Apparel and Footwear in the United Kingdom
Description
Apparel and footwear in the UK experienced a challenging 2025 due to macroeconomic pressures, yet recorded 2% value growth. The market is characterised by polarisation, with consumers increasingly concentrated at the value and premium ends of the spectrum. Low growth rates are expected over the forecast period. To succeed, brands must adapt to changing consumer expectations, leveraging technological integration and sustainability. The rise of resale platforms and omnichannel strategies will be c...
Euromonitor International's Apparel and Footwear in United Kingdom report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data 2020-2024 and analysis by distribution format allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, leading brands, and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market. Forecasts to 2029 illustrate how the market is set to change.
Product coverage: Apparel, Footwear, Sportswear.
Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.
Why buy this report?
* Get a detailed picture of the Apparel and Footwear market;
* Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change;
* Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and leading brands;
* Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.
Euromonitor International's Apparel and Footwear in United Kingdom report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data 2020-2024 and analysis by distribution format allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, leading brands, and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market. Forecasts to 2029 illustrate how the market is set to change.
Product coverage: Apparel, Footwear, Sportswear.
Data coverage: market sizes (historic and forecasts), company shares, brand shares and distribution data.
Why buy this report?
* Get a detailed picture of the Apparel and Footwear market;
* Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change;
* Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and leading brands;
* Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.
Table of Contents
89 Pages
- Apparel and Footwear in the United Kingdom
- Euromonitor International
- December 2025
- List Of Contents And Tables
- APPAREL AND FOOTWEAR IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
- EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
- Navigating polarised growth amidst economic challenges
- KEY DATA FINDINGS
- CHART 1 Key Trends 2025
- INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
- Macroeconomic pressure impacts consumer spending habits
- Market polarisation drives diverging consumer values
- CHART 2 Analyst Insight
- Resale platforms gain popularity among UK consumers
- CHART 3 Nobody's Child eBay Collaboration
- WHAT’S NEXT?
- Consumers set to drive sustainable and tech-enhanced shopping experience
- Sportswear predicted to record further strong growth
- Technological integration and sustainability to shape industry
- COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
- Asda Stores strengthens lead of fragmented landscape with private label line
- Topshop relaunches with new strategy, fuelling growth
- Emerging brands focus on niche strategies and community engagement
- CHART 4 Aligne x Elizabeth Day: Creative Collaborations Prove Successful for Challengers
- CHANNELS
- Retail offline remains crucial despite e-commerce growth
- Retail e-commerce drives sales with convenience and competitive pricing
- PRODUCTS
- Amazon Haul responds to demand for affordable but fashionable pieces
- CHART 5 Amazon Haul Feature Launches in the UK
- ECONOMIC CONTEXT
- CHART 6 Real GDP Growth and Inflation 2020-2030
- CHART 7 PEST Analysis in the United Kingdom 2025
- CONSUMER CONTEXT
- CHART 8 Key Insights on Consumers in the United Kingdom 2025
- CHART 9 Consumer Landscape in the United Kingdom 2025
- COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
- SOURCES
- Summary 1 Research Sources
- WOMENSWEAR IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
- KEY DATA FINDINGS
- 2025 DEVELOPMENTS
- Premium and essential items drive value growth of womenswear
- CHART 10 Key Trends 2025
- INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
- Market polarisation squeezes mid-market brands
- Consumers embrace rental models for wardrobe flexibility
- CHART 11 Analyst Insight
- Consumers favour fashion that reflects personal values
- WHAT’S NEXT?
- Further challenges ahead as many consumers continue to prioritise essential spending
- Digital passports to help build consumer trust and brand reputation
- Social commerce accelerates the direct-to-consumer shift
- COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
- Online disruptors reshape competitive landscape
- Demand for sustainability fuels emerging brands’ growth
- CHANNELS
- Omnichannel strategies to combat declining foot traffic
- Zara’s Travel Mode simplifies international shopping
- Marks & Spencer continues to invest in its circular approach to apparel
- CHART 12 Marks & Spencer Expands “Another Life” Initiative, Supporting Resale Market
- PRODUCTS
- Primark champions inclusivity with adaptive design options
- CHART 13 Primark Expands Inclusive Offering With Adaptive Clothing Line
- ASOS launches premium line Arrange
- CHART 14 ASOS Launches Premium Line Arrange
- COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
- MENSWEAR IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
- KEY DATA FINDINGS
- 2025 DEVELOPMENTS
- Economic pressures create a polarised consumer market
- CHART 15 Key Trends 2025
- INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
- Mid-market brands struggle amid polarised spending
- Tariffs and supply chain constraints reshape menswear sourcing
- Resale and rental models gain mainstream momentum
- CHART 16 My Wardrobe HQ Offers Premium Formal Wear for Rent
- WHAT’S NEXT?
- Technological innovation to drive future value growth
- Brands set to embrace inclusivity to reach wider audiences
- Manufacturers will increasingly adopt circular models to meet new regulations
- COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
- Domestic brands maintain lead in competitive landscape
- John Lewis targets consumers seeking superior craftmanship
- CHART 17 John Lewis Launches Premium Menswear Label
- CHANNELS
- Extensive selections support retail offline presence of specialists
- P&Co amongst many UK brands focusing on local footprint
- Convenience and accessibility drive online sales surge
- CHART 18 Analyst Insight
- PRODUCTS
- Paul Smith’s Harper initiative redefines premium retail
- CHART 19 Paul Smith Offers “Try At Home” Service
- COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
- CHILDRENSWEAR IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
- KEY DATA FINDINGS
- 2025 DEVELOPMENTS
- Sustainability and cost concerns boost resale market
- CHART 20 Key Trends 2025
- INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
- Market polarisation pressures mid-tier brands
- CHART 21 Analyst Insight
- Resale and rental market expands amid cost pressures
- Demand for self-expression drives trend-led collections for teenagers
- CHART 22 Mango Teen Continues UK Expansion
- WHAT’S NEXT?
- Parents to continue embracing resale for affordability and sustainability
- Teenagers to help drive future growth
- Brands to further embrace inclusive design and sustainable materials
- COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
- Category leaders maintain positions through affordability
- Marks & Spencer quality guarantee meets demand for durability
- CHART 23 Marks & Spencer Quality Guarantee on Childrenswear
- “JoJo Reloved” simplifies resale and reduces waste
- CHART 24 Jojo Maman Bébé Launches Resale Platform With TheLittleLoop
- CHANNELS
- Parents value physical stores to review items’ quality and fit
- Click-and-collect and discounts boost e-commerce growth
- COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
- SPORTSWEAR IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
- KEY DATA FINDINGS
- 2025 DEVELOPMENTS
- Polarisation as consumer segments shift towards premium and value options
- CHART 25 Key Trends 2025
- INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
- lululemon and Decathlon gain at market extremes
- CHART 26 Analyst Insight
- National sports teams’ success fuels sportswear growth
- Athleisure trend drives demand for sports apparel
- WHAT’S NEXT?
- Immersive store design looks to elevate premium activewear
- CHART 27 Vuori UK Expansion Offering Luxury Sportswear
- Sustainability efforts to increase as core brand differentiator
- Localised partnerships ties through collaborations
- COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
- adidas continues to gain share from leader Nike in consolidated landscape
- Leaders adopt different strategies in face of rising competition
- Hoka pop-up creates vibrant hub and buzz for runners
- CHART 28 Hoka Releases Latest Running Shoe With Unique Pop-Up in London
- CHANNELS
- Retailers blend online and offline experiences
- Tala embraces omnichannel strategy with first physical store
- Retail expansion supports sustainable product initiatives
- CHART 29 Finisterre Stores Strengthen Eco-Friendly Product Initiatives
- PRODUCTS
- Sustainability drives innovation in sportswear design
- COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
- JEANS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
- KEY DATA FINDINGS
- 2025 DEVELOPMENTS
- Polarised growth, premium appeal, and a sustainable future
- CHART 30 Key Trends 2025
- INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
- Economy jeans drive sales with high-street brands offering affordable denim with inclusive sizing
- Higher-end brands appeal with sustainable and stylish options
- Sustainability shapes consumer behaviour and product development
- CHART 31 Analyst Insight
- WHAT’S NEXT?
- The circular economy’s rise can influence future development of jeans in the UK
- Navigating post-Brexit trade and leveraging global supply chain opportunities
- Further exploration of sustainable and innovative materials as part of new development
- COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
- Niche players challenge established brands with affordable options
- Brands look to offer affordable but stylish jeans for wider reach
- CHART 32 Affordable Jeans See Positive Sales Momentum
- CHANNELS
- Retail offline dominates jeans distribution with focus on in-store fit
- E-commerce plays influential role despite offline dominance
- PRODUCTS
- Sustainability and Generation Z preferences drive design innovation
- CHART 33 Generation Z Continues to Impact Product Design Promoting Relaxed Denim Styles
- Nudie Jeans revolutionises retail with sustainable concept
- CHART 34 Sustainable Brand Nudie Jeans Expands Store Footprint
- COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
- HOSIERY IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
- KEY DATA FINDINGS
- 2025 DEVELOPMENTS
- Economic pressures and growth opportunities in polarised environment
- CHART 35 Key Trends 2025
- INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
- Multipack socks and tights ease back-to-school pressures
- CHART 36 Multipacks of Socks and Tights Ease Back-to-School Spending Pressure
- Affordability and durability drive consumer choices in polarised environment
- Sustainability and inclusivity drive hosiery innovation
- CHART 37 Analyst Insight
- CHART 38 Size Inclusivity and Recyclable Fibres Drive Product Innovation
- Generation Z influences hosiery trends with digital-first habits
- CHART 39 Minimalist and Coloured Socks Captivate Generation Z
- WHAT’S NEXT?
- Forecast period set to see rising demand for sustainable hosiery
- Inclusivity, customisation, and tech can help shape the future of UK hosiery
- Digital channels and fashion influences set to drive growth opportunities
- COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
- Private label remains strong amid fragmented landscape
- CHANNELS
- Retail offline dominates hosiery sales, with grocery retailers a popular destination
- E-commerce plays a supporting role in hosiery sales
- COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
- APPAREL ACCESSORIES IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
- KEY DATA FINDINGS
- 2025 DEVELOPMENTS
- Navigating polarisation, sustainability, and digital growth
- CHART 40 Key Trends 2025
- INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
- Economic pressures and evolving values shape demand for apparel accessories
- CHART 41 Primark Attracts Price-Sensitive Consumers With Affordable Accessories
- The growing influence of sustainable and inclusive design
- CHART 42 Swole Panda Recycled Ocean Plastic Belts
- Generation Z's influence in shaping trends and values in apparel accessories
- CHART 43 Primark x Krispy Kreme Partnership Targets Generation Z
- WHAT’S NEXT?
- Apparel accessories poised for stable growth amidst evolving consumer demands
- CHART 44 Analyst Insight
- The future influence of technology: Driving innovation in apparel accessories
- Digital designs and a greater focus on inclusivity
- COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
- Nike retains lead of fragmented competitive landscape
- CHANNELS
- Offline dominance and evolving channels in local apparel accessories
- E-commerce and social commerce reshaping distribution of apparel accessories
- COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
- FOOTWEAR IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
- KEY DATA FINDINGS
- 2025 DEVELOPMENTS
- Polarisation increasingly evident in the local market
- CHART 45 Key Trends 2025
- INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE
- Premium and value segments drive footwear sales in the UK
- CHART 46 Mass Retailers Offer Brand Styles for Less
- Sustainability and inclusivity increasingly important to local consumers
- CHART 47 Vivobarefoot Take-Back Initiative
- Pricing, sourcing and distribution influenced by tariffs and supply chain challenges
- CHART 48 Footwear Brands Shift Production Away From China
- Resale models continue to influence primary market
- WHAT’S NEXT?
- Positive outlook supported by cooling inflation and rising disposable incomes
- Sustainability and inclusivity to remain strong influences in local market
- CHART 49 Analyst Insight
- COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
- Nike and adidas lead as share shifts
- Challenger brands drive innovation through creative collaborations
- Innovative launches and strategic moves shape future
- CHANNELS
- Omnichannel strategies remain important despite e-commerce dominance
- Amazon Haul aims to offer competition to online Chinese platforms
- Emerging brands expand presence through strategic store openings
- COUNTRY REPORTS DISCLAIMER
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