Apparel, Clothing and Footwear

The report examines inflation level and drivers globally and in the key countries. Global inflation is forecast to accelerate due to higher energy and commodity prices, disruptions in supply chains and weaker business confidence. Impact varies…

The briefing introduces the Cities Households Necessities Spending Index. The index ranks 1,075 cities by household expenditure on non-discretionary items, namely food, housing, and clothing and footwear. This analysis focuses on 160 major cities.…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. Global inflation is reaching a peak, although geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market remain key risks. The impact varies between countries, with…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. Global inflation is reaching a peak, although geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market remain key risks. The impact varies between countries, with…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. In 2023, global inflation is expected to ease from its peak in 2022, but remaining significantly above-trend. Geopolitical risks and uncertainty in the energy market are…

The global economy is facing weaker growth and increasing fragmentation, as a result of rising geopolitical tensions, especially due to the war in Ukraine and the US-China strategic rivalry. Protectionism, industrial policy and a focus on resilience…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries in Q4 2023 and 2024. Global inflation is moderating, although divergence remains among the key economies. Higher volatility in the energy markets and disruption of…

Retail volume sales of apparel accessories fell significantly for the second consecutive year in 2023. This was mainly due the declining performance of other apparel accessories, following the relaxation of all remaining regulations regarding the…

Retail sales of apparel and footwear in Spain registered a slowdown in growth in both volume and constant value terms in 2023, with the high cost of living being the key factor behind this trend. With many households exposed to rising interest rates,…

Retail sales of childrenswear in Spain registered relatively modest growth in constant value terms in 2023, with the high cost of living being the key factor behind this trend. With many households exposed to rising interest rates, given the high…

Retail sales of footwear saw fairly modest growth in volume terms in 2023, continuing the trend of the previous yearly. With wallets being squeezed due to inflationary pressures and high interest rates, a growing number of Spaniards were forced to…

Retail sales of hosiery saw minimal growth in constant value terms in 2023. This was partly due to the high cost of living, in the context of elevated inflation and rising interest rates, which led a significant number of local consumers to trade…

Jeans fared better than many other categories within apparel and footwear in 2023. Such products tend to be viewed as an essential part of Spanish wardrobes, being worn by men, women and children throughout the year. The casualisation of workwear…

Retail sales of menswear in Spain registered a slowdown in growth in both volume and constant value terms in 2023, with the high cost of living being the key factor behind this trend. With many households exposed to rising interest rates, given the…

Sportswear continued to recover in 2023, but the rate of growth slowed over the previous year, with retail constant value sales remaining below their pre-pandemic (2019) level. This slowdown was largely due to the difficult economic situation, with…

Womenswear registered a weaker performance in 2023, with the rate of both volume and constant value growth slowing compared to the previous year. This was due to the high cost of living, which impacted disposable incomes. While the rate of inflation…