Apparel Accessories

In 2019 the apparel accessories category saw a weaker performance than 2018. This was because the latter year saw one of the coldest winters in Argentine history, with reduced demand in 2019 as a result milder winter weather. Rising prices also put ...

Although retail volume growth of apparel accessories remained stable in 2019, growth was lower than that witnessed for overall apparel, while hats/caps and scarves recorded lower volume growth than in the previous year. The milder winter and long ...

Apparel accessories remain fashion driven in Thailand. Increasing image consciousness and global awareness of fashion trends, considerably abetted by exposure to social media, have helped to boost demand, even though some price-sensitive consumers ...

Hats/caps sees the smallest decline in apparel accessories, thanks to hats/caps complementing athleisure and streetwear fashion trends. In fact, we have seen caps play a part in crossover collections, such as seen with the Valentino X Undercover ...

Scarves recorded the highest value growth in 2019 as they are increasingly regarded as an important apparel accessory, whilst being constantly worn by Muslim women. 2019 saw the growth of strongly established local brands specialising in scarves, ...

While apparel accessories saw current value sales stagnate and only posted a marginal increase in volume terms, it still outperformed most of the other main apparel and footwear categories in France in 2019. The category continued to weather the ...

Many Ukrainians see apparel accessories as an indispensable part of their image. Items are worn for practical reasons, such as warm scarves and hats in winter, as well as for decorative reasons. Different styles and colours are chosen according to ...

Throughout the review period prior to 2018 and 2019, when the entire apparel and accessories category suffered sales declines, hats/caps saw value growth of more than 10% per year. During the sales recession in 2019, hats/caps also saw the smallest ...

Recent consumer price sensitivity has negatively impacted apparel accessories sales in Nigeria. Since many customers see accessories as only additional, non-essential products, the category struggles in tough economic periods. However, economic ...

Scarves continued to dominate apparel accessories in Turkey in 2019. It was also the most dynamic performer in current value growth terms, and the only category to post growth in volume sales. This was largely due to sustained demand for hijabs ...

Value growth of apparel accessories remained fairly flat, but saw a slight uptick in 2019 over the previous year, supported by an increasing number of apparel collections with associated accessories on offer from different brands. Belts and scarves ...

The growing interest in personal style remains an important factor driving sales in apparel in Morocco. This also extends to apparel accessories, as such items offer an inventive and affordable way to customise outfits. Consumers can use apparel ...

Apparel accessories recorded further decline in 2019. Spending in the category has been more severely affected by the low consumer confidence as these items are nice to have, but not essential and are therefore influenced more by consumers becoming ...

Apparel accessories is showing variable performance in Denmark in 2019. Scarves is still seeing the strongest value growth, but ties is now in decline. This is attributed to the fact Danish consumers are starting to dress less formally, so apparel ...

Apparel accessories remains a popular category with consumers, although purchases of new items declined in 2018 and 2019. However, retail current value sales continued to see stable growth as more consumers used such accessories as fashion statements...

Apparel accessories were traditionally regarded as somewhat of an afterthought by retailers, although this is beginning to change as players begin to realise these products can boost revenues and profits. Apparel accessories are being promoted ...

Growth in apparel accessories over the forecast period is expected to be driven by the rise of personal style, the desire to keep pace with the latest fashion trends, and growing disposable incomes. For example, H&M offers trendy hair accessories at ...

Apparel accessories saw continued growth in 2019, albeit slightly lower than the previous year’s performance. Belts are important apparel accessories, due to their essential nature, especially for men, who wear them with suits as a finishing touch to...

The rise in the healthy living trend in the country has stimulated growth in the number of people engaged in outdoor activities such as walking, running, cycling and trekking. This trend is stimulating people seeking headgear or caps to protect ...

The country’s economic growth improved the performance of apparel accessories towards the end of the review period. While retail volume sales stagnated after a slight upturn in 2018, retail current value sales recorded a second consecutive year of ...