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Francesca’s is a growing company that possesses a lot of potential for future growth. The company started in 1999 and was founded in Houston, Texas by three siblings Chong Yi, Kyong Gill and Insuk Koo and one other partner John De Meritt. Originally the company was dedicated to offering accessories, home décor, and jewelry but later came to include apparel because of their growth across the country. Francesca’s became a publicly held company in July on 2011 under the name FRAN and since then the company has gained 11%. Francesca’s brand identity can be characterized as a one of a kind, specialty boutique that builds emphasis on the customer shopping experience. Each boutique carries unique merchandise that varies from store to store so

Mackintosh-Grant, a leading clothing and footwear designer, headquartered in United Kingdom is formed by merger of

Just For Feet, Inc. (JFF) was started in 1977 by Harold Ruttenberg (Ruttenberg) in Birmingham, Alabama as a small mall-based store. In 1988, Harold opened his first “superstore” focusing on name-brand athletic and outdoor footwear and clothing. (Just For Feet, Inc.) JFF had its initial public offering in 1994 (U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission) and by 1999, JFF had grown to be the second largest athletic shoe retailer in the United States, with locations in 30 states and annual sales of approximately $775 million. (U.S. Department of Justice) Also, in 1997 and 1998, JFF acquired three smaller athletic footwear and apparel retail companies in increase its expansion strategy. (Just For Feet, Inc.) According to JFF’s 10-K filed with the SEC for the year ended January 30, 1999, these individuals held the following positions at JFF:

Footwear International is a multinational manufacturer and marketer of footwear that has 83 companies in 70 different countries. One of these locations is

By bringing unique touches to their collections, not only are they achieving their objective, but it also helps them to stand out from the rest of the High Street, which means

The mind-set of the company is to put sales and profit second to creating a special style that can change the world through fashion.

One of the most successful clothing brands in the world, Polo Ralph Lauren has built its success around more than just its line of luxurious designer clothes, but the company is one of the top marketing designers also. It was awarded “ Luxury Brand of the Year” in 2010 by the Luxury Daily. A company that was founded by a man named Ralph Lifchitz, better known as Ralph Lauren of the Bronx, New York in 1968. Since the age of 12, Lauren’s had a strong appeal and taste for looking classy. He would spend the money he earned working with his father after school, purchasing expensive suites. In his latter years, while working for a company called A. Rivetz & Co., Lauren began designing wide ties, the beginning of what latter evolved into the

For decades, J. Crew has been a staple of middle-class America’s wardrobe. The company targets upper-middle class customers, selling Ralph Lauren-like designs at a lower price point. However, in recent years, the company, in addition to numerous other middle-tier American retailers, has struggled to find it’s niche in an industry often focused on the extremes. J. Crew’s executive and marketing teams have implemented new strategies to regain market share.

This report aims to underling the key areas the Australian Fashion Industry need address, in order to show that it has a future in an ever competitive global economy.

This company is recognized and specialized for selling exclusive streetwear sneakers along with cleaning kits and shoes accessories. One of our main focuses is pleasing the customers. We provide well-quality products throughout the business. We make sure our products are up to date and our staff is well trained. Happy customers means good sales and loyalty.

Everyone wants designer labels. They have the finest fabrics and the most exquisite tailoring. It may sometimes seem that top of the line labels are out of reach, save for a very few. But it is not so. Every day like new or even unworn designer items are set out to be snapped up by a savvy shopper. This is just one perk of shopping at a consignment shop.

Fashion has been around ever since ancient times, since the time of the Romans, it survived the world wars and is yet today a business with rapid changes. Fashion started off as an art form, a way for the riches to show their social status with unique and innovative designs that only they could afford. It was a way to separate the social classes of the society. In this paper I will include the creator of haute couture, and how the following designers developed couture, as well as having leading names in today’s ready-to-wear industry. The list is long, but I chose to focus on the three most important designers of the modern fashion industry.

As a clothing store which is focusing on local designed and European designed clothes, our products are going to be high-end, fashionable, green and unique.

Shanghai Tang has been in the business of selling high quality retail items for men and women, clothing and accessories, since 1994. Their designs have been based upon Chinese cultural influence while also being modern and wearable in markets around the world. Although business has gone well under the leadership of Rafael Le Manse, the company is experiencing some new internal and external issues. Shanghai Tang’s competition is about to establish a market presence in China and in order to stay ahead in the game; Le Manse needs to figure out how to expand the existing customer base. Also, Le Manse’s long time creative partner, Joanne Ooi, is leaving

Market analysis C & J Clarks LtdCONTENTSEXECUTIVE SUMMARY1.INTRODUCTION2.COMPANY HISTORY AND PROFILE2.1C&J Clark2.2History2.3Manufacturing2.4Range of Shoes2.5 K Shoes3.MARKET ANALYSISA. MICRO ENVIRONMENT3.1 Market Data3.2Competition3.3Consumer demandB. MACRO ENVIRONMENT3.4Political3.5Social3.6Technological3.7Economic4.SWOT ANALYSIS5.IDENTIFICATIONS OF STRATEGIC ALTERNATIVES6.RECOMMENDATIONS6.1Short Term6.2Medium Term6.3Long TermEXECUTIVE SUMMARYI have been asked by C & J Clark Limited (Clarks) to prepare a report which would include a market analysis of the UK footwear industry and to propose a number of strategic recommendations which would ensure that Clarks secures its short, medium and long term future as the market leader in the shoe