Rags & Riches
While U.S. textiles and apparel industries took a hit during last year’s holiday season, analysts suggest that new off-shore sourcing strategies and retailing differentiation may generate a turnaround this spring. Our research department examines three key sectors to determine who has led so far, and which
Leaders in the textiles, apparel, and footwear trade
companies are poised for a move to the top shelf.
B Y W O R L D T R A D E R E S E A R C H D E PA R T M E N T
—Patrick Burnson
COMPANY (RANKED BY SALES)
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COMPANIES THAT MANUFACTURE, DESIGN, MARKET AND SELL MEN’S, WOMEN’S AND CHILDREN’S CLOTHING
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PRODUCTS MADE/MARKETED
TOP BRAND NAMES
SALES $ (MIL)
COMMENTS
#1 Sara Lee www.saralee.com
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1,364
Intimate Apparel for Men/Women,Hosiery,Socks
Bali,Hanes,L’eggs,Playtex, Just My Size
2002:$6,455
Worldwide producer with most sales from U.S.
#2 VF Corporation www.vfc.com
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148
Jeans,Lingerie Outdoor Gear and Apparel Infants/Children’s Clothes
Lee,Rustler,Brittania,Chic, Wrangler,Gitano and Rider; Vanity Fair,Lily of France, The North Face; Healthtex
2001:$5,519
#1 Seller:Jeans
#3 Levi Strauss & Co. www.levistrauss.com
None
81
Jeans,Sportswear
Levi’s,Docker’s,Slates
2001:$4,258.7
Brands sold in more than 100 countries
#4 Jones Apparel Group,Inc. www.jny.com
6
872
Women’s designer career clothing lines and shoes
Jones New York,EvanPicone,Rena Rowan Easy Spirit,Enzo Angiolini, Bandolino
2001:$4,048.3
Broad consumer appeal through varied clothing lines
#5 Liz Claiborne,Inc. www.lizclaiborne.com
4
262
Men’s/Women’s clothes and accessories
Laundry,Liz Claiborne,Crazy Horse and Dana Buchman
2001:$3,448.5
Leading seller of apparel and accessories for women in U.S.
# 6 Polo Ralph Lauren Corp. www.polo.com
None
156
Apparel,accessories and fragrances
Polo,Lauren,Chaps,Club Monaco
2002:$2,363.7
Large network of licensees and contract manufacturers worldwide
#7 Kellwood Company www.kwdco.com
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150
Women’s clothing lines;linKathie Lee Collection,Koret, gerie;men’s,children’s clothing Sag Harbor and Cricket Camping goods Lane; American Recreation Products (camping)
2002:$2,281.8
Distributes via dept.stores, mass retailers,specialty stores and catalogs
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A P PA R E L / C LOT H I N G
PRODUCTS MADE/MARKETED
TOP BRAND NAMES
SALES $ (MIL)
COMMENTS
#8 Tommy Hilfiger Corporation www.tommy.com
NA
NA
Men’s/Women’s sportswear and 40 product lines under denim wear,athletic wear,chil- “Tommy”branded name dren’s clothes and accessories
2002:$1,876.7
Casual wear targeted to the teens and the trendy; sold in dept.& specialty stores
#9 Benetton Group S.p.A. www.benetton.com
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NA
Casual knitwear and sportswear for men,women and children
2001:$1,869.6
Sold in over 100 countries through franchises and mass retailers
#10 Wacoal Corp. www.wacoal.co.jp
NA
NA
Lingerie,Nightwear,Children’s Wacoal,Donna Karan Underwear,Outerwear and (licensed name) Sportswear
2002:$1,227
Japan’s leading maker of lingerie – accounts for most of sales; also markets in China, France & the UK
United Colors of Benetton and Sisley
COMPANY (RANKED BY SALES)
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FOOTWEAR & ACCESSORIES
COMPANIES THAT MANUFACTURE, DESIGN, MARKET AND SELL FOOTWEAR AND APPAREL ACCESSORIES – INCLUDING LUGGAGE, HANDBAGS, BELTS, PURSES AND OTHER LEATHER GOODS.
PRODUCTS MADE/MARKETED
TOP BRAND NAMES
SALES $ (MIL)
COMMENTS
#1 NIKE,Inc. www.nike.com
5
160
Shoe,athletic apparel and equipment
NIKE,Cole Haan
2002:$9,893
#1 Shoe co.worldwide; Share of US athletic shoe mkt.– approx.40%
#2 adidas-Salomon AG www.adidas.com
NA
NA
Athletic shoes and apparel, sporting goods
Adidas
2001:$5,414
#2 maker of sporting goods – worldwide
#3 Reebok International Ltd. www.reebok.com
6
233
Athletic shoes,sportswear and Reebok,Greg Norman men’s accessories casual wear,Rockport walking shoes,Weebok
2001:$2,992.9
#2 US maker of athletic shoes; runs chain of retail stores
#4 Yue Yuen Industrial (Holdings) www.yueyuen.com
NA
NA
Branded footwear
NIKE,Reebok,adidas,New Balance,ASICS,Timberland, Rockport
2001:$1,779.7
Mfg.of branded footwear; operates retail stores in China
#5 C&J Clark International Ltd. www.clarks.co.uk
NA
NA
Casual shoes
Clarks,Bostonian,K Shoes
2002:$1,324
Manufacturer and seller of casual shoes worldwide; Large share of UK market
#6 The Timberland Company www.timberland.com
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Footwear for Men,Women & Children; Outerwear,shirts, pants; Accessories
Timberland
2001:$1,183.6
Operates company-owned and franchised stores across Europe,Latin America & the US
#7 New Balance Athletic Shoe,Inc. 0 www.newbalance.com
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Adult athletic shoes,fitness apparel and children’s shoes
New Balance (known for Wide-with shoes)
2001:$1,160
Targets aging baby boomers; Founded in 1906
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Trendy footwear – oxfords, boots,sneakers,sandals and semi-dressy shoes
Skechers
2001:$960.4
Distributed through dept.& specialty stores in over 100 countries; operates co.-owned retail/outlet stores
#8 Skechers U.S.A.,Inc. www.skechers.com
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COMPANY (RANKED BY SALES)
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FOOTWEAR & ACCESSORIES
PRODUCTS MADE/MARKETED
TOP BRAND NAMES
SALES $ (MIL)
COMMENTS
#9 Fila Holding S.p.A. www.fila.com
NA
NA
Running shoes
Fila
2001:$842.3
Owned by Italian-based luxury goods & publishing firm
#10 Safilo S.p.A. www.safilo.com
NA
NA
Eyeglass frames,sport goggles and sunglasses
Smith,Carrera Licensed:Burberry,Christian Dior,Diesel,Gucci,Kate Spade,Polo Ralph Lauren
2001:$748.4
Sells products worldwide; nearly half of sales generated in North America & Europe combined
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T E X T I L E M A N U FAC T U R I N G
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PRODUCTS MADE/MARKETED
COMPANIES THAT MANUFACTURE AND MILL A VARIETY OF PRODUCTS, INCLUDING APPAREL FABRICS, BEDDING AND ACCESSORIES, HOME FURNISHING FABRICS, CARPETS AND RUGS, CURTAINS AND DRAPERIES.
TOP BRAND NAMES
SALES $ (MIL)
COMMENTS
#1 Toray Industries,Inc. www.toray.co.jp
Approx. 200
NA
Fibers & Textiles Segment: NA spun yarns,woven & knitted nylon fabrics,polyester fabrics
2002:$7,657
Worldwide producer of synthetic fibers & textiles and other products
#2 Shaw Industries,Inc. www.shawinc.com
None
Appro x.70
Woven and tufted broadloom Cabin Crafts, Queen, carpet Designweave, Philadelphia
2001:$4,012
#1 Carpet mfg.worldwide; exports worldwide
#3 Milliken & Company Inc. www.milliken.com
None
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Maker of fabrics and chemicals NA for broad range of products;
2002:$3,600
One of world’s largest textile companies;holds over 1,300 patents
#4 Mohawk Industries,Inc. www.mohawk.com
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353
Woven and tufted broadloom Mohawk,Aladdin,Bigelow, carpets/rugs Durkan and Karastan
2001:$3,445.9
Leading maker of residential and commercial carpets/rugs; 2nd behind Shaw in U.S.
#5 Toyobo Co.,Ltd. www.toyobo.co.jp
NA
NA
Synthetic & natural Spandex yarn,incl.textiles for airbags
NA
2002:$2,888
Top producer in Japan
#6 Chori Co.,Ltd. www.chori.co.jp
NA
NA
Textiles,chemicals,machines & metals
NA
2002:$2,860.5
Mfg.plastics,synthetic resins & household goods
#7 Coats plc www.coats.com
NA
NA
Coats,Branded clothing and home furnishings
Jaeger (coats)
2001:$1,809.4
Majority of revenues generated from Coats div.
#8 Nisshinbo Industries,Inc. www.nisshinbo.co.jp
NA
NA
Mfg.cotton materials for bedding,shirts,etc.
NA
2002:$1,702.6
About one-third of sales from textile business;started in 1907
#9 Saurer AG www.saurer.com
NA
NA
Textile spinning,twisting and embroidery machinery
NA
2001:$1,438
#10 W.L.Gore & Associates,Inc. www.gore.com
NA
NA
Fluoropolymer products,incl. GORE-TEX fabric
Crosstech,Dryloft and Windstopper
2002:$1,230
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Gore family owns large stake in co.