Publisher's Synopsis
This report provides an in-depth study of the problems that challenge footwear manufacturers and marketers. It examines EC production, trade and consumption trends across the 12 member states. It also looks at the national markets, including the structure of retailing and distribution.;The analysis gives details of many varieties of footwear, such as: leather, textile and synthetic; fashion, safety and slippers; men's, women's, children's and sports.;The study offers a complete picture of the EC-wide industry. It explains the harm done by the relaxation of trade barriers; analyzes the results of closer EC integration; examines the prospects of greater competition from EFTA and East European countries; and finally shows the outlook for exploiting new export opportunities.
