Apparel Retailing Market Research Reports & Industry Analysis

In 2024, apparel and footwear specialists in Slovakia experienced positive retail value growth. Despite a challenging economic environment, fast fashion brands continued to expand. Slovaks became increasingly attracted to price discounts and deals, which influenced how apparel and footwear specialis ...

Apparel and footwear specialists in Japan saw minimal current value growth in 2024, despite a marginal decline in outlet numbers. As apparel and footwear e-commerce continued to grow, offline sales remained fairly stagnant. The online market, while fragmented, offers a rich selection of overseas bra ...

Purchasing apparel and footwear is deemed discretionary, and therefore apparel and footwear specialists in Australia were impacted by the cost-of-living crisis at the end of the review period, recording a second consecutive year of weak value growth in 2024. Prolonged economic uncertainty has result ...

Apparel and footwear specialists in Singapore saw a notable sales decline in 2024. Various factors contributed to this setback, including the rising cost of living and an economic climate that is making consumers reluctant to spend on non-essential items. Local shoppers, grappling with increasing fi ...

Apparel and footwear specialists in Saudi Arabia continue to face a challenging operating environment due to cautious consumer spending among middle and low income groups. The industry is negatively impacted by rising operating costs and limited human resources, as more companies aim to align with t ...

Apparel and footwear specialists saw a slight fall in value sales in current terms in 2024. One of the main contributors to this decline was the performance of independent players. The weakening purchasing power of consumers and the continued shift of sales to online channels had a negative impact o ...

Retail value sales through apparel and footwear specialists in Hong Kong experienced a decline in 2024 to remain below pre-pandemic levels, despite an uptick the previous year. An unstable economic landscape in Hong Kong, with salary freezes during the annual Policy Address, in addition to an announ ...

The 2025 Global Forecast for Fast Fashion Market (2026-2031 Outlook)-High Tech Outlook Report, published by Barnes Reports, contains timely and accurate market statistics and forecasts on the market for over 50 countries. The product or service category is within the NAICS Textile and Fabric Finishi ...

One big story making waves in apparel and footwear specialists in Taiwan in 2024 is the fact that Chinese e-commerce giant Taobao has announced free shipping for purchases made in Taiwan, significantly enhancing the shopping experience for consumers looking for clothing options. This strategic move ...

Apparel and footwear specialists saw a steep slump in sales in Portugal in 2024, due to changing consumer behaviour. Specifically, consumers are noted to be spending more on experiences such as holidays and travel, and less so on products which they deem to be non-essential. Added to which, there is ...

In 2024, Vietnam’s gross domestic product grows at a faster rate than in the previous year, yet apparel and footwear specialist retailers witnessed a pronounced shift in consumer attitudes. Many people are anxious about ongoing war conflicts that contribute to a fragile economic outlook, prompting t ...

While inflation started to slow in 2024, consumers were still grappling with higher costs of living, which negatively impacted consumer spending at apparel and footwear specialist stores. To manage higher living expenses, consumers traded down to cheaper alternatives for clothing and footwear and re ...

2024 was a year of recovery for most players in apparel and footwear specialists in Chile, with consumers increasing their spending in the channel after a slow 2023. With an easing of inflation during 2024 and greater access to credit, in addition to a colder winter that saw the arrival of rain acro ...

Apparel and footwear specialists in Turkey recorded solid growth in 2024. Derimod is planning to increase the number of stores in Turkey to 100 by the end of 2025. The brand is not only expanding its store-based network in terms of number of outlets but has also announced its intention to increased ...

This IDC Perspective reviews the National Retail Federation’s (NRF’s) Big Show and Expo 2025, looking at the rapid changes and introduction of AI/ML and generative AI and how they play a part in retail technology and experience. The synopsis of the event is in line with the most important factors th ...

Apparel and footwear specialists in Malaysia continued to post strong growth in retail current value sales and outlet numbers in 2024. The strong development plans for fast fashion brands helped to boost the growth performance of apparel and footwear specialists as a whole at the end of the review p ...

Men's Clothing Stores in the US Men's clothing stores have struggled heavily throughout the period. Beginning in 2020, COVID-19 crushed downstream demand for clothing stores, as consumers were required to lock down as the government identified how to weather the pandemic. As a result, men's clothing ...

Retail in Malaysia saw slightly faster retail current value growth in 2024, compared with 2023, albeit slower than in 2021 and 2022. At the end of the review period, Malaysians continued to prioritise purchasing essentials like food and drinks or immediate need non-grocery items over perceived non-e ...

Apparel and footwear specialists saw robust growth in current value terms in 2024. The rebound in tourism and consumers returning to more active lifestyles helped fuel demand. Other factors such as urbanisation and the enduring popularity of fast fashion retailers such as Uniqlo and H&M also support ...

Apparel and footwear specialists in the Philippines experienced robust growth in 2024, driven by increased mobility as consumers returned to their pre-pandemic shopping routines. The resurgence in office attendance spurred demand for professional attire, prompting retailers to cater to this trend. F ...

Apparel Country Snapshot: Czech Republic Summary This report offers an overview of the apparel market in Czech Republic, including macroeconomic analysis, market forecasts to 2029, consumer insights, market shares, and analysis on local brands. In 2024, the Czech Republic economy experienced a modes ...

Commerce Cloud Global Market Report 2025 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market. This report focuses on commerce cloud market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide t ...

Strategic Intelligence: Future of Work in Retail and Apparel (2025) Summary The future of retail delivery presents further opportunities for employment and lifestyle changes. To reduce the disproportionately high costs of the last mile, retailers are starting to deploy autonomous vehicles and drones ...

The Global Socks Industry Report Description This report presents an overview of the global socks industry for the period 2020-2024, the effect of recent high-impact world events on it, and a forecast for the industry development in the medium term (2025F-2030F). It is a comprehensive industry repor ...

Footwear includes various types of wearable foot-coverings such as shoes, boots, sandals, and sneakers. Changing fashion trends and growing disposable incomes boosts demand for fashionable and stylish footwear across the world. Rising outdoor activities have also augmented the demand for sports and ...