Selling Textiles and Clothing in France

Selling Textiles and Clothing in France : The Franchise Route - Textiles Intelligence for the Apparel Industry & Textile Industry

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Franchising is one of the fastest growing retail systems in advanced economies, and is progressing especially rapidly in France. French companies now account for over half of franchised outlets in Europe. The report covers 11 major segments of the market and provides profiles of more than 40 companies, including: Benetton; Camaeu; Escada; Etam; Jacadi; Jean Cacharel; Kooka; Max Mara; Phildar; Pingouin; Prnatal; Pronuptia; Rodier; Stefanel; and Zannier.

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION: Franchising: Manufacturers' Fast Track to Retail Markets
Nature of Franchising
Retail Franchising in France
Categories of Franchise
CHAPTER 2: BACKGROUND TO FRANCHISING IN FRANCE: The Franchise Contract
Franchising Costs and Charges
The Importance of Retail Franchising
Combined Multiple Retailing and Franchising
CHAPTER 3: SIZE AND STRUCTURE OF TEXTILES AND CLOTHING RETAIL FRANCHISING: Scale of General Franchise Activity
Activity in Textiles and Clothing
Size and Structure of Textiles and Clothing Franchising
Companies Involved
CHAPTER 4: FRANCHISING OPERATIONS IN FRANCE AND ABROAD: Operations in France
Operations in Foreign Countries
Foreign Textiles and Clothing Franchises Active in France
CHAPTER 5: SUMMARY AND PROSPECTS: Signs of Maturity
Polarisation of Operational Styles
Effects of Recession
The Future
CHAPTER 6: PROFILES: WOMEN'S OUTERWEAR: Caroll
Devernois
Escada
G
rard Pasquier
Jean Chancel
Kooka

Laurel
Max Mara
CHAPTER 7: PROFILES: MEN'S OUTERWEAR: Bayard
Carnet de Vol
Harryland
Old River
Status CHAPTER 8: PROFILES: FRANCHISES OFFERING BOTH WOMEN'S AND MEN'S OUTERWEAR; Cama
eu Femme and Cama
eu Homme
Jean Cacharel
Rodier
CHAPTER 9: PROFILES: CASUAL AND SPORTSWEAR: The Athlete's Foot
Benetton
Chausport
Levi's Store
New Man
Stefanel
CHAPTER 10: PROFILES: CHILDREN'S CLOTHING: Catimini
Chattawak
Clayeux
Jacadi
Kid Cool
Mar'se
Petit Bateau
Sergent Major
Tartine et Chocolat
Z-La Marque des Z'Enfants
CHAPTER 11: PROFILES: LINGERIE, WEDDING DRESSES, MOTHER-TO-BE AND NURSERY PRODUCTS: Etam Lingerie
Natalys
Pr
natal
Pronuptia
CHAPTER 12: PROFILES: HOUSEHOLD TEXTILES, HANDKNITTING yarnS, HABERDASHERY, CRAFT AND OTHER GOODS: Carr
Blanc
Descamps
Genevi've Lethu
Imagine
Phildar
Pingouin
Souleiado
APPENDIX 1: SUMMARY OF FRANCHISES BY RETAIL SECTOR
APPENDIX 2: LIST OF SPECIALISED TEXTILES AND CLOTHING RETAIL NETWORKS: Women's Outerwear
Men's Outerwear
Shirts
Men's and Women's Sportswear
Children's Clothing
Nursery and Expectant Mothers' Products
Lingerie
Wedding Dresses and Accessories
Household Linen
Hand Knitting yarns
Household Textiles
Haberdashery and fabrics
INDEX OF BRAND AND COMPANY NAMES

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