Luggage - Global Strategic Business Report Dublin, Oct. 29,

Dublin, Oct. 29, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Luggage - Global Strategic Business Report 2012 - Featuring Giants like Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, Nike and Antler

Research and Markets
( http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/72...age_global ) has announced the addition of the "Luggage - Global Strategic Business Report" report to their offering.

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Luggage in Millions of US$ by the following Product Types: Suitcases/Pullmans, Casual Bags & Garment Bags, Business Bags, Sports Bags Backpacks & Daypacks, and Others. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and Latin America. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2010 through 2018. A six-year historic analysis is also provided for these markets.

The report profiles 313 companies including many key and niche players such as:

• Ace Co. Ltd.
• Antler Ltd.
• Boyt Harness Company LLC
• Delsey S.A
• Eagle Creek Inc.
• Etienne Aigner AG
• JanSport Inc.
• Luggage America Inc.
• Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton
• Nike Inc.
• Rimowa Luggage
• Samsonite International S.A
• Targus Group International Inc.
• Tumi Inc.
• Valigeria Roncato
• VIP Industries Ltd.

Key Topics Covered:

I. Introduction, Methodology & Product Definitions

• Study Reliability and Reporting Limitations I-1
• Disclaimers I-2
• Data Interpretation & Reporting Level I-2
• Quantitative Techniques & Analytics I-3
• Product Definitions and Scope of Study I-3
• Suitcases/Pullmans, Casual Bags & Garment Bags I-3
• Suitcases/Pullmans I-3
• Casual Bags I-3
• Garment Bags I-4
• Business Bags I-4
• Sports Bags, Backpacks & Daypacks I-4
• Sports Bags I-4
• Backpacks I-4
• Daypacks I-4
• Others I-4

II. Executive Summary

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW II-1

• Primer II-1
• Outlook II-1
• 2008 & 2009 Recession in Retrospect II-1
• Luggage as a Fashion Accessory II-2
• Travel & Tourism Industry: A Key Demand Driver for Luggage Sector Over the Years II-3
• Per-Capita Expenditure II-3

2. TRENDS & ISSUES II-4

• Internet Changing the Face of Luggage Industry II-4
• Backpacks and Back Aches II-4
• New Designs Promise Reduction of Health Problems II-4
• High Airline Baggage Costs Ramp up Demand for Light-Weight Luggage II-4
• Demand for Small Carry-On Bags on the Rise II-5
• Luggage Manufacturers Innovate on New Colors II-5
• Hardside on a Downward Slide II-5
• Luggage Industry: A Women's World to Choose II-5
• Demand for Lifestyle Luggage Products II-6
• Increasing Demand for Luggage-Courier Services II-6
• Backpacks Prove to be Highly Successful Among Students II-6
• Impact of Increasing Cross-Border and Internal Migrations II-6
• Evolving Trends Due to Growing Airport Security Restrictions II-7
• Lengthy Consumer Purchase Cycles Hampering Growth II-7
• Leading Tourist Destinations II-7

3. PRODUCT OVERVIEW II-10

• Luggage - An Insight II-10
• Luggage by Type II-10
• Suitcases/Pullmans II-10
• Garment Bags and Carriers II-10
• Totes and Casual Bags II-11
• Carry-ons II-11
• Business Bags II-11
• Messenger Bags II-12
• Wheeled Computer Cases II-12
• Business Cases II-12
• Attachés II-12
• Envelopes II-13
• Zippered Cases II-13
• Catalog Case or Pilots Case II-13
• "Offices-On-The-Go" II-13
• Briefbags II-13
• Alternative Business Cases II-13
• Sports Bags II-14
• Backpacks II-14
• Daypacks II-14
• Others II-15
• Luggage by Material of Outer Surface II-15
• Leather II-15
• Fabric II-16
• Molded II-16
• Hybrid Luggage II-16
• Luggage Hardware II-16
• Handles II-16
• Shoulder Straps II-16
• Edges II-17
• Pull-Straps II-17
• Zippers II-17
• Locks II-17
• Wheels II-17
• Corners II-17

4. PRODUCT INNOVATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS II-18

• Eagle Creek Unveils EC Adventure Collection II-18
• Targus® Rolls Out Targus SpinPad™ Case for Apple® iPad™2 II-18
• Eagle Creek Introduces Ease Luggage Collection II-18
• Sprayground Introduces Range of Backpacks under New Dream Collection II-18
• Apera Unveils Innovative Sports Bags for Social-Athletes II-19
• Lowepro Introduces Flipside Sport AW Outdoor Daypacks II-19
• Eagle Creek Launches Ultra Light Pack-It™ Specter II-19
• Eagle Creek Unveils Crossroads Collection II-20
• JanSport Introduces Skip Yowell Collection of Bags II-20
• Atlantic® Brand Luggage Launches Compass® 2 Collection II-20
• Targus® Introduces Laptop Cases II-21
• Hartmann Unveils Hartmann Lite Collection II-21
• Hartmann Rolls Out Packcloth Collection II-21
• Hartmann Introduces Pirouette Collection by Barbara Barry II-21
• Targus® Introduces Banker Laptop Sleeves II-22
• Hartmann Launches PC4 Luggage Collection II-22
• RFA Brands Launches Powerbag II-22
• Targus® Launches Three New Laptop Backpacks II-22
• Nike Golf Launches Nike Xtreme Sport IV Carry Bag II-23

5. PRODUCT INTRODUCTIONS/LAUNCHES IN RECENT PAST - A PERSPECTIVE BUILDER II-24

• Atlantic Luggage Introduces Atlantic UltraLite Luggage Range II-24
• Eagle Creek Launches Unscripted Day Travelers™ II-24
• Genensis Luxury Fashion to Launch Tumi II-24
• Samsonite Group Introduces Cosmolite Range II-24
• Travelpro to Launch Four New Varieties of Luggage II-25
• Austin House to Introduce New Products II-25
• Lectra Unveils Romans Cad V9 II-25
• Renoma Introduces Smart Casual Bags II-25
• Samsonite Reintroduces American Tourister II-26
• Jendarling Launches Limited Edition Vagabond Collection II-26
• Martin Ritter Rolls Out Novel Collection of Cases and Bags II-26

6. RECENT INDUSTRY ACTIVITY II-27

• National Geographic Enters Into an Agreement with Holiday Group and Subsidiary II-27
• Samsonite International Takes Over High Sierra Sport Company II-27
• Samsonite International Acquires Hartmann Luggage II-27
• Van Heusen to Venture into Non-Apparel Market II-27
• Hartmann Takes Over Boyt Luggage II-28
• Randa Luggage Signs Licensing Agreement with Timberland Company II-28
• Randa Accessories Inks Licensing Agreement with Hanesbrands II-28

7. CORPORATE ACTIVITY IN RECENT PAST - A PERSPECTIVE BUILDER II-29

• SKECHERS USA Inks Licensing Deal with Olivet International II-29
• Weatherproof® Inks Licensing Agreement with Randa Accessories II-29
• Sports Express Merges with First Luggage II-29
• Ultimate Products Acquires Division of Japinda Group II-29
• Skechers USA and Global Design Concepts Sign Licensing Agreement II-29
• Luggage Forward Acquires Sports Express II-30
• Ricardo Beverly Hills Enters into Partnership with Sierra II-30
• Samsonite and McLaren Racing Ink Licensing Agreement II-30
• Y-3 and Samsonite Sign Agreement II-30
• Phillips-Van Heusen Signs Licensing Agreement with Ricardo Beverly Hills II-31

8. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS II-32

• Ace Co., Ltd. (Japan) II-32
• Antler Ltd. (UK) II-32
• Atlantic Luggage Co. (US) II-32
• Boyt Harness Company, LLC (US) II-32
• Delsey S.A (France) II-32
• Eagle Creek, Inc. (US) II-33
• Etienne Aigner AG (Germany) II-33
• JanSport, Inc. (US) II-33
• Luggage America Inc. (US) II-33
• Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH) (France) II-34
• Nike, Inc. (US) II-34
• Rimowa Luggage (Germany) II-34
• Samsonite International S.A. (Luxembourg) II-34
• Targus Group International, Inc. (US) II-35
• Tumi Inc. (US) II-35
• Valigeria Roncato (Italy) II-35
• VIP Industries Ltd. (India) II-36

9. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE II-37
 

III. Market

1. THE UNITED STATES

2. CANADA

3. JAPAN

4. EUROPE

5. ASIA-PACIFIC

6. THE MIDDLE EAST

7. LATIN AMERICA

 

IV. Competitive Landscape

Total Companies Profiled: 313 (including Divisions/Subsidiaries - 323)

• The United States (79)
• Canada (1)
• Japan (2)
• Europe (81)
• - France (12)
• - Germany (10)
• - The United Kingdom (15)
• - Italy (17)
• - Spain (3)
• - Rest of Europe (24)
• Asia-Pacific (Excluding Japan) (156)
• Africa (4)

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