A decade of Alternative Investment Market (AIM) – but little impact on the UK apparel sector

Abstract

Purpose

This paper introduces the reader to the London Stock Exchange's Alternative Investment Market (AIM) and seeks to identify those companies listed that would be in the broad apparel sector.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper gives a numerical value of the stability/success of those companies by using the QuiScore rating system and capital gearing.

Findings

The paper considers the progress made by the companies in this sector on corporate governance looking at the extent of their moves towards the provisions of the combined code.

Originality/value

The paper sets out areas for further research in this field to extend this study and broaden the knowledge on secondary market development.

Citation

Jeffrey, M. (2007), "A decade of Alternative Investment Market (AIM) – but little impact on the UK apparel sector", Journal of Fashion Marketing and Management, Vol. 11 No. 3, pp. 441-444. https://doi.org/10.1108/13612020710763164