Women's Underwear - US - December 2009
Women's Underwear - US - December 2009

The U.S. women’s undergarment market has, like many other categories, been affected by the lingering recession affecting every aspect of the U.S. economy. The media covered several similar reports about how the men’s underwear market reflected declining sales because many males avoided replacement purchases during the recession. Journalists humorously noted that while men will wear their undergarments until they are thread-bare, women are not as likely ...

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Overview

Overview

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Scope and Themes
Executive Summary
Insights and Opportunities
Inspire Insights

Market

Market

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Market Size and Forecast
Competitive Context
Segment Performance
Segment Performance—Bras
Segment Performance—Panties
Segment Performance—Daywear
Segment Performance—Shapewear
Segment Performance—Other
Retail Channels
Market Drivers

Consumer

Consumer

Mintel's proprietary consumer research provides our analysts with the attitudinal and behavioral data used to provide valuable insight to topical issues.

Purchase and Usage of Women’s Underwear
Specifics Regarding Women’s Underwear Purchased
Attitudes and Motivations
Teen Purchase and Usage of Underwear
Impact of Race/Hispanic Origin
Cluster Analysis
Custom Consumer Groups

Brand/Company

Brand/Company

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Mass Merchandisers
Clothing Stores
Department Stores
Other Retailers
Brand Qualities
Innovation and Innovators
Advertising and Promotion

Data

Data

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Appendix: Other Useful Consumer Tables
Appendix: Trade Associations