Category: Apparel
Apparel market research reports by Euromonitor International
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Apparel and Footwear Specialists in the Czech Republic
Apparel and footwear specialists in the Czech Republic continued to grow at a healthy rate in 2024, albeit slower than the peaks recorded in 2021 and 2022 and slightly lower than in 2023, as the category rebounded from the COVID-19 slump. Moreover, at constant 2024 prices, retail value growth was on ... Read More
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Apparel and Footwear in Western Europe
The review period has been a difficult one for apparel and footwear in Western Europe, with the pandemic negatively impacting sales in 2020, in particular, and high inflation and rising prices in the later years, putting pressure on consumer spending power in a market in which not all products are r ... Read More
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Apparel and Footwear Specialists in South Korea
Apparel and footwear specialists in South Korea has stabilised, with outlet numbers remaining relatively unchanged for a second year in 2024, after previous declines. Meanwhile, current value sales saw a second year of only marginal growth. Although sales still fell short of the pre-pandemic (2019) ... Read More
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Apparel and Footwear Specialists in Japan
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 ... Read More
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Apparel and Footwear Specialists in Slovakia
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 ... Read More
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Apparel and Footwear Specialists in Australia
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 ... Read More
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Inditex, Industria de DiseñoTextil SA in Apparel and Footwear (World)
Despite inflationary pressures and shifting consumer priorities in key markets around the world, Inditex SA reports growth and cements its position as one of the top three industry players in apparel and footwear thanks to its investment in product innovation and omnichannel strategies. As uncertain ... Read More
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Apparel and Footwear Specialists in Singapore
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 ... Read More
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Apparel and Footwear Specialists in Saudi Arabia
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 ... Read More
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Apparel and Footwear Specialists in Indonesia
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 ... Read More
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Leveraging GenAI for Value Creation, Innovation and Sustainability in Luxury Goods
In a highly volatile marketplace, GenAI is revolutionizing the luxury landscape by enhancing consumer experiences and unlocking new revenue opportunities for brands and retailers. It enables seamless, data-driven collaboration across the supplier network to support sustainability goals. Luxury secto ... Read More
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Jewellery in Germany
After experiencing a retail volume decline in 2023, demand for jewellery in Germany improved in 2024 across both costume and fine segments. German consumers sought unique jewellery, from timeless fine jewellery pieces to playful costume statement styles. The category benefited from a trend evident i ... Read More
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Bags and Luggage in Germany
Although retail value and volume sales of bags and luggage in Germany remained below pre-pandemic levels in 2024, overall demand continued to improve compared to 2023. German consumers enjoyed being able to travel more frequently and many more returned to work at the office, leading to a greater nee ... Read More
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Traditional and Connected Watches in Germany
Following three consecutive years of solid retail volume growth, traditional and connected watches in Germany recorded a marginal decline in 2024, driven by a generalised cautiousness among consumers to save money where possible. However, connected watches remained a stable performer, driven by smar ... Read More
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Personal Accessories in Germany
Personal accessories in Germany recorded a positive performance in 2024. However, while retail volume sales grew compared to the previous year’s declines, reflecting an improvement, overall demand remained below pre-pandemic levels. Regardless of slower inflation rates, economic uncertainty continue ... Read More
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Apparel and Footwear Specialists in Hong Kong, China
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 ... Read More
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Nappies/Diapers/Pants in Taiwan
Value sales of nappies/diapers/pants saw a positive performance in Taiwan in 2024, with volume sales also inching back into marginally positive figures. This is an improvement on the performance seen in 2023, in both value and volume terms. Meanwhile, disposable pants witnessed the strongest growth, ... Read More
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Nappies/Diapers/Pants in Portugal
The market for nappies/diapers/pants in Portugal experienced stagnant performance in volume terms in 2024. According to Statistics Portugal, there were 84,788 live births during the year, a decrease of 1.4% compared to 2023. This decline in birth rates, alongside an ageing population, is contributin ... Read More
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Nappies/Diapers/Pants in Slovakia
The nappies/diapers/pants category in Slovakia experienced limited value growth in 2024 due to several contributing factors. A slow rate of price increases, combined with lower birth rates, resulted in stagnation. Moreover, minimal product innovation across leading brands contributed to the market's ... Read More
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Apparel and Footwear Specialists in Portugal
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 ... Read More
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Apparel and Footwear Specialists in Taiwan
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 ... Read More
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Shein (Roadget Business) in Apparel and Footwear (World)
Since its rapid expansion in 2019, Roadget Business, parent company of Shein, has become the fifth largest global apparel and footwear company by 2024. However, growth has slowed due to market saturation, regulatory challenges and rising competition from China-based platforms such as Temu and TikTok ... Read More
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Apparel and Footwear Specialists in Vietnam
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 ... Read More
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Nappies/Diapers/Pants in Thailand
Value sales of nappies/diapers/pants in Thailand increased in 2024 at a significantly faster rate than growth in volume sales. Disposable pants remained the largest and most dynamic subcategory within nappies/diapers/pants during the year, with value sales rising more quickly than overall nappies/di ... Read More
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Apparel and Footwear Specialists in New Zealand
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 ... Read More
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