“…In Germany small independents, although in decline, still represent around 38 percent of clothing outlets (Baden and Velia, 2002: 58;BBI, 2002: 3). In both the UK and Germany, supermarkets have rapidly increased their share of the clothing market during the last 20 years (Faust, 2005;Oxborrow, 2005;Wrona, 1999). Both supermarkets and department stores are creating their own labels/brands and are increasing the share of garments sourced directly from foreign suppliers (Faust, 2005, Interview Notes 2004Oxborrow, 2005;Volksbanken Raiffeisenbanken, 2003).…”