Apparel, Clothing and Footwear

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 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…

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…