Apparel, Clothing and Footwear

Fashion sales in Latin America have surpassed pre-pandemic levels by 2022, driven mainly by price increases due to high inflation. E-commerce grew strongly to become the second largest channel, but consumers in the region are still more inclined to…

As e-commerce growth rates slow from historic highs, the online channel is no longer a rising tide for all categories and brands. While potential exists with e-commerce accounting for 50% of retail’s expected growth in the next five years, retailers…

Global economic growth is forecast to slow in 2023, as businesses and consumers remain constrained by the adverse combination of persistent inflation and high interest rates. This will impact sales for the fashion industry, as consumers are generally…

The apparel and footwear industry rebounded in 2021 but faced challenges in 2022 due to ongoing COVID-19 effects and macroeconomic disruptions. Offline retail maintains its importance alongside e-commerce, as consumers demand seamless integration of…

With advances in women’s health accelerating, commercial prospects are becoming a firm proposition for business. Embracing women’s wellness through dedicated solutions that cater for unique needs requires a holistic outlook factoring in an integrated…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. Global inflation is moderating, although volatility in the energy markets and faster consumption growth in China are among the key risks that could increase inflation.…

The Asian consumer is changing. Traditional values that served the collective in terms of both society and the family are on the wane, with COVID-19 lockdowns accelerating a new focus on individualism and the self. This report explores how Asian…

The global pandemic and the war in Ukraine have placed intense stress on global supply chains. Purely cost-based models have shown their limits, and fashion companies are now trying to pivot, as uncertainty is the “new normal”. They also need to…

This IFA 2022 Event Insights report unveils important product launches from one of the biggest trade shows for consumer electronics and appliances held annually in Berlin. Under the themes Connectivity and Smart Home, Sustainability and…

Sportswear continued to outperform the overall industry in 2022, but a more challenging environment over the forecast period calls brands to shift their message towards wellness for growth opportunities.Sportswear brands should understand the renewed…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. In 2023, global inflation is expected to ease from its peak in 2022, but remaining significantly above-trend. Geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market are…

Now in its seventh edition, this report explores the top digital shopper trends that will redefine commerce the most in the year ahead. Some of the trends included in this edition touch on topics such as second-hand shopping, community group buying,…

US childrenswear and footwear showed greater resilience than wider apparel and footwear facing the COVID-19 crisis in 2020 and economic uncertainties in 2022. Fashion players, especially mid- to high-value players, are progressively relaunching…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. Global inflation is reaching a peak, although geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market remain key risks. The impact varies between countries, with…

China’s apparel and footwear market has seen a surge in e-commerce penetration since the COVID-19 outbreak, and is expected to continue to grow, driven by the diversification of the e-commerce landscape led by the emergence of interest-based…

Except for the abnormal growth in 2021 and decrease in 2020 caused by the pandemic, the US women’s underwear market is relatively stable in market size. By contrast, there have been considerable fluctuations in market shares mainly caused by…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. Global inflation is reaching a peak, although geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market remain key risks. The impact varies between countries, with…

Sportswear in Western Europe saw a marked decline in sales in 2020, when Coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions negatively impacted the overall apparel and footwear market. However, a strong rebound was seen in 2021, with further positive growth…

After almost three years of a global pandemic and political and racial tensions increasing around the globe, issues surrounding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) have become more critical for luxury and fashion businesses to address, than ever…

The briefing introduces the Cities Households Necessities Spending Index. The index ranks 1,075 cities by household expenditure on non-discretionary items, namely food, housing, and clothing and footwear. This analysis focuses on 160 major cities.…