthen Manufacturing Process
Metro Shoes Partners with Crocs
Berkshire Together with New Balance Holding Takes Over Rockport
KupiVIP Takes Over Sapato.ru
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

11. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS/LAUNCHES
ASICS Introduces Sneakers with Ancient Patchwork Technique
ASICS Unveils New Model of GEL-KAYANO
adidas Introduces Two Golf Shoe Styles
Vans Launches the UltraRange, a Versatile Footwear Design
Salomon Unveils Completely Customizable Running Shoe
adidas Introduces All-New Futurecraft 4D Footwear
Merrell Launches Latest Work & Tactical Footwear Collection in Spring/Summer
PUMA Unveils Latest 365 Street Football Shoe
Xiaomi Introduces Smart Shoes with Intel's Curie Module
ECCO Unveils COOL Shoes
adidas Launches First Performance Shoe Using Biosteel Fiber
Kenafric Introduces Seven Footwear Brands for All Age Groups
ECCO Unveils Innovative High-Heeled Footwear Collection
ASICS Launches New Model with a Groundbreaking Chameleoid Mesh
PUMA Unveils Latest IGNITE Dual for Autumn-Winter '16
Shimano Launches All-New Mountain Enduro Series Footwear
PUMA Introduces New evoTOUCH, a Leather Football Boot
PUMA Unveils All-New evoPOWER 1.3 Football Boot
Superfeet Introduces Footwear Collection for Spring 2017
Under Armour Unveils golf 2016 Footwear Collection
Caterpillar Unveils New Footwear & Apparel Line
Bachi Shoes Unveils New Footwear Range, FeetScience'
PUMA Launches Eskiva, a Lifestyle Sneaker for Ladies
ANTA Unveils KT1, Signature Basketball Shoe for a NBA Star Player
PUMA Launches IGNITE Spikeless Footwear
ASICS Introduces the Meta Run Footwear Models
Jambu Introduces Eco-Designs Footwear for Fall/Winter 2015
ANTA Introduces KT FIRE Basketball Shoe
Callaway Unveils Footwear Line 2015
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

12. FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS

13. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

Total Companies Profiled: 543 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries 574)

• The United States (169)
• Canada (17) Japan(5)
• Europe (289)
• France (11)
• Germany (30)
• The United Kingdom (43)
• Italy (138)
• Spain (9)
• Rest of Europe (581)
• Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (74)
• Middle East (1)
• Latin America (12)
• Africa (7)

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