Apparel, Clothing and Footwear

Footwear has been under particular stress with the shift from traditional leather shoes to other materials and sports shoes for many years. In particularly, children’s footwear has been under pressure, and it is projected to see the biggest decline…

Discounting activities have been gathering pace in footwear as players deploy this strategy to clear out accumulated stock gathered during the pandemic, and to mitigate declines in volume sales as a result of inflationary pressures which are…

The surge in sports participation among various age groups and genders in Morocco has notably impacted footwear sales in 2023. With an increased focus on health and wellness, evidenced by the rise in gyms, walking tracks, and outdoor fitness…

The ongoing fluctuations in global temperatures and unpredictable weather patterns have instigated notable shifts in consumer behaviour. With the occurrence of an unusually cold spring and warm autumn in 2023, Polish consumers have adjusted their…

Retail sales of hosiery in Argentina have historically been concentrated in specialist stores. This is particularly the case with sheer hosiery items, which are mainly sold in outlets that also offer underwear, swimwear and nightwear. Similarly,…

Hosiery slowed down in Austria in 2023 in comparison with 2022, as the cost of living crisis instilled caution over spending among consumers. Additionally, consumers purchased more hosiery in 2022, after two years of reduced demand due to the…

Extremely high inflation levels, resulting in price increases across most consumer goods, have directly impacted household purchasing power and led to changes in consumer behaviour. Within hosiery, consumers have become more price-sensitive,…

Hosiery purchases in Morocco continue to reflect low brand loyalty, primarily occurring as incidental buys during other shopping trips. The prevailing difficult economic conditions have severely constrained consumer finances, prompting a…

Economic dynamics, notably high inflation and escalating living costs have fuelled a greater emphasis among consumers in Poland on price-consciousness. This inclination has driven a significant demand for cost-effective yet high-quality hosiery…

While the worst cost-of-living crisis in decades is the main reason jeans is set to record a steep decline in retail volume terms in 2023, it also continues to be more exposed to the growing willingness of Argentinians to purchase second-hand clothes…