Children's clothing retailing

Article Abstract:

Spending on childrenswear has risen since 1992 reaching 3.7 billion pounds sterling in 1997, although many retailers have reported that the marketplace is difficult and competitive. The growth in childrenswear is driven by the increased fashion awareness amongst children, and there is a major trend towards sportswear. The growth in casualwear is expected to continue in the long term. The priority given to spending on older children is expected to continue, but infant clothing is only seeing slow growth. Speciality childrenswear retailers and variety stores are retaining their market share but not increasing it due to competition. There is a trend towards trading up by consumers. Some major childrenswear retailers are profiled, include Marks & Spencer plc, Woolworths, Bhs, Mothercare, Boots The Chemist and some department stores and grocery multiples.

Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing, APPAREL AND OTHER TEXTILE PRODUCTS, Girls' & Children's Apparel, Children's clothing

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Retail franchising

Article Abstract:

Franchising is a way of funding business expansion, and in the retail trade it provides a low risk method for the franchisor to create a distribution channel between supplier and end consumer. Retail formats are undergoing significant changes and the franchise operation can provide the initial benefits of uniformity to the consumer. The franchise market is open to any retail business and a self-regulatory programme for franchising is produced by the BFA. Many successful retail franchisors initially traded through company managed outlets before franchising their format. Marketing methods and recruitment strategies are covered and examples of retail franchise systems are given.

Lessors of Nonfinancial Intangible Assets (except Copyrighted Works), Patent owners and lessors, Franchising, Franchises

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DIY retailing

Article Abstract:

The UK do-it-yourself (DIY) market has grown by 29% in the five years to 1997, but there are indications that DIY superstores have reached market saturation and are considering growth strategies. Sainsbury's Homebase business is well-placed for success in the end of the market selling general homecare products, whilst B&Q has developed the B&Q Warehouse concept to attract more trade customers. Weaker competitors may find the competition too great, and the builders' merchants sector, which does not attract retail customers due to its trading practices, looks set for rationalization.

Do-It-Yourself Building Materials (Ret, Home Centers, Lumber and other building materials, Management, Building materials industry, Home center stores, HomeBase Inc., Do-it-yourself products industry, B and Q PLC

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