Global Footwear Strategic Business Report 2017 - Seite 2

Improvement in Global GDP Performance Bodes Well for the Market
Developing Markets on the Radar
Companies Eye Other Outsourcing Destinations beyond China
Proximity Playing a Key Role for Setting-Up Manufacturing Operations
Asia Gearing Up to Uphold Position as Largest Production Base
Cross Industry Forays Rife
China Dominates Global Leather Footwear Exports
Innovative Technologies for Novel Shoes with Advanced Functions

2. NON-ATHLETIC FOOTWEAR NOTEWORTHY TRENDS
Eco-Friendly Footwear
Future Directions
Emergence of New Design Themes
Moving in Line with Changing Fashion Trends
Men's Shoes
Making a Style Statement
Changing Customer Preferences
Fashion and Comfort
Top on Women's Shopping List
Multifunctional Shoes Gain Popularity
Innovations in Footwear Components
Affordable Luxury
Not just an Oxymoron in Footwear Space
Luxury Footwear Designers Gain Traction
Increasing Popularity of Private Labels
Outdoor Footwear Gets Diversified
Safety Shoes
A Review

3. SCANNING THE ATHLETIC FOOTWEAR TRENDS
Athletic Footwear
An Overview
Demand for Athletic Shoes Surges
Fashion-Statements Override Brand Aspirations
Supply Factors
Athletic Footwear
A Gift for All Occasions
Riding High on Basketball
Running Shoes
Leader amongst the Athletic Footwear Category
Running Shoes Sprint on Advanced Footwear Technology
Opportunities Rife for New Players in Running Shoes Segment
Shifting Focus from Minimalist to Lightweight Running Shoes
Smaller the Better: Launching Super-lightweight Trainers
Trail Running Footwear Pick Pace
Move towards Natural Motion
Female Footwear
An Aggressive Growth Segment
Tennis Shoes Draw Attention
Trekking Shoes
Going on an Uphill Journey
Cross Trainers
Increasingly Designed for Outdoor Wear
Skating Shoes Market
An Insight
Pricing
A Marketing Tool for Athletic Footwear Chains
Short Lead Times Spell Success in a Dynamic Market
Efforts to Boost Demand
Competition from Designer Brands
Licensing Needs a Shot in the Arm
Growing Sophistication of Manufacturing Technologies
Online Sales Pick up Pace
Shifting Brand Loyalty
A Major Concern!

4. COMPETITION
Overview
Athletic Footwear Segment
Nike
Going Strong
adidas
The Closest Competitor
Puma Narrows Production
Casual Footwear Market

5. INDUSTRY PROFILE
Production Scenario
Reviewing the Outsourcing Phenomenon
Export Landscape: China, The Dominating Export Power-House