$1\mathrm{.}2$ ECONOMIC ATTRIBUTES FRAMEWORK APPLIED TO THE SPECIALTY RETAILING APPAREL INDUSTRY. Apply the economic attributes framework discussed in the chapter to the specialty retailing apparel industry, which includes such firms as Gap, Limited Brands, and Abercrombie & Fitch. $($Hint: Access Gale$$s Business & Company Resource Center, Global Business Browser, or Standard & Poor$$s Industry Surveys to obtain the needed information.$)$