Category: Footwear
Footwear market research reports by Euromonitor International
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Apparel and Footwear Specialists in Germany
After experiencing post-pandemic growth during the previous two years, apparel and footwear specialists in Germany recorded value sales decline in 2024, forcing many retailers to close or scale back underperforming stores. This decline reflected the broader cost of living pressures due to persistent ... Read More
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Apparel and Footwear Specialists in Mexico
Apparel and footwear specialists in Mexico struggled in 2024. Reports reveal that clothing manufacturing in Mexico recorded a substantial decrease from July 2024, with leather, fur and leather substitute products suffering the worst performance in the fashion industry. The manufacture of textile sup ... Read More
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Apparel and Footwear in India
Apparel and footwear in India experienced lower than anticipated retail current value growth in 2024, with the performance being variable during the year. The first half was subdued, especially for discretionary segments, as severe summer heatwaves in the north, and general elections across the coun ... Read More
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Footwear in India
In 2024, footwear in India experienced high single-digit growth, with increases across all categories, although growth rates were down from the previous year, driven primarily by shifting consumer behaviour. The growth observed in 2024 was below expectations. This slowdown can primarily attributed t ... Read More
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Apparel and Footwear Specialists in Morocco
Morocco’s apparel and footwear sector witnessed intensifying competition in 2024, as shifting consumer preferences and macroeconomic pressures reshaped the retail environment. While physical stores continue to attract shoppers through visual merchandising and tactile experiences, rising production c ... Read More
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Apparel and Footwear Specialists in Switzerland
Leading apparel and footwear specialists such as Chicorée are adopting new services like click and collect and self-checkouts as they look to compete more fiercely with pure e-commerce players. However, the category was impacted by the exit of important retailer Esprit which went bankrupt. This also ... Read More
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Apparel and Footwear Specialists in Nigeria
Apparel and footwear specialist retailers in Nigeria struggled under the weight of persistent economic pressures in 2024. Currency depreciation made imports more expensive, raising unit prices and limiting access to affordable apparel, as many retailers depend on either imported goods or imported te ... Read More
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Apparel and Footwear Specialists in the United Arab Emirates
Apparel and footwear specialists in the United Arab Emirates continued to record positive value growth in 2024, supported by the local market’s positioning as an attractive shopping destination. Infrastructure development and a diversified population continued to encourage store expansion plans, and ... Read More
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Apparel and Footwear Specialists in India
Apparel and footwear specialists in India maintained growth in both outlet numbers and value sales in 2024. However, the channel has been a witnessing a dual shift – premium global tie-ups, and rising demand for affordable fashion. Aditya Birla Fashion & Retail Ltd has partnered with Galeries Lafaye ... Read More
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Apparel and Footwear Specialists in Egypt
Apparel and footwear in Egypt faced ongoing economic headwinds in 2024, including currency depreciation and rising inflation, both of which have constrained household budgets. Despite these challenges, the channel recorded steady growth, supported by increasing demand for value-for-money proposition ... Read More
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Apparel and Footwear Specialists in the United Kingdom
In 2024, apparel and footwear specialists in the UK experienced marginal value growth, as consumer spending remained stable despite ongoing economic challenges. Pent-up demand for fashion continued to drive purchases, particularly for occasion wear and seasonal collections following the resumption o ... Read More
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Apparel and Footwear Specialists in Ukraine
Apparel and footwear specialists saw modest current value growth in Ukraine in 2024. During the year, the channel experienced considerable development, with both international and domestic brands expanding their presence. Despite the challenges posed by the war, the retail market showed signs of rec ... Read More
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Apparel and Footwear Specialists in Denmark
2024 was another difficult year for apparel and footwear specialists with sales continuing to decline in current value terms, which led to further outlet closures. Prevailing economic uncertainty has led Danish consumers to become more cautious with their spending with people prioritising essential ... Read More
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Apparel and Footwear in Middle East and Africa
Overall regional growth slowed in the apparel and footwear market in Middle East and Africa in 2024, with a number of countries experiencing economic difficulties, putting pressure on consumer spending. Saudi Arabia continued to perform strongly, benefiting from significant investments under its Vis ... Read More
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Apparel and Footwear in Latin America
The sales losses recorded in 2020 due to the pandemic were followed by a period of growth for many markets. However, economic difficulties in some countries have also been negatively impacting performances in recent years, most notably in Argentina in 2024. As inflation worries ease, countries in La ... Read More
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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 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 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 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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