Our industry experts in Australia and New Zealand provide analysi...
Our industry experts in Australia and New Zealand provide analysis, specialist knowledge and essential market data unavailable elsewhere, to build the most accurate understanding of current trends and future prospects.
The year 2023 has presented significant challenges to apparel accessories in Australia, marked by the expectation of substantial declines in both retail volume and current value terms. These declines can be attributed to a confluence of factors, with…
Apparel and footwear is navigating a complex landscape in Australia in 2023, marked by a series of challenges, most notably the cost-of-living crisis stemming from rising interest rates and increased energy bills. These factors have squeezed…
As interest rates peaked in 2023, households, particularly those with mortgages, and low-income families, have faced increasing financial pressure, making it more challenging for parents to allocate discretionary spending towards clothing for their…
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.…
In the upcoming years, consumers and businesses face an array of challenges, with rising income inequality being among the key ones. Nevertheless, addressing the income inequality through catering to the Bottom of the Pyramid and the Middle Class…
In the dynamic footwear landscape in Australia, a tale of resilience and adaptability is unfolding. Despite facing headwinds from economic slowdown and soaring inflation, footwear is set to sustain steady growth in both retail volume and current…
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…
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…
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…
The briefing examines how the textile and leather products industry performs globally and in the largest countries in terms of textile and leather products output. The report also provides data for production, market size, imports, exports, industry…