1. Purpose of the Paper(introduction of United Kingdom with a focus on England 2. Economics in England 3. Legal and Political Landscape of England Synopsis: How has the economic, legal and political landscape shaped apparel merchandising policies and processes? 4. Key Retail Players (England). Identify three domestic and three international companies operating in this country. 5. Apparel Merchandising Policies and Practices. Compare and contrast the merchandising approach in England to those used by American companies. 6. Foreign Direct Investment: Has the legal system or government encouraged or restricted the fashion industry in the United Kingdom 7. Comparative Analysis: Similarities/Differences in merchandising techniques in England versus merchandising strategies used in the United States Label sections with above headings.