Plunkett's Apparel, Shoes & Textiles Industry Almanac 2021: Apparel, Shoes & Textiles Industry Market Research, Statistics, Trends and ... Apparel, Shoes & Textiles Industry Almanac)

Product Description The apparel and textiles industry is one of the industries most affected by globalization, and involves complex relationships that are constantly evolving. This carefully\-researched book, formally Plunkett\x27s Apparel \x26 Textiles Industry Almanac, covers exciting trends in apparel and textile supply chains; manufacturing; design; women\x27s, men\x27s and children\x27s fashions; shoes; accessories; retailing; trade; distribution; technologies; and smart fabrics. It includes a thorough market analysis as well as our highly respected trends analysis. It also includes thousands of contacts for business and industry leaders, industry associations, Internet sites and other resources. In addition, this book features extensive statistical tables, an industry glossary and thorough indexes. We are careful to detail the latest developments in global trade agreements, third party logistics and retail chain stores, along with important news from China and other emerging nations. The corporate profiles section of the book includes our proprietary, in\-depth profiles of the 350 leading companies in all facets of the apparel and textiles industry. Major retailers, distributors, manufacturers and designers are covered thoroughly. You\x27ll find a complete overview, industry analysis and market research report in one superb, value\-priced package. Review Plunkett Research has built a solid reputation providing industry analysis and research in a diverse spectrum of areas―energy and utilities, finance and investment, health care and biotechnology, and engineering and research to name a few. --American Reference Books Annual About the Author Jack W. Plunkett is CEO & Publisher of Plunkett Research, Ltd., a Houston-based provider of market research and industry information in printed and electronic formats. Plunkett Research provides analysis, statistics and other vital data on all major industry sectors, from InfoTech to Retailing to Banking and Health Care. Plunkett's client list includes over 10,000 leading corporations, universities and government agencies worldwide. Plunkett's research products are distributed electronically through subscriptions to its online platform, and around the globe by major distributors, including Refinitiv. Jack Plunkett is the author of numerous books, including the gold medal-winning The Next Boom. Plunkett is frequently interviewed as an expert source by publications such as Time magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, The New York Times and Investor's Business Daily, as well as media outlets such as NPR's Marketplace, ABC and Marketwatch. Plunkett received an Academic Book of the Year Award for his Plunkett’s Health Care Industry Almanac, and was a regional finalist in the Entrepreneur of the Year Awards sponsored by Ernst & Young.