Recent Study: Clothing Accessories in the United Kingdom
Clothing accessories experienced marginally higher current value growth in 2012 of 3% compared to 2011. The value growth was largely driven by the costs of fabrics increasing. Leather, silk and cotton all significantly increased in price in 2012. Clothing accessories includes, belts, gloves, hats/caps, scarves, ties and other accessories, with key exclusions of sunglasses and jewellery and handbags. As recessionary concerns continued in 2012, consumers spent marginally more on affordable...
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