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 countries, including China, Brazil, the UK and the US. Analysis covers leading manufacturers, assessing the company shares and the performance of brands such as Nike, adidas, Levi, Gap and Clarks.
With pent-up demand turbo-charging recovery and domestic consumption in the spotlight, global sales of apparel and footwear are bouncing back after a sharp decline in 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic forced store closures and transformed consumer…
Store-based fashion retail is heavily concentrated in city-centre commercial areas or shopping malls. Diminished footfall, because of both growing e-commerce penetration and hybrid working arrangements following the COVID-19 pandemic can support…
Under Armour (UA) has a strong US presence while expanding internationally, firmly in Asia Pacific. Despite COVID-19’s drastic impact on the industry, UA keeps investing in new products/experiences to empower human performance. Amid COVID-19…
Apparel and footwear was among the industries hardest hit by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Retail sales were damaged by temporary store closures and weakened consumer spending. The pandemic also accelerated a channel shift to e-commerce in the…
Luxury and fashion players are facing a deeply transformed consumer and retail landscape post-Coronavirus (COVID-19). Survival and recovery strategies are likely to revolve around agile adaptability and a careful review of legacy standard operating…
Since the pandemic, distribution channels have suffered due to the intermittent lockdowns, barring physical stores from operating. This has resulted in retailers facing a tough challenge to make their offerings available to consumers. To overcome…
Nostalgia was a trend prior to 2020, but as lifestyles continue to be disrupted by COVID-19, consumers spend more time in their homes to stop the spread of the virus and increasingly turn to nostalgia to help them cope with the anxiety, stress and…
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about significant changes in business models and consumer behaviour, as well as altering the ways and the geography many of us live, work, study and play. Understanding what changes will stick after the pandemic…
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the shift to e-commerce, exemplified by the US fashion industry, which is embracing the rapid digital evolution across every aspect of businesses. This report reviews the results of Euromonitor International's…
Having recorded healthy growth rates over the historic period, sportswear sales in Western Europe went into reverse in 2020, impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the measures implemented to contain its spread. These included, at times, gym closures…
After persistently strong sales growth over the historic period, childrenswear saw a retail value decline in 2020 in Asia Pacific, as Coronavirus (COVID-19) hit the region. However, as children continued to outgrow their clothing and with parents…
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the shift to e-commerce in apparel and footwear. Specialist retailers and department stores shut down temporarily due to COVID-19 preventative measures and had to quickly pivot to e-commerce operations. Also,…
The second largest player in the world within apparel and footwear, adidas Group operates across all regions with its two brands adidas and Reebok. Even though sports is its core business, the company has successfully expanded into non-sports…
While the global luxury goods market contracted notably, Asia showed signs of recovery as early as Q2 2020, minimising the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. This report analyses the background to the quick recovery of personal luxury…
From the moment that the pandemic started to emerge in Germany and increased warnings were shared through the media, which culminated in a national lockdown, consumers throughout the country adopted different measures regarding public gatherings, the…
With the emergence of COVID-19 and its growing threat in Germany, several regulations were put in place which led to a national lockdown and temporary closure of indoor sports activities such as gyms and team sports including table tennis or futsal.…
2020 was a year of disruptions for society in Germany. As the pandemic continued to gather momentum and restrictions were imposed on many levels, consumers were forced to adapt their daily routines and purchasing options. One result of the initial…
Levi Strauss & Co was not spared by the downturn following the Coronavirus outbreak with the jeans company hit hard by forced store closures around the world. Nonetheless, the crisis has further accelerated the Group’s digital transformation plans.…
Jeans are an important and constantly present item in the wardrobes of many Germans. Despite the category’s undynamic performance towards the end of the review period, sales remained positive due to impulse purchases that take place mostly through…
Store closures in the first half of 2020 and implemented restrictions once bricks-and-mortar outlets resumed operations heavily impacted demand for hosiery. Despite the greater share gain and lower sales declines by private label, mostly due to…