Euromonitor's apparel and footwear market research reports look a...
Euromonitor's apparel and footwear market research reports look at value sales of apparel (clothing) and footwear (shoes and boots). Analysis covers key trends within womenswear, menswear, childrenswear, sportswear and apparel accessories, across 46 ...
Apparel and footwear is seeing both value and volume growth in Saudi Arabia in 2023, thanks to a variety of initiatives under the Saudi Vision 2030 programme. Within this, there are specific government initiatives supporting the apparel and footwear…
A recovery in consumer demand in 2022 enabled the fashion industry to rebound, although high inflation, geopolitical challenges and the energy crisis affected the cost of living and consumer behaviour in Q4. Although overall business results were…
Apparel and footwear in the US, which saw robust growth in 2021, encountered a noticeable deceleration in both current value and volume terms starting from 2022. This slowdown can primarily be attributed to the persistent inflation and ongoing…
Apparel and footwear in the United Arab Emirates continues to record a strong performance in current value growth terms, building on the strong momentum it gained in 2022 when sales surged due to pent-up demand resulting from the pandemic. Amid…
Apparel and footwear was among the industries worst hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, and as the ongoing conflict in Ukraine further disrupts the world’s economy, fashion players are now in a race to adapt to an increasingly uncertain environment. Those…
Due to innovative products across price points and global reach, adidas remains second in apparel and footwear. It faces challenges from competitors new and old, while dealing with crisis of its own. The German sportswear powerhouse addresses these…
Nike Inc remains the world’s largest player in apparel and footwear despite inflationary pressures in 2022. Its success is attributed to the Consumer Direct Offense and Acceleration strategies, while sustainability and female empowerment initiatives…
Roadget Business, the parent of the fast fashion brand Shein, has become a notable global fashion firm in the past decade, experiencing remarkable growth even during the pandemic. In just three years, it has risen from being outside of the top 50 to…
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…
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…
Under Armour underperformed most of its closest global competitors over 2019-2022, falling three positions in the sportswear top 10 ranking. Its sales are heavily concentrated in North America, and in three categories: performance, apparel and men’s…
Global inflation continues impacting the apparel and footwear industries. Rising production costs, driven by increased prices of raw materials and transportation, have led to higher retail prices. This inflationary pressure is straining purchasing…
lululemon outperformed the overall sportswear industry over the historic period, rising four positions in the ranking to #8 in 2022. In 2022, it launched its first women's line, signalling the company's intention to expand its portfolio, and opened…
H&M confronts challenging times due to unprecedented inflation and a global cost-of-living crisis, forcing consumers to rethink their discretionary expenses. Moreover, a sluggish economic recovery in China, coupled with the loss of the Russian and…
Inditex affirms its position as one of the top three industry players in apparel and footwear. Its strength in product design, innovation and sustainable practices continues to facilitate organic growth. However, the ramifications of the increased…
In the phygital era, adidas has capitalised on digital engagement to better understand consumers and their needs. This level of insight has empowered the company to innovate not only by launching new products, but also to rethink channels, launching…
The impact of the pandemic on the apparel and footwear industry has been such that market players are now reassessing standard operating procedures in place, from manufacturing to retail, as they need to adapt to new post-pandemic consumer lifestyles…
Fast Retailing (FRC) Co Ltd, the owner of Uniqlo brand, remains a leading fashion player globally, thanks to its strong foothold in Asia Pacific. FRC has managed to navigate the pandemic by capitalising on consumers’ shift towards more casual…
The apparel and footwear industry has been hit particularly hard by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This briefing provides Euromonitor International’s Apparel and Footwear Q1 2021 quarterly research results and market updates on 2020-2025…
Early July 2020, Euromonitor published revised forecasts for Apparel and Footwear for 2020-2024 that considered the implications of the novel coronavirus COVID-19. Overall, COVID-19 is expected to severely suppress global demand for Apparel and…