Personal Accessories

Personal accessories are usually popular with Ukrainian consumers, who pay a lot of attention to their look and always strive to be stylish and trendy. Women are core consumers of such products, with assortments considered for purchasing being ...

Personal accessories in Switzerland achieved positive sales growth in 2019 following a period of decline. The country’s economy continues to recover and local consumers are benefiting from increasing employment rates and rising disposable incomes. ...

During the economic difficulties seen earlier in the review period, price was the key factor driving purchasing decisions in personal accessories. In 2018 and 2019, although the Spanish economy consolidated its recovery, price remained important for ...

The growing number of travellers worldwide has unlocked additional revenues for fashion players beyond their domestic core customers. Primarily driven by favourable pricing, shopping for fashion remains high on traveller’s agenda. Yet, deployment and...

While reduced purchasing power due to the economic slowdown continues to constrain the development of personal accessories, changing consumer behaviour is having an even bigger influence on market performance....

Personal accessories in Australia experienced moderate growth in 2019, with strong growth in bags and luggage, and sluggish growth in writing instruments. This positive growth was mostly due to an improved economy and an influx of tourists, which ...

The trading environment remained challenging for Canada’s personal accessories companies in 2019. The 2017 bankruptcy of Sears Canada sent shockwaves throughout the country’s retailing industry and beyond, while the entry and expansion of numerous ...

An increasing number of women in the formal workplace, who enjoy higher disposable income levels and seek products offering both practicality and style, contributed to the continued growth of bags in 2019. In luggage, consumers’ growing propensity to...

Personal accessories continued to see slow but steady current value growth in 2019, with increases seen in all categories, despite challenges. The biggest challenge across categories was the yellow vests nationwide social movement, which protested ...

The Chinese personal accessories market is being heavily influenced by demand trends amongst millennials. Personal accessories plays an important role in younger consumers’ growing interest in self-expression through consumption and visual display. ...

The expectations for 2019 at the beginning of the year were optimistic in the business environment due to the prospects of a more liberal government and the expectations of immediate implementation of economic reforms that could bring back dynamism ...

After 2018 saw increasing numbers of visitors to Hong Kong from mainland China, tourism flows continued to improve throughout 2019. Affluent middle-class Chinese people are increasingly waiting until travelling to Hong Kong before committing to ...

Asia Pacific will remain the biggest jewellery market over the forecast period, owing to rising disposable incomes and strong demand for both fine and costume jewellery. Nevertheless, the region is set to face the challenges of economic instability ...

Personal accessories recorded healthy growth in the UK in 2019, although disparities between and within categories remain. The market is experiencing the impact of wider luxury and apparel industry trends – most notably premiumisation, which is ...

The Swatch Group Ltd is a world-leading manufacturer of finished watches and movements. It offers a diverse brand portfolio that covers various price points and a broad distribution network around the world. After seeing a sharp downturn, the group ...

The global leader in costume jewellery, Austria-based Swarovski AG, is renowned for its manufacturing prowess and high-quality crystal. Seeking to further grow its presence in developed and emerging markets alike, Swarovski is engaging in diverse ...

Pandora designs, manufactures and markets hand-finished and contemporary jewellery within the affordable luxury space. The company continues to focus on geographical expansion and its own concept stores, although at a slower pace, as 2018 brings ...

Despite currency volatility, Bags and Luggage in Western Europe stays strong and resilient. Backpacks and handbags remain the main growth drivers, and luxury conglomerates continue to dominate rankings. However, over the forecast period, they will ...

As the region with the lowest per capita expenditure, Asia Pacific remains with much opportunity for growth, with economic expansion, consumers’ rising disposable income and desire for watches as fashion accessories. The category is becoming more ...

The distribution landscape for personal accessories continues to develop rapidly, as both brands and retailers focus on digital in order to keep pace with changing consumer preferences. Industry players increasingly recognise the importance of a ...