Business statistics for the Fashion Industry

The following directories are the key industry recognised databases most of which can be found at the British Library by the reference provided in brackets. Happy hunting! 

Directories: 

British Clothing Industry Yearbook (Kemps, annual) [(B) AA 702 BUS]

Provides an A-Z listing of companies, exhibitions and trade names, as well as listings by categories (menswear, womenswear, childrenswear, fashion accessories, fabrics and textiles, trimmings, machinery and ancillary equipment, and services).



Directory of Fashion Retailers in the UK (Retail Knowledge Bank, 2001/02) [(B) AA 702 BUS]

Profiles of over 300 retailers (womenswear, menswear, childrenswear, sports goods, department stores, home shopping, and international luxury brands), with an overview of the market place and sector leaders.



Fabric Buyer’s Directory (Publishing Events, 2002) [(B) AA 702 BUS]

This is a comprehensive fashion fabric sourcing guide. It has over 1400 suppliers worldwide.



Fashion and Textiles Information Directory (FATEC, 2000/01) [(B) AA 702 BUS]

Published by the Fashion & Textile Educational Consultancy. Aimed at artists, craftsmen and designers, and fashion teachers and students. Gives contact details for UK suppliers in specialist categories from beads and buttons to yarns and weaving.



The Fashion Index (Emap Fashion, 2000) [(B) AA 702 BUS]

Comprehensive A-Z listing of companies in the UK clothing, textile and footwear industries (incorporating Shoe Trades Directory). Also includes listings of industry associations, global trade fairs and exhibitions, fashion and footwear colleges, and an overview of the UK fashion industry.



Fashion Monitor (The Profile Group, April 2002) [(B) AA 702 BUS]

Sections on fashion and beauty industry news, consultancy and in-house PR contacts for fashion and beauty brands, fashion stylists and make-up artists, UK and overseas media contacts, UK trade press contacts, and dates for UK and overseas fashion and beauty events. 



Market Research & Statistics:

Business Ratio Report: Clothing Retailers (The Prospect Shop, 2003) [(B) ML 04 BUS]

UK industry overview and detailed company profiles including performance league tables by size, profitability, efficiency, liquidity, gearing, employee performance, and growth.



Business Ratio Report: Clothing Manufacturers (The Prospect Shop, 2003) [(B) ML 03 BUS]

UK industry overview and detailed company profiles including performance league tables by size, profitability, efficiency, liquidity, gearing, employee performance, and growth.



Bridalwear (Key Note, 2002) [(B) MQ 66 BUS]

Report covers market size, trends, segmentation, competitor analysis, swot analysis, industry background, brand strategy, global markets, buying behaviour, forecasts and company profiles.



Clothing & Footwear Industry (Key Note, 2003) [(B) ML 03 BUS]

Provides an assessment of the industry structure, market size, key trends, consumer research, and competitor analysis of the top 20 manufacturers. Covers women’s, girls’ and infants’ clothing, men’s and boys’ clothing, sport and leisure wear, and clothing accessories. With a separate section on the footwear industry.



Clothing Retailers 2000 (Market Assessment International, 2000) [(B) MQ 12 BUS]

Covers UK men’s and women’s standard clothing, childrenswear, discount clothing, men and women’s fashion, and high fashion. Analyses market size and segmentation, new products, major players and their corporate strategies.



Clothing Retailing 2002 (Key Note, 2002) [(B) ML 04 BUS]

Examines UK market size, sectors and trends, the industry background (including outside suppliers), competitor analysis (based on 20 leading companies), buying behaviour, current issues and future forecasts. With profiles of 7 leading companies.



Designerwear Retailing (Mintel, 1999)

Provides an overview of market size and segmentation by age and gender, sector structure, market factors, detailed analysis of consumer shopping, retail practices and operational issues, and future trends and prospects. With profiles of over 40 different retailers.



European Strategic Issues ”¦ Clothing Retailing 2002 (Verdict Research, 2002) [(B) ML 063 BUS]

NB Covers the 15 member states of the EU only. Gives economic and demographic overviews of the EU market, retail spending and clothing market structure in the EU, and strategic issues for the future. With comparisons of the top 10 EU clothing retailers.



Fashion Accessories Retailing (Mintel Retail Intelligence, Sept. 2000) [(P) AL 90 – E(8)]

Detailed report that covers the market drivers, market size, market segmentation, the supply structure, advertising, distribution, the consumer, the future and forecasts.



Financial Survey Report: Clothing Manufacturers (The Prospect Shop, 2003) [(B) MQ 12 BUS]

The report gives financial and market information on limited British companies in the industry.



Financial Survey Report: Knitwear Manufacturers (The Prospect Shop, 2003) [(B) MN 15 BUS]

The report gives financial and market information on limited British companies in the industry.



How Britain Shops 2001: Clothing (Verdict Research, 2001) [(B) ML 062 BUS]

Presents detailed analyses of the performance of the 20 UK leading retailers (visitors, main users, conversion rates, loyalty and competitors).



Menswear in the UK (Consumer Goods Europe, July 2001) [(P) AL 639 – E(3)]

This report covers the industry by country in Europe. It gives a brief overview of the market size, segmentation, supply structure, advertising and promotion, distribution and future forecasts.



Menswear Retailing (Mintel Retail Intelligence, April 2000) [(P) AL 90 – E(8)]

Describes UK market factors, menswear shopping habits, retail shares by type of outlet, retail profiles of 9 major and smaller multiple chains, retail practices and operational issues, and future forecasts. With tables of retail sales and consumer expenditure.



Plus-Size Fashion (Key Note, 2001) [(B) MQ 77 BUS]

Report covers market size, trends, segmentation, competitor analysis, swot analysis, industry background, brand strategy, global markets, buying behaviour, forecasts and company profiles.



Product Sales and Trade: PRQ 13 articles of fur and leather clothes (Office for National Statistics, 2001) [(B) AL 74 BUS]

This covers government statistics on fur and leather. Covers industry sales and turnover figures together with export and import data.



Product Sales and Trade: PRQ 8 knitted & crocheted products (Office for National Statistics, 2001) [(B) AL 74 BUS]

This covers government statistics on knitted & crocheted products. Covers industry sales and turnover figures together with export and import data.



Product Sales and Trade: PRQ 12 hats & other accessories (Office for National Statistics, 2001) [(B) AL 74 BUS]

This covers government statistics on hats and accessories. Covers industry sales and turnover figures together with export and import data.



Product Sales and Trade: PRQ 10 menswear (Office for National Statistics, 2001) [(B) AL 74 BUS]

This covers government statistics on menswear. Covers industry sales and turnover figures together with export and import data.



Product Sales and Trade: PRQ 11 womenswear (Office for National Statistics, 2001) [(B) AL 74 BUS]

This covers government statistics on womenswear. Covers industry sales and turnover figures together with export and import data.



Product Sales and Trade: PRQ 9 workwear (Office for National Statistics, 2001) [(B) AL 74 BUS]

This covers government statistics on workwear. Covers industry sales and turnover figures together with export and import data.



Teenage Fashionwear 2000 (Market Assessment International, 2000) [(B) MQ 77 BUS]

Gives an overview of the youth market and fashion trends, factors governing retail success, the industry structure (both supplier and retail), and future prospects. With more detail on the apparel sector (womenswear, menswear, sportswear, jeans, accessories) and profiles of leading UK and global companies.



The UK Clothing Market (Mintel, 2000) [(B) MK 14 BUS]

Looks at market size, supply and distribution structure, key trends and drivers, and future forecasts. With a very detailed analysis of consumer attitudes towards fashion and of buying behaviour.



Verdict Forecasts ”¦ Clothing and Footwear 2008 (Verdict Research, 2003) [(B) ML 062 BUS]

Gives detailed forecasts for retail sales by location of shops, by market sector (menswear, womenswear, general clothing retailers, and footwear) and by categories within each sector (men’s and women’s outerwear, underwear, girlswear, boyswear, infantswear, sports clothing, sports footwear).



Verdict on … Maternitywear (Verdict Research, 2003) [(B) AL 924 BUS]

Detailed report covering the industry’s market definition, market shares, market influences, push factors, company comparisons and outlook.



Verdict on … Menswear Retailers (Verdict Research, 2002) [(B) AL 934 BUS]

Detailed report covering the industry’s market definition, market shares, market influences, push factors, company comparisons and outlook.



Verdict on …. Outsize (Verdict Research, 2003) [(B) ML 062 BUS]

Detailed report covering the industry’s market definition, market shares, market influences, push factors, company comparisons and outlook.



Verdict on … the Petite Market (Verdict Research, 2003) [(B) ML 062 BUS]

Detailed report covering the industry’s market definition, market shares, market influences, push factors, company comparisons and outlook.



Vedict on … Value Clothing Retailers (Verdict Research, 2002) [(B) ML 062 BUS]

Detailed report covering the industry’s market definition, market shares, market influences, push factors, company comparisons and outlook. Companies profiled include TK Maxx, George at Asda, Matalan, New Look, Peacocks and Primark.



Verdict on ”¦ Womenswear Retailers 2002 (Verdict Research, 2002) [(B) AL 934 BUS]

Provides a detailed analysis of the 18 UK leading retailers (specialists and department stores), giving their market position, trading record, physical development and store impression & product offer, with a summary of the main issues affecting the market.



Womens Accessories (Mintel Market Intelligence, Feb. 2000) [(P) AL 90 – E (3)]

This report gives a general overview of the market. Contains research on the market drivers, market size & trends, supply structure, advertising & promotion, distribution, trade perspective and future forecasts.



Womenswear (Market Research Great Britain, Nov. 2002) [(P) AL 90 – E(2)]

This report gives an overview of the market. It looks at the market size, share, new product development, company & brand profiles, distribution and future forecasts.



Womenswear in the UK (Consumer Goods Europe, Nov. 2001) [(P) AL 639 – E(3)]

This report covers the industry by country in Europe. It gives a brief overview of the market size, segmentation, supply structure, advertising and promotion, distribution and future forecasts.



Jennifer Holloway