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The population in the UK was t 30 June 2015 is estimated to be 65,110,000 (ONS, 2016) and it is ranked as one of the most developed countries when it comes to standard of living, education and healthcare. The population of Britain could more than double in the next century unless immigration is tightly controlled, according to official estimates showing it could grow 40 per cent faster than previously thought (Telegraph, 2013) - According to Mintel the female population is expected to increase, which will affect the womenwear market, as women are considered to be the biggest spenders on clothing. Because they are Topshop’s targeted segment, this fact might have an impact on their sales in the coming years. Moreover, overweight has become an issue: over a quarter of the women in the UK are considered obese. This will lead to more demand for larger sized clothing, as well as shapewear (Mintel, 2010c).