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Arts and Crafts Stores

Product Type: Market Research Report
Published by: Global Industry Analysts
Published: October 2009
Product Code: R263-4138
Description
The global outlook series on Arts and Crafts Stores provides a collection of market briefs, and concise summaries of research findings. The report identifies major trends, issues, challenges, growth drivers, mergers acquisitions, and corporate developments, in addition to providing 9 fact-rich market data tables. Regional markets elaborated upon include United States, Canada, Japan, France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, China, India, Vietnam, and Africa, among others. Also included is an indexed, easy-to-refer, fact-finder directory listing the addresses, and contact details of 1486 companies worldwide.
Table of Contents
1.INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

Arts and Crafts - A Primer
Handicraft - An Exclusive Artistic
Expression

Handcraft Market in Developing Economies
Seasonal Celebrations Boost Craft Store Sales.

Effect of Global Economic Downturn on Craft Industry
Scrapbooking Overview
Digital Photography Drives Scrapbooking Market Growth

Scrapbooking Presents Potential Opportunities for Photo Market
Online Scrapbooking - An Increasingly Female-Oriented Activity
2.PRODUCT OVERVIEW

Arts & Crafts
Arts & Crafts Categories
Sculpture

Pottery
Woodworking
Chip Carving
Basketry
Straw Marquetry
Papercraft
Cardmaking
Bookbinding
Scrapbooking
Online Scrapbooking
Embroidery
Crocheting
Feltmaking
Quilting
Beadwork
Floral Design
Glassblowing
Mosaic
Materials Used
Finished Products
Retail Sales Channels
Direct Selling
3.ARTS MARKET OVERVIEW

Art Market Outlook
Table 1: World Recent Past & Current Analysis for Fine Art Auction Market - Annual Revenues in US$ Million for Years 2003 through 2008

UK - The New Leading Revenue Generator
Despairing Signs for Art Market

Art Market Price Trends
Sharp Variations in Contemporary Art Prices

Art Market Cycles
Art Dealers and Auction Houses - Play Vital Role

Investment in Artworks
Arts Play an Important Role in Promoting Tourism
Tough Competition Between Sotheby’s and Christie’s
4.MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS

5.STRATEGIC CORPORATE DEVELOPMENTS

6.PRODUCT INNOVATIONS/INTRODUCTIONS

A REGIONAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE

1.THE UNITED STATES

Market Overview
Table 2: US Current & Future Analysis for Arts and Crafts Market - Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2008 through 2012

US Art Market Hit by Economic Crisis

Challenges Confronting Multi-Chain Stores
Due to Current Economic Downturn

Shift in Focus from New Stores to Cost Cutting Measures

Competitive Landscape
Small, Independent Specialty Retailers

Multi-Store Chains
Table 3: US Arts & Crafts Stores Market (2008): Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales by Company for Michaels Stores, Jo-Ann Stores, Hobby Lobby, A.C. Moore, Hancock Fabrics and Others
Table 4: US Arts & Crafts Stores Market (2008): Number of Stores of Leading Companies - Michaels Stores, Jo-Ann Stores, Hobby Lobby, Hancock Fabrics, and A.C. Moore
Mass Merchandisers

Factors for Choosing Stores

Factors Influencing Purchase Decisions
Scrapbooking Market

Table 5: US Current & Future Analysis for Scrapbooking Market - Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years through 2012

Distribution Channels
Table 6: US Scrapbooking Market (2006): Percentage Breakdown of Scrapbooking Supply Spending by Distribution Channel for Craft Stores, eneral Merchandise Stores, Consultant, Specialty Scrapbook Stores and Others
Collectable Fine Crafts

Fine Craft Market in the US: Potential Areas

by Region Needlework, Piece Goods and Sewing Industry
Industry Background
Industry Scenario in the 1990s
Arts and Crafts - A Historic Perspective

Recent Past Scenario
Industry Associations
2.CANADA

Visual Arts and Crafts Overview
Canadian Crafts- A Diversified Industry
3.JAPAN

Market Overview
Young Artists - Drive Japanese Art Market
4.EUROPE

Market Overview
Leading Countries in Europe by Type of Crafts Produced
Beadwork in Europe
4a.FRANCE

French Arts Industry
French Art Collectors Prefer Foreign-Made Artworks
Government Comes up with Incentives
4b.THE UNITED KINGDOM

London Replaces New York as the Leader in Fine Art Market
4c.IRELAND

Irish Crafts Industry
5.ASIA-PACIFIC

Overview
Leading Countries in Asia-Pacific by Type of Crafts Produced
Government Initiatives to Promote Arts and Culture
Australian Government Invests in Cultural and Arts Sector
Development Plan for Cultural and CreativeIndustry of Taiwan Receives Approval
5a.AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND

Industry Overview
5b.CHINA

Chinese Handicraft Market
Table 7: Chinese Handicraft Market (2006-2008): Chinese Import & Export Statistics for Handicrafts in US$ Million

Chinese Craft Gifts Industry

Demand for Artworks on Rise
China Artwork City - A Boost to Chinese Arts and Crafts Industry
Slowdown in the West Affects Chinese Toy Exports
Global Economic Crisis Causes Closure of Chinese Toy Companies
5c.INDIA

Overview
Crafts - A Historic Perspective
Indian Handicraft Industry
Introduction
Market Overview
Handicraft Exports
Table 8: Indian Handicrafts Market (2006 & 2007): Percentage Breakdown of Exports Value by Products for Imitation Jewelry, Handprinted Scarves, Artmetal Wares, Zari & Zari Goods, Handprinted Textiles and Other Handicrafts

Major Export Destinations
Leading Export Destinations of Indian
Handicrafts
Significance of Arts and Crafts in India

Issues Confronting the Industry
Present Scenario
5d.VIETNAM

Overview
Rattan and Bamboo Boost Handicraft Industry in Vietnam
Challenges Confronting the Handicraft Industry

Low Growth Estimates for Craft Exports to Canada
6.AFRICA

Overview
Leading Countries in Africa by Type of Crafts Produced
6a.SOUTH AFRICA

South African Crafts Industry
6b.REPUBLIC OF RWANDA

Overview
Export Scenario
Table 9: Arts and Crafts Market in Rwanda (2007): Percentage Breakdown of Export Revenues by Exporter - Gahaya Links,Copabu - Ingano Yacu, Millennium Villages Project, Modis Sarl, Gill Trading, A-Z Clearing & Forwarding,Aspar, and Others


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