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The article discusses the struggle of Victoria's Secret to keep up with the changes in the lingerie market. Topics discussed include the decline in viewership for the company's fashion show televised on December 2, 2018, share of Victoria's Secret in the global lingerie market and indications that the company is struggling to keep up with customer preferences. Also mentioned are a brief history of the company and replacement of chief executive officer (CEO) Jan Singer with John Mehas.

The article reports on the main movers and shakers in the innerwear category of the Indian textile and apparel industry. It maps the presence and future plans of innerwear brands such as Jockey International Inc., VIP, Triumph International, Marks & Spencer, and Hanes. It presents interviews with innerwear industry executives including Shekari Tiwari of Arvind Ltd., Mithun Gupta of Bodycare International, and Vinod Gupta of Dollar Industries.

The article examines alleged investments in sustainable fashion by underwear and lingerie companies including Mey, Calida, and Götzburg.

The West European market for women's lingerie--comprising bras, briefs and other products such as bodies, teddies, bustiers, camisoles and corsetry--was worth an estimated US$11.27 bn at retail level in 2005. Germany has the largest national lingerie market in the region, followed by Italy, the UK, France, and Spain. Bras accounted for 56% of the total value of the lingerie market in 2005 while the market for briefs represented 29%. However, the high value share of bras reflects the fact their average price, at US$17.58 per item, was several times that of briefs, at US$3.60. In volume terms briefs dominate the market. The market has performed sluggishly since the mid-1990s. Over the 11 years between 1994 and 2005, consumption of bras per woman in Western Europe rose by only 13% in volume terms while that of briefs increased by a mere 12%. Moreover, slow growth is expected to continue between 2005 and 2012. Against this background, there has been a flurry of merger and acquisition activity, culminating with the divestment by Sara Lee of its European branded intimate apparel business to Dim Branded Apparel (DBA) in February 2006 and its UK-based Courtaulds private label apparel business in May 2006. For the future, the prospects for brands in the bra business appear reasonable. But the briefs market is becoming intensely competitive as sales of multipacks in supermarkets exert downward price pressure on suppliers and other retailers. The prospects for the briefs category would therefore appear to be tough. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article discusses the sales strategy of Van Raalte Co., a manufacturer of women's hosiery and lingerie. Topics discussed include the company's selling of quality merchandise to informed consumers and being consistent in its set-up of prices, quality, details, outlets, research, salesmanship, merchandising and advertising. Also mentioned are offering bargains that are worth the dollar values and characteristics of a good salesman.

Presents forecast on women's intimate apparel category for the second half of 1999 in the United States. Potential retail sales at the end of 1999; Factors to boost sales growth of lingerie; Profitable trends; Upcoming products and styles according to some innerwear manufacturers and merchandisers; Growth rate of women's innerwear market between 1996 and 1998.

An interview with Yusuf Dohadwala, chief operating officer of Intimate Apparels Association of India, is presented. Dohadwala shares the changing dynamics witnessed by intimatewear in terms of design and innovation. He attributes the changes in the innerwear industry to the proliferation of domestic and international brands in India. He explains the challenges the industry faces in terms of producing innovative styles and designs.

The article focuses on the state of the lingerie market worldwide in 2012. It states that the lingerie market is facing a challenge due to the global economic downturn. It offers information on data released by the global lingerie market Just-Style, revealing that there was growth in the traditional economies of South Korea, Japan, and the U.S. in 2011.

The article covers issues related to the textile industry as of October 2009. The Autumn/Winter 2010-2011 yarn collection from Italian firm Zegna Baruffa Lane Borgosesia is composed of yarns with retrospective stitching and superfine wools. It adds that the Autumn/Winter 2010-2011 textile collection from Botto Fila includes classic mood textiles featuring pleasant handle and high performance characteristics. It is said that the lingerie, underwear, legwear and pajama market in China has posted a 7% growth.

The article offers information on Interfiliere trade show. Interfiliere sponsored by Eurovet is held four times a year, twice in France and twice in Asia. The trade show has become the global benchmark show for the lingerie industry. Interfiliere is a world top-class trade show that can make proposals to the markets covering from materials to finished products. Some of the Japanese firms with exhibiting experiences at Interfiliere are Sakae Lace Co. Ltd., Lecien Corp., and Asahi Kasei Fibers Corp.

The article focuses on MAS Holdings, Sri Lanka's largest private company and the biggest supplier of Victoria's Secret, a popular U.S. intimate-apparel company owned by Ohio company Limited Brands. In addition to the low cost of operating in a war zone shunned by foreign investors, MAS practices "quota hopping." When Sri Lanka's textile exports to the U.S.reach the legal limit for the island, MAS switches production to quota-surplus sites in Indian Ocean neighbors like Mauritius and the Maldives. That makes MAS a rare thing in one of the world's poorest, most economically devastated nations: a truly global corporation. The company also has plants in India and China and offices in Europe and New York. MAS--each letter is for one of the three founding Amalean brothers--set up shop in Colombo in 1986, when Sri Lanka was three years into a civil war between the island's Buddhist Sinhalese majority and its Hindu Tamil minority. Even though Sri Lanka is two years into a tentative peace process, the conflict still poses problems. If civil war is a challenge for MAS chairman Mahesh Amalean, next year's World Trade Organization-ordered scrapping of clothing quotas worldwide will provide a greater one.

Victoria's Secret Stores Inc., the lingerie retailer's revamped New York flagship signals a new look for malls nationwide, bringing once-stuffy store design into step with the brand's supermodel image. Limited Brands Inc. lingerie chain prepares its stores for a racy makeover intended to better align them with the glittering ranks of supermodels like Tyra Banks and Gisele Bündchen who now define the brand. Victoria's Secret will mimic nearly all of the changes elsewhere, four mall stores have already had their makeovers. This article presents secrets to boosting sales of retail clothing stores. A spacious lobby, free of merchandise except for some decked-out mannequins, gives patrons a respite between the busy sidewalks and the bustling interior. Cosmetics sections had previously been marginalized, adjoining the lingerie stores but bearing separate entrances. Now the beauty department is centrally located to entice customers to stick around between browsing. Standard mannequins don't flaunt lingerie well, so the designers sought sexy alternatives including wax-museum-type figures, black-and-white photos of supermodels, and huge plasma displays featuring runway footage from fashion shows past.

Discusses the efforts of department stores to effectively compete with Victoria's Secret in the lingerie industry. Use of focus groups by Warnaco to investigate the bra shopping experience in department stores; How the design firm IDEO offered insight about the human factors associated with shopping; Plans to organize lingerie into sections such as gym, work, and special occasions; Importance of the comfort of dressing rooms.

Deals with the lingerie industry in the United States. Reason for the shift in the industry in which the company's brand image and creation of more comfortable product are the focus; Observation from Patrice Kretz of Chantelle; Prediction on sales growth.

The article focuses on the poor business performance of U.S. lingerie company Victoria's Secret. Topics covered include several challenges being faced by the company such as class-action lawsuits and falling stock, the impact of online shopping on the company's sales, and several competitors that include American Eagle Outfitters' Aerie, Adore Me, and ThirdLove.

The article offers information on the undergarments manufactured by intimate apparel maker Comazo GmbH + Co. KG. Topics mentioned include certifications received by the company inline with the human-ecological requirements of standard-setting body OEKO-TEX, a brief history of the company which was founded in 1884, and an overview of its operating centres in Germany, Russia, and Croatia.

The article reports that some direct-to-consumer entrants in the lingerie category have used electronic commerce as a gateway into the industry. Topics discussed include remarks from Michelle Cordeiro Grant, founder and chief executive officer of Lively, value of the global lingerie market in 2017, according to Zion Market Research, and reason Heidi Zak launched American lingerie brand ThirdLove.

The article reports on the three-year logistics contract won by Keswick Vector SCM Polska with lingerie and underwear retail chain Esotiq and Henderson. It states that the contract covers the warehousing and distribution of Esotiq & Henderson lines across Poland. It mentions that added value services is also covered by the contract as well as international wholesale distribution in Russia, Czech Republic, and Ukraine from custom bonded warehouse of Vector Fashion Services.

The article reports that lingerie and nightwear brand Slenderella has acquired thermal underwear company Chilprufe after the latter's parent company, Manchester Hosiery, went into administration.

The article reports on the significance of import trade in Ukraine's lingerie and underwear market. It stresses that most products that are imported from Europe represents the country's upper market. Sergey Klimenko, general director of the country's manufacturer and distributor of lingerie and hosiery goods Yanser states that production in the country is competitive in terms of design and price.

El artículo trata la marca de ropa interior femenina Vicky Form del Grupo Industrial Zaga. Asevera que el Grupo Industrial Zaga es uno de los mayores fabricantes de hilo y telas en México. Informa que Vicky Form cuenta con 60 puntos de venta y que pretende aumentar su presencia a través del modelo de franquicias.

The article presents information about Maidenform Brands Inc., a Bayonne, New Jersey-based intimatewear maker. The share prices of major intimatewear maker, Maidenform Brands Inc., were going down for last one year. But according to a report in the third week of may 2006, the analysts at Credit Suisse gave the stock of Maidenform, an "outperform" rating and predicted that the shares would hit $15 within a year. In the report it was indicated that the company is also benefiting from a strong tailwind and the intimate-apparel market is growing at a healthy clip.

The article reports the latest introductions in the lingerie industry. New York City-based designer Sophie Simmons recently launched her lingerie collection, Dessous. Lingerie designer Araks Yeramyan has now added ready-to-wear to her category. Her latest collection includes silk blouses, striped sweaters, and dresses.

Features Ordifen Group, the premier underwear company in China. History and background of the company; Domination by Ordifen of China's underwear market; Lectures on underwear sponsored by the company in several universities.

Focuses on the radio frequency identification system developed by Texas Instruments for lingerie and underwear industry. Reliability of the system; Capability of the Microlises radio-linked intelligent lighted trolleys; Identification on packing benches.

The article reports on textile fibres that are dominating the intimate wear industry in India. Topics discussed include comfort as a top priority for innerwear customers, lingerie growth as more of want rather than need, and the need for the lingerie industry to have more innovative cuts, fabrics and styles to fuel the growth further. Also mentioned is the resistance of lingerie brands to use new technology, and the lack of good product development cell.

The article reports on major factors that need to be targeted for growth of women's innerwear market in India. Topics discussed include the lack of innerwear brands focused on women due to cultural gender bias, the challenges that women's innerwear market faces in India, and product, communication and retail as areas that need to be addressed for growth of women's innerwear market. Also mentioned is the importance of online retailing in addressing the areas mentioned.

The article offers a look at the trends in the Asian textile and lingerie industries for autumn and winter season in 2013 and 2014. It states that in the lingerie sector, powdery colors and French-inspired designs will be in demand. It also mentions that the industries will put an emphasis on modern technology.

Reports on the appointment of Helen McCluskey, president of the Special Markets Group of Liz Claiborne Inc., as group president of Warnaco Group Incorporated's Intimate Apparel Division in 2004. Challenges to be faced by McCluskey in marketing two brassiere brands of Warnaco; Career background of McCluskey; Opinion of industry observers on McCluskey; Sales of the intimate apparel division.

Reports on the status of the lingerie industry during 2000. Factors that influenced the industry's performance; Design trends in the industry during the year; Predictions for the sector in 2001. INSET: TRENDCAST..

The article focuses on the launch by lingerie designer Deborah Marquit of a secondary line to allow customers to buy on a regular basis. Topics covered include the first-year sales projection for Dé Marquit, the type of fabric that will be used for the line and the creation of the line for women who work hard and work out and are health conscious. Also mentioned is the recognition of Marquit's fluorescent-colored lingerie.

Highlights trends in the innerwear industry in the United States for spring 2000. Increased demand for more color, unique-looking laces and embroideries; Changes in daywear, sleepwear and at-homewear; Remarks of key innerwear retailers.

Reports that innerwear makers in the United States are waiting for retailers to cast their votes on who will get the orders and the floor space in fall 1999. Apprehension among small and mid-sized firms; Advertising campaigns and in-store promotions; Top selling ideas in the intimate apparel industry; Marketing strategies.

Focuses on the women's innerwear market for fall 1995. Levels of optimism among vendors and retailers; Refinement of the cleavage-enhancer phenomenon; Fashion and dual-purpose looks; Consumer demand for special, different-looking merchandise; Anticipated gains of the Wonderbra; Description of various offerings of vendors.

Deals with the concerns of innerwear makers in the United States for spring 1998. Concern about other companies; Remarks of executives from several intimate apparel makers about their plans for the spring market; Products to be launched by Jones New York Intimates at Madison Maidens.

The article reports that the women's ready-to-wear clothing brand Molly Bracken is launching an underwear line for the fall-winter 2013-2014 season. It discusses the line's themes inspired by the brand's clothing collections, the brand's creator and co-founder Catherine Sidonio who mentions her daughter Justine's help in designing the line, and offers information on the brand itself, which was created in 2010.

The article focuses on French underwear and lingerie company Eminence and discusses its plans to launch a complete seaside line for its two brands Eminence and Athena, which will be presented at the trade show Salon Mode City in July 2013. An overview of the women's brand Athena's denim boxer shorts line is also given. INSET: Le marché de la lingerie serait sorti du creux de la vague.

The article reports that German-Swiss lingerie and underwear international company Triumph International plans to cut at least 3,000 jobs as a result of the financial crisis and a slowing consumption. Topics include the institution of part-time jobs in two of its factories in Germany in 2012, closing two of its factories, reducing its workforce in its factory in Haikou, China, and the creation of the small lingerie multibrand chain store Journelle in 2007.

The article examines international marketing by the lingerie and underwear industries.. The need for companies to compensate for declining U.S. sales is noted. Challenges facing entry into international markets are considered including brand recognition, product positioning and relationships with distributors and retail industry firms. International marketing by companies including Wacoal America, Spanx and Jockey International is examined.

The article reports on the launch of designer lingerie lines for spring in the U.S. by Giorgio Armani SpA and Donna Karan International Inc. on August 4, 2008. Giorgio Armani is set to launch its collection of intimates for women under the Emporio Armani Underwear label. Donna Karan is also launching its Donna Karan Intimates lines of intimate apparel and at-homewear. Cathy Volker, global licensing head at Donna Karan, said the collections are reflective of Donna's elegant, comfortable clothes.

The article reports on the planned global expansion of lingerie brand By Caprice of American model Caprice Bourret. It says that among her targeted countries include Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Spain and France. According to the article, the brand is being sold at British department store chain Debenhams, as well as at Nordstrom in the U.S. and Edgars in South Africa.

The article focuses on bra and daywear brand Leigh Bantivoglio Inc. formed by designer Leigh Bantivoglio. It is said that this firm specializes in sexy, dual-purpose boudoir fare of silk and European laces. Bantivoglio related that she started the business with bras and panties with laces, metallics and neon colors. She added that her brand is currently being sold internationally in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Israel and Japan.

The article discusses corporate transactions in the textile industry. The author notes that clothing company VF Corp. agreed to sell its intimate apparel business to Fruit of the Loom Inc. VF chair Mackey J. McDonald asserts that his company is offloading its underwear business to focus on other clothing businesses, including the manufacture and sale of jeans, outdoor apparel, and sports apparel. Also noted were VF's acquisition of clothing brand Eagle Creek Inc. and most of the assets of Majestic Athletic Ltd.

This article discusses the business merger of VF Corp and Fruit of the Loom. VF Corp. has been making women's undergarments since 1919, when the company was Vanity Fair. In January 2007, VF sold its Intimates business to Fruit of the Loom for $350 million in cash. The Intimates business generated more than $800 million, or 12 percent of VF's total revenues and 6 percent of its operating income, in 2006. The company's goal for its businesses is a 14 percent margin level.

The article focuses on the sale of lingerie at major department and specialty stores and boutiques in the U.S. Although sales of hard goods and apparel have generally gotten off to a slower-than-expected start after Black Friday, lingerie buyers and divisional merchandise managers are celebrating a demand for fashion items such as marabou and jewel-encrusted thongs that offer a little Yuletide bling; whimsical fare such as pajamas with Sixties-looking peace signs and skull-and-bone-logos, and overtly sexy bras and panties.