World Branded Apparel Market to Reach US $600 Billion by 2015, According to New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

Branded apparel has long benefited from demographic shifts and changes in consumer preferences brought about by globalization, brand diversification and rise in brand awareness. With fashion sensibility emerging as a means of self-expression, consumers today increasingly prefer apparel with brand images or logos. The prolonged world economic recession has taken its toll on the Branded Apparel market. Slowing economies, unpredictable business climate, reduction in household wealth, crumbling consumer confidence, frugal discretionary spending patterns, shifting consumer focus towards value for money bargains, have all resulted in erosion in sales and thereby the market's value. Decline in consumer spending has also impacted retailers' operating margins. With consumers trading down to lower price points, value brands and private label brands have been offering stiff competition to premium brands. Premium priced branded apparel, which exhibited resilience at the start of the recession, has witnessed quick deterioration in business opportunities, driving several fashion houses across the world into financial distress.

Children's branded apparel however offers a ray of hope for market participants in the branded apparel segment. While men, women's and sports branded apparel have come under the yoke of the recession, children's branded apparel although hurting exhibits greater resilience to the economic turmoil. This is primar Tips: Find Street Fashion Online(may be you can find what you want on the oasap.com) ily because scaling back of spending on baby/children's branded apparel is typically not the priority among doting parents, who tend to skimp on budgets for their own clothes to provide the best for their children. Although not immune, unique consumer purchasing characteristics in this consumer cluster relatively cushions the blow of tough economic conditions. However, consumer's search for a sturdy value proposition is a common thread that runs through all market segments.

To survive the downturn, players are making a value pitch and throwing their nets wider over a larger consumer base. For instance, in attempts to deflect the heat of the recession, manufacturers of branded apparel are increasingly focusing on consumers in tier 2 and 3 cities. Offering quality products at compelling competitive prices, while simultaneously ensuring against unwarranted brand dilution remains the key strategy for players to survive the downturn.

As stated by the new market research report on world branded apparel market, United States represents the world's largest branded apparel market accounting for an estimated share of 29.26%, closely followed by Europe. However, growth in the branded apparel market remains encouraging in developing regions such as, Asia-Pacific, which displays the fastest CAGR of about 2.34% over the analysis period. By product segment, Women's Branded Apparel market continues to remain the largest segment, accounting for an estimated share of almost 50% in the total global branded apparel market. The Children's Branded Apparel market however is the fastest growing segment, displaying a CAGR of about 2.64% over the analysis period.

Major players in the marketplace include Adidas AG, Reebok International Ltd, Arvind Limited, Benetton Group SpA, Ermenegildo Zegna Group, Esprit Europe GmbH, Giorgio Armani SpA, Guess? Inc, H&M (Hennes & Mauritz) AB, Jones Apparel Group Inc., Levi Strauss & Co, Nautica Enterprises Inc, NIKE Inc., OshKosh B'Gosh Inc., Oxford Industries Inc, Phillips-Van Heusen Corp, Picadilly Fashions, Raymond Limited, Sanyo Shokai Co Ltd., among others.

The report titled "Branded Apparel: A Global Strategic Business Report", published by Global Industry Analysts, Inc., provides a comprehensive review of market trends, drivers, issues, profiles of major players, product developments and other strategic industry activities. The report provides market estimates and projections for major geographic markets such as United States, Canada, Japan, Europe (France, Germany, Italy, UK, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe) Asia-Pacific, Latin America and Rest of World. Product segments analyzed include Men's Branded Apparel, Women's Branded Apparel, Children's Branded Apparel and Sports Branded Apparel.

For more details about this comprehensive market research report, please visit – http://www.strategyr.com/Branded_Apparel_Market_Report.asp

About Global Industry Analysts, Inc.
Global Industry Analysts, Inc., (GIA) is a reputed publisher of off-the-shelf market research. Founded in 1987, the company is globally recognized as one of the world's largest market research publishers. The company employs over 800 people worldwide and publishes more than 1200 full-scale research reports each year. Additionally, the company also offers thousands of smaller research products including company reports, market trend reports, and industry reports encompassing all major industries worldwide.

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CWA Enterprises’ Award-winning American Invention Re-String It Launches, Signals Hope for Small Business Economy

An idea that formed in Chad Archibeck's head almost three years ago has given birth to American assembly jobs that would not have existed without his fortitude and financial investment in his product, Re-String It, which has launched this quarter. He has taken the annoying, time consuming problem of drawstrings coming out of hoodies and pants and designed a problem solving tool that is more textile friendly and longer lasting than any of its competitors.

Additionally, having lived in a city hard-hit by the housing downturn, he also understands the need to get America back to work – and he's not waiting on a president for help. "Restring-It has already employed dozens of U.S. workers in the assembly process and has the potential to put hundreds of Americans back to work," Chad explained.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. unemployment hit 8.1 percent in April 2012. With companies like Research In Motion and HP laying off even more employees recently, the question becomes where will the next big invention come from that can employ U.S. workers? With his new product, Re-String It, Chad is solving two problems with one solution. Having founded CWA Enterprises, Re-String It now saves pants and jobs.

"It's not easy to create an invention, find trustworthy help, secure a patent, and get it manufactured and assembled with no guidance," says Chad, who has done all of this research himself. "You really end up becoming an expert in American innovation."

Re-String It is a universal drawstring re-threader designed to quickly and easily re-thread anything with a string. The adjustable loop allows for any thread type from flat threads to round threads. The edges on the loop are rounded which will allow for any thread composition to be used from silk to cotton and the clothing won't get frayed. While the invention may sound simple, Chad knows that the devil is in the details. "I give customers a life-time guarantee because the product is perfect. Its anodized aluminum material means it won't rust and the flexible body and rigid front guarantee easily and safe travel through any channel."

The uncharted path of bringing an invention to market can be so difficult that it can prevent a good idea from ever seeing the light of day. For Chad, he is not only seeing an enthusiastic response to his product, but has also been formally acknowledged for his hard work and tenacity. "The Next Best Zing" Tips: Find Street Fashion Online(may be you can find what you want on the oasap.com) announces yearly awards in several categories, including Men, Women, and Everyone. Re-String It received the Winner of Everyone Category for 2012. But the accolades haven't stopped there.

The unsolicited reviews on Re-String It's website keep pouring in with high marks. One customer was so excited about this must-have domestic tool that she paid to promote Re-String It as a Loyola Marymount University's Race for Success 5k Fundraiser sponsor.

As the product continues to grow in popularity, CWA expects to provide many more jobs for American workers and save many more pants from the trash bin.

About the Company:
Re-String It is a product of CWA Enterprises, which was created to bring the perfect must-have domestic tool to market. Re-String It is a heavy duty, versatile re-stringer that is easy to use and won't damage clothing. The rounded edge on the adjustable loop enables use on delicate materials. Visit http://www.re-stringit.com for more information.

Littlewoods Europe Launches Extended Lego Range

Littlewoods Europe has announced it will now be stocking a wider range of Lego and Duplo products than ever before on its online store.

Due to the fact that Lego is a hugely popular toy brand and the third biggest toy manufacturer in the UK toy market, Littlewoods Europe has increased the range it sells on its website in order to meet the demand. This means the increased Lego range will now be available in the 25 European countries that Littlewoods Europe currently ships to.

The Littlewoods Europe online range of Lego has more than doubled compared to what was available on the website last year. The increased range also includes several new ranges including Lego Ninjago, Lego Pharaoh's Quest, Lego Technic and Lego Games board game series which features a Lego Harry Potter game and a Minotaurus game. The wider range also includes over 30 Lego Duplo products which are aimed at younger children.

A spokesperson for Littlewoods Europe commented on the increased Lego range: "Construction is one of the fastest growing sectors within toys and Lego is always a hugely popular choice with our customers. As well as the classic building b women's jackets ricks, there are new character ranges, such as Lego Ninjago and Lego Harry Potter. We are pleased to be able to offer a bigger and more varied range."

Littlewoods Europe currently stocks a number of Lego and Duplo ranges including Lego Atlantis, Lego City and Lego Star Wars (http://www.littlewoodseurope.com/e/q/lego-star-wars.end).

About Littlewoods Europe:
Littlewoods Europe launched on 27th August 2009 and is aimed at women who want the convenience of home delivery from one of their favourite British online retailers. The delivery cost is 5 regardless of the size of the order. Delivery is within 10 working days, with 28 days home approval guarantee.

The Littlewoods Europe site features over 14000 product lines, from core categories of footwear such as women's shoes, clothing such as women's dresses and men's coats, toys such as Crayola (http://www.littlewoodseurope.com/toys-games/crayola/e/b/4294957668,5132.end) products, Leap Frog products, board games (http://www.littlewoodseurope.com/toys-games/games-puzzles/e/b/5230.end) and V-tech toys (http://www.littlewoodseurope.com/vtech), kid's wear and home-ware. Littlewoods Europe also features big brands such as Calvin Klein, Levis, Sloggi, Bench Clothing, FCUK, Converse, Timberland, Nike and Adidas.

Brands within the Shop Direct Group portfolio include Very.co.uk, Woolworths.co.uk, LittlewoodsIreland.ie, LittlewoodsEurope.com, Additionsdirect.co.uk, Choice.co.uk, kandco.com and isme.com.

PR contact:
Victoria Barker
Consumer PR Team - Shop Direct Group
Skyways House
Speke Road
Speke
L70 1AB
0844 292 3845
http://www.littlewoodseurope.com

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Zappos.com Announces Style Expert Brooke Hyden’s Spring Stylists’ Picks

Zappos.com Style Expert, Brooke Hyden, releases her spring Stylists' Picks, featuring the hottest trends for the spring fashion season. Brooke Hyden is a style guru and visual merchandising strategist at Zappos.com, and she has pulled together numerous looks to be featured in the Stylists' Picks this spring, so customers will be able to create easy-to-assemble outfits for any occasion.

Brooke's fashion savvy spans all categories, from couture to outdoor, as she lives all of the lifestyles she loves and knows so well. She holds degrees in both fashion design and french, and spent five years designing jewelry for her own label which has been worn by celebrities and been seen in movies and on TV. Bringing this experience to the customer through Stylists' Picks is her forte, and it takes the worry out of finding the perfect outfit for a special occasion.

"Pulling together my Stylists' Picks for this spring was especially fun. While this season's fashion has a taste of 80's retro, it is fresh and new for this generation, with different color combinations and more flattering fits for all types and occasions," says Hyden.

This spring styles are marked with seemingly effortless Boho style, in comfortable and flowing fabrics. For women, keep your eye out for Maxi skirts, wedges in all colors and styles, bell-bottom pants, and off-the-shoulder printed tops. For men, look for casual button-down tops, loafers, and slim-fit jeans.

For more ideas to stay on top of the best spring fashions, be sure to regularly check back for the latest Stylists's picks from Zappos.com.

About Zappos.com
Established in 1999, Zappos.com has quickly become a leader in online apparel and footwear sales by striving to provide shoppers with the best possible service and selection, with gross merchandise sales exceeding $1 billion annually. Zappos.com currently stocks millions of products from over 1000 clothing and shoe brands. Zappos.com was recognized in 2009 and 2010 by FORTUNE MAGAZINE as one of the "100 BEST COMPANIES TO WORK FOR". Zappos.com is proud to be named a J.D. Power 2011 Customer Service Champion and is only one of 40 companies so named in the U.S. More information about the company's customer service philosophy, unique company culture, and job openings can be found at about.zappos.com. More information about the Zappos Insights business membership program can be foun women's coats online d at zapposinsights.com.

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Flexiciser(TM) Inc., at Ms. Wheelchair America 2012 Pageant

As one of the sponsors, Flexiciser?, Inc has brought their Physical Movement Therapy? Device (PMTD) to the currently running Ms Wheelchair America pageant in Grand Rapids, MI. August 1 – 6, 2011. Bryan S.J. Mal women's coats lindine, President of Flexiciser? Inc., conducted a riveting presentation entitled "Defining Wellness" on Wednesday morning sharing with the contestants the importance of movement as a part of their on going health regime. Audience participation was encouraged and the contestants had the opportunity to utilize the PMTD as a way to help promote circulation, encourage flexibility and range of motion, and reduce muscle spasms. On Saturday evening, the new Ms. Wheelchair America 2012 will be announced. Flexiciser? will provide the use of one of the machines during the year of her reign as part of her title gifts. "We are very excited about the Ms. Wheelchair America pageant and the opportunity to be part of such a wonderful organization that is changing lives. We are very excited about the opportunity to provide this movement therapy machine to the new future titleholder as we feel that our equipment will be able to help the winner with a variety of health benefits that will enhance movement to their bodies," says Arthur M. Kassel, Chairman of the Board. As Ms. Wheelchair America 2012, the new winner will be traveling across the United States advocating and educating on behalf of 55 million disabled Americans.

The Physical Movement Therapy? Device was created to serve the mobility challenged. Its array of products include:

•     Physical Movement Therapy? Device ( PMTD) Original
•     PMTD Sport
•     PMTD Professional
•     PMTD Bariatric
•      Flexihamstring?

Arthur Kassell's vision of helping people who are disabled by illness was ignited because of his wife, Tichi Wilkerson-Kassel, who was affected by Parkinson disease. The equipment that has been developed helped Tichi everyday by moving her arms and legs. It not only changed her life, but improved her quality of life as well.    The benefits of the Flexiciser? continue to extend worldwide and help the mobility challenged. It is a true honor to be in partnership with the Ms. Wheelchair America Organization and a sponsor of this years pageant.

Flexiciser?, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and marketer of Physical Movement Therapy? Devices, a unique durable medical equipment technology designed to provide movement for mobility challenged clients from all over the world. Flexiciser? delivers proven quality with their innovative technology and customer focused service nationwide. The device is manufactured for both home and professional users. It is the only technology that offers a natural walking stride, moving arms and legs simultaneously in 3 modes of operation with no weight bearing impact. The technology is comparable with multiple devices such as wheelchair or scooter with no transfer required. The patented FlexGrips allow the user to move their arms even when unable to do so on their own. More information can be obtained from http://www.physicalmovementtherapydevice.com.

The mission of Ms. Wheelchair America is to provide an opportunity of achievement for women who happen to be wheelchair users to be an advocate on behalf of more than 52 million Americans living with disabilities and effectively educate and promote the benefits of movement therapy for them. Unlike traditional beauty pageants, Ms. Wheelchair America is not a contest to select the most attractive individual. It is instead a competition based on advocacy, achievement, communication and presentation to select the most accomplished and articulate spokeswoman for persons with disabilities. The selected representative must be able to communicate both the needs and the accomplishments of her constituency to the general public, business community, health care industry, and the legislature.

Alexander McArthur is the reigning Ms. Wheelchair America 2011, and previously served as Ms. Wheelchair North Carolina 2010. A native of North Carolina, Alexandra McArthur was born in 1987. Her 22 years of life have offered her challenges and triumphs. As a child growing up in rural North Carolina, Alexandra used her imagination to entertain herself and her family. She spent her days partially clothed, running around the farm creating make-believe games. In second grade, her sister, Park, was diagnosed with Muscular Dystrophy. Soon after, Alexandra was also diagnosed. As her family struggled with the news, Alexandra only felt excitement. At the age of seven, she relished the idea that it made her more like her older sister. Her disease and resulting disability has shaped Alexandra's life in many ways, but she believes it has made her more mature, adaptable, adept at engaging with others, and appreciative of every day. Dealing with her disability and how others have responded to it has put Alexandra in a position to relate to others and problems in a unique way. Alex has been forced to embrace physical awkwardness, take pleasure in breaking stereotypes, and make the most of every moment. Alex resides in Charlotte, North Carolina and is employed at Davidson College as the Fellow for Leadership Development. She graduated Cum Laude from Davidson College with a Bachelor of Arts in History. Alex enjoys meeting new people, reading, planning parties, wine tasting, and working towards inclusion for people with disabilities. She is thrilled to be at the Ms. Wheelchair America 2012 contests to share with the other her experiences this past year. She accomplished and overcame many experiences this year to advocate, inspire, challenge, and share her platform of the importance of employment for people with disabilities to promote inclusion. For more information on Ms. Wheelchair America, visit http://www.mswheelchairamerica.org.

Contact Flexiciser? International
Alyson Roth
Alyson(at)flexiciser(dot)com
800 Grand Avenue, Suite B2
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The International Institute of SPORT & JRS Medical Bring Soccer to the Amputees From Haiti's Earthquake

With the 2011 South American Brotherhood Cup for Amputees coming soon to Argentina the Haitian amputee soccer team realizes they are not yet ready for the big leagues. The Second Edition of the South American Brotherhood Cup will be held in Crespo, Entre Rios, Argentina November 20-17, 2011. The Haitian National amputee soccer team hopes to be ready to compete next year. Thanks to JRS Medical, they actually have a chance.

The 2011 year will go down as a record breaking year of disaster relief for the U.S and Central America. JRS Medical feels a need to do our part in assisting those in need. JRS Medical has continued to participate in relief help for the disaster in Haiti even after the news crews left the country. JRS Medical co women's coats ntinues to donate a percentage of their sales for a large donation to Samaritan's Purse for purchase of medical supplies. When the tornadoes destroyed Birmingham, Alabama, JRS donated a percentage of sales for that disaster relief. Locally JRS Medical donates surplus inventory to shelter homes. Monthly JRS Medical donates one half of a day's work time to clothing distribution. Below is a detailed account of how JRS Medical makes a difference on a global level.

Following the tragic earthquake that struck Haiti on January 10, 2011 the International Institute of SPORT assisted with the initial relief effort. Afterwards their efforts turned to their main advocacy role of using therapeutic recreation to assist people with disabilities. Due to the large number of earthquake related amputees the Institute promoted amputee soccer as a major adaptive sport. An international sport developed over thirty years ago in the USA, amputee soccer utilizes arm amputees for goal keepers and leg amputees for the fielders.

The only adaptive equipment required is forearm crutches for the leg amputee fielders. In his efforts to locate the forearm crutches to initiate the amputee soccer program in Haiti, Dr. Fred Sorrells, president of the International Institute of SPORT, searched the internet for durable medical supply companies. He came across JRS Medical on March 18, 2010 and spoke to company representative, Ray Scott. It turned out to be a providential conversation.

Through Ray's efforts the company donated boxes of durable medical equipment from their inventory to the relief effort as well as accessories for repairing used crutches. JRS Medical provided invaluable assistance in helping Dr. Sorrells select the best forearm crutches for the Haiti National amputee soccer team to use when they competed in the 2010 World Cup of Amputee Soccer in Argentina. Last month JRS Medical once again assisted Dr. Sorrells in securing forearm crutches that will be used in developing amputee soccer programs in Haiti for girls and women. On behalf of the amputee soccer relief effort in Haiti, the International Institute of SPORT would like to thank JRS Medical and particularly, Ray Scott, for the invaluable service rendered to the Haitian earthquake victims. This practical kindness and compassion will always be remembered and appreciated.

Here's to seeing the Haitian team at the 2012 Amputee World Cup tournament in Iran. After seeing their courage and heroism through this tumultuous year, we believe this Hatian team can compete against any country in front of the national spotlight.

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Men of Sapphire Male Review Gears Up for the Biggest Wedding Day of the Year in Las Vegas with a Free Show for All Ladies!

11/11/11 is slated to be one of the busiest wedding days of the year in Las Vegas, the wedding capital of the U.S., and the Men of Sapphire male review, your bachelorette party headquarters in sin city, is throwing a FREE party for all ladies on Thursday, November 10th at 10pm. Complete with complimentary champagne and special Hpnotiq Harmonie cocktails.

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