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UK Footwear Industry: An Analysis

Description:    This report studies the various aspects of the UK footwear industry and also provides an indication
                of potential developments. It covers important segments of the industry and analyzes the
                prevailing market dynamics. The report employs the PEST framework to study the relevant political,
                economic, social and technological factors that have implications for the development of the
                industry.

                Additionally, the report evaluates the industry within the Michael Porters Five Forces framework. It
                goes on to describe the competitive landscape and provides a comparative financial study of the
                major players in the industry.

                The UK is one of Europe’s leading footwear markets, accounting for nearly 19% of the European
                footwear sales.



Contents:       1. Introduction
                 1.1. Industry Definition
                 The footwear market includes all men’s, women’s and children’s shoes sold through every retail
                channel, including mail order and internet. All types of shoes are taken into account, including
                sports, house and street shoes, boots and sandals. It includes all the companies that design,
                manufacture, market, and/or license brands for mens, womens, and/or childrens footwear.

                 1.2. Industry Segments
                 Consumer Footwear

                Men’s Footwear

                Women’s Footwear

                Children’s Footwear
                 Industrial Footwear

                 2. Market Dynamics
                 2.1. Market Overview
                 The UK is one of Europe’s leading footwear markets accounting for nearly 19% of the European
                footwear market’s value in sales.

                 2.2 Trend Analysis
                 Increase in Demand for Branded Footwear
                 Consumers Prefer Exclusive Stores
                 Increasing Market Share of Imports
                 Product Specialization

                 2.3 Key Drivers
                 Globalization Spurs Competition
                 Tapping Opportunities in Developing Countries
                 Emergence of New Selling Formats

                 2.4 Major Issues & Implications
                 Chinese Products Flood the EU Market
                 Emergence of Cheap Manufacturers Increasing Competition

                 3. PEST Analysis
                 3.1. Political Factors
                 Improving Sino-UK trade relations
                 Introduction of safety standards for footwear
3.2. Economic Factors
Issue of unemployment
Changing dynamics of disposable income

3.3. Social Factors
Changing consumer preferences
Increasing brand awareness
Population influences on demand


3.4. Technological Factors
Incorporation of RFID concept
Footwear that cares

4. Porters Five Forces Analysis
4.1 Buyers/Customers Power
Consumers’ Benefit on Account of Competitive Market
Increasing Product Options

4.2 Suppliers Power
Rising Footwear Import

4.3 Rivalry among Competitors
Intense Competition in a Fragmented Market
Increase in Advertising Expenditure
Rise in Specialization

4.4 Threat of New Entrants
Availability of Niche Segments
Efficiency Requirements in Supply Chain

4.5 Threat of Substitutes

5. Competitive Landscape
C&J Clark, Reebok and Stylo are considered for comparison.

5.1 Profiles
It includes profiles of C&J Clark Ltd, Reebok International Ltd and Stylo PLC

 5.2 Competitive Positioning
 The companies are compared on the basis of Structure, Brand Image, Manufacturing, Units, Media
Expenditure and Market Share

5.3 Competition Strategies
It includes strategies of C&J Clark Ltd, Reebok International Ltd and Stylo Plc.

 5.4 Financial Analysis
 5.4.1 Income Statement Analysis
 Here the sales and the stock turnover of the companies is compared.
 5.4.2 Balance Sheet Analysis
 The companies are analyzed using the Return on capital, Current Ratio and Return on Assets
ratios.

 6. Industry Outlook
 Market growth is likely sustained by higher disposable income levels with consumers moving up
the price chain in branded footwear.

Appendix I: International Conferences and Annual Meetings
Collection 2006
Premier Kids 2006
MODA UK & MODA MENSWEAR and MODA FOOTWEAR
Footwear Clothes and Textile Show
            MODA UK & MODA MENSWEAR, MODA FOOTWEAR & MODA ACCESSORIES

            Appendix II: Industry Associations and Organizations
            British Footwear Association
            The Independent Footwear Retailers Association
            The Boot and Shoe Manufacturers Association
            British Leather Association
            European Footwear Manufacturers Confederation (CEC)

            Tables
            Tab 4.1: Market Share of UK Footwear Brands/Retailers 1999 Vs 2004
            Tab 5.1 Comparison of Leading Companies 2004
            Tab 6.1 Production, Exports, Imports, Domestic Supplies of Footwear (Million Pairs) 2005-2009

            Figures
            Fig 2.1 UK Footwear Industry 2000-2004
            Fig 2.2 Domestic Supply of Footwear in UK (Pairs of footwear) 2000-2004
            Fig 2.3 Domestic Supply of Footwear in UK (In US$ billion) 2000-2004
            Fig 2.4 Domestic Manufacturing of Footwear in UK 2001-2004
            Fig 2.5 Total Imports 1999-2004
            Fig 2.6 Footwear Sales by Retail Channel (% of Total) 1998, 2001, 2003
            Fig 3.1 Employment Levels in Textile, Clothing and Footwear Industry 2000-2004
            Fig 3.2 Gross Disposable Income 2000-2004
            Fig 5.1 Sales of Leading Companies: 2004
            Fig 5.4.1 Sales-C& J Clark, Reebok and Stylo Plc 2003-2005
            Fig 5.4.2 Stock Turnover 2003-2005
            Fig 5.4.3 Return on Capital 2003-2005
            Fig 5.4.4 Return on Assets 2003-2005
            Fig 5.4.5 Current Ratio 2003-2005
            Fig 6.1 UK Footwear Industry forecast 2005-2009




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