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With advances in women’s health accelerating, commercial prospects are becoming a firm proposition for business. Embracing women’s wellness through dedicated solutions that cater for unique needs requires a holistic outlook factoring in an integrated…

This report examines inflation levels and drivers globally and in key countries. Global inflation is moderating, although volatility in the energy markets and faster consumption growth in China are among the key risks that could increase inflation.…

Nike Inc remains the world’s largest player in apparel and footwear despite inflationary pressures in 2022. Its success is attributed to the Consumer Direct Offense and Acceleration strategies, while sustainability and female empowerment initiatives…

The Asian consumer is changing. Traditional values that served the collective in terms of both society and the family are on the wane, with COVID-19 lockdowns accelerating a new focus on individualism and the self. This report explores how Asian…

lululemon outperformed the overall sportswear industry over the historic period, rising four positions in the ranking to #8 in 2022. In 2022, it launched its first women's line, signalling the company's intention to expand its portfolio, and opened…

The global pandemic and the war in Ukraine have placed intense stress on global supply chains. Purely cost-based models have shown their limits, and fashion companies are now trying to pivot, as uncertainty is the “new normal”. They also need to…

Inditex affirms its position as one of the top three industry players in apparel and footwear. Its strength in product design, innovation and sustainable practices continues to facilitate organic growth. However, the ramifications of the increased…

Under Armour underperformed most of its closest global competitors over 2019-2022, falling three positions in the sportswear top 10 ranking. Its sales are heavily concentrated in North America, and in three categories: performance, apparel and men’s…

This IFA 2022 Event Insights report unveils important product launches from one of the biggest trade shows for consumer electronics and appliances held annually in Berlin. Under the themes Connectivity and Smart Home, Sustainability and…

Roadget Business, the parent of the fast fashion brand Shein, has become a notable global fashion firm in the past decade, experiencing remarkable growth even during the pandemic. In just three years, it has risen from being outside of the top 50 to…

Sportswear continued to outperform the overall industry in 2022, but a more challenging environment over the forecast period calls brands to shift their message towards wellness for growth opportunities.Sportswear brands should understand the renewed…

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…

Now in its seventh edition, this report explores the top digital shopper trends that will redefine commerce the most in the year ahead. Some of the trends included in this edition touch on topics such as second-hand shopping, community group buying,…

US childrenswear and footwear showed greater resilience than wider apparel and footwear facing the COVID-19 crisis in 2020 and economic uncertainties in 2022. Fashion players, especially mid- to high-value players, are progressively relaunching…

Apparel and footwear was hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic, and while recovery gathered steam quicker than initially expected, high inflation, the war in Ukraine and China’s COVID situation further disrupted the global economy, forcing market players…

This briefing examines how the commodity cotton is performing globally and in the largest countries in terms of cotton supply and consumption of its products. The report also provides data and analysis for cotton prices and supply, imports and…

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…

As the largest global player within Apparel and Footwear, Nike Inc continues to be dynamic in adapting its business operations to the post-pandemic world, by scaling up its e-commerce capabilities, pioneering innovation in its product lines, creating…

China’s apparel and footwear market has seen a surge in e-commerce penetration since the COVID-19 outbreak, and is expected to continue to grow, driven by the diversification of the e-commerce landscape led by the emergence of interest-based…

Fast Retailing (FRC) Co Ltd, the owner of Uniqlo brand, remains a leading fashion player globally, thanks to its strong foothold in Asia Pacific. FRC has managed to navigate the pandemic by capitalising on consumers’ shift towards more casual…