Maternity Apparel / Clothing - A Global Strategic Business Report

I.INTRODUCTION, METHODOLOGY & PRODUCT DEFINITIONS
Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations
Disclaimers
Data Interpretation & Reporting Level
Product Definitions and Scope Of Study
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1.INDUSTRY OVERVIEW
Introduction
General Characteristics
Key Trends
Delayed Pregnancies Create New Opportunities
Celebrities Drive Maternity Fashion Trends
Oversupply Induces Markdowns
Demand for Maternity Apparel is Immune to Economic Slowdown
Organics Enter Maternity Apparel Arena
Interest in Pregnancy Remains Subtle
Fashion Trends Recur
Online Stores Emerge as a Major Channel
Stretchable Apparels to Dominate the Markets
2.PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Introduction
Nursing and Maternity Fashions and Accessories
Historic Review
3.REGIONAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
The United States
Introduction
Market Outlook
Table 1: US Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Maternity Apparel/Clothing - Annual Sales Figures in US$ Million for Years 2006 through 2015 (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Key Trends
Primary Customers for Maternity Apparel
Table 2: US Market for Maternity Apparel (2008): Proportion of Women (Out of Total Women Population in the US) Who Purchased Maternity Apparel for Themselves by Age Group (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Retail Channels for Maternity Apparel
Table 3: US Market for Maternity Apparel (2008): Percent breakdown of Value Sales by Retail Channel – Specialty Stores, National Chains, Mass Merchants, Discount Stores, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
The United Kingdom
Overview
Maternity Apparel Market Survives Economic Pressure
Chinese Market Overview
Indian Maternity Apparel Market
Maternity Apparel Market in Singapore
Import/Export Scenario
Table 4: Singaporean Imports of Maternity Apparel (2006): Percentage Breakdown of Value Imports by Fabric Type – Cotton, Synthetic Fiber, and Artificial Fiber (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 5: Singaporean Imports of Maternity Apparel (Cotton Fabric Only) (2006): Percentage Breakdown of Value Imports by Country –China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Thailand, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 6: Singaporean Exports of Maternity Apparel (2006): Percentage Breakdown of Value Exports by Fabric Type – Cotton, Synthetic Fiber, and Artificial Fiber (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Table 7: Singaporean Exports of Maternity Apparel (Cotton Fabric Only) (2006): Percentage Breakdown of Value Exports by Country –Brunei, Malaysia, Philippines, Spain, Thailand, and Others (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
Australian Market Overview
4.PRODUCT INNOVATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS
Destination Maternity to Re-launch Two Hearts®
Due Maternity Introduces Designed by Due Collection
Motherhood Maternity® Introduces Fall 2009 collection
Jakfish Introduces Performance Clothing for Pregnant Women
Bella Materna Launches Luxury French Lace Line
5.RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY
Mamas & Papas and Pigeon Ink Distribution Agreement
Destination Maternity to Establish Metairie Store
Krauter Healthcare to Establish New Manufacturing Facility
Liz Lange to Re-launch High-end Collection
Bluestar Signs License Agreement With Zoomers
Destination Maternity Expands Retail Outlets
Blooming Marvellous Shrinks Operations
My Vintage Baby to Launch Premium Maternity Wear
Destination Maternity Inks Franchise Agreement with Mahindra Retail
Mahindra Retail to Expand Mom and Me Retail Chain
Mothers Work Announces Name Change
Kräuter to Venture into Maternity Wear
Destination Maternity Enters Franchise Agreement with Multi Trend
Destination Maternity Announces Plans to Merge Brands
Effigi Takes Over Colimacon Brand Products
MamaSan Maternity Launches New Maternity Clothing Line
Online Store asos.com Introduces Maternity Wear
BabyStyle.com Acquires Cadeau Brand
Danskin Changes Name to Triumph Apparel
6.FOCUS ON SELECT GLOBAL PLAYERS
Amoralia Ltd (UK)
Arcadia Group Limited (UK)
Blooming Marvellous Trading LTD (UK)
Blossom Mother and Child (UK)
Destination Maternity Corporation (US)
EMILY B (UK)
Goddess Bra Company (US)
Isabella Oliver (UK)
JoJo Maman Bébé (UK)
Liz Claiborne, Inc. (US)
Mamas & Papas (UK)
Mothercare plc (UK)
Mothercare UK Limited (UK)
The Gap, Inc. (US)
Triumph Apparel Corporation (US)
III. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
Total Companies Profiled: 93 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 95)
Region/CountryPlayers
The United States
Canada
Japan
Europe
Germany
The United Kingdom
Italy
Spain
Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan)
Middle East
Africa