Category: General Apparel
General Apparel 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 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 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 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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Retail in Ukraine
Retail registered current value growth in Ukraine in 2024. The market continued to be shaped by the pressures of Russia’s full-scale war and inflation, but demonstrated remarkable adaptability and regional differentiation. While the eastern and frontline regions remained under severe strain, overall ... 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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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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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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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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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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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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Apparel and Footwear Specialists in Turkey
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 ... Read More
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Apparel and Footwear Specialists in Hungary
Apparel and footwear specialists in Hungary showed an improved performance in current value growth terms in 2024. Trade picked up as confidence and purchasing power among consumers were strengthened by a significant reduction in inflation. The launch of new collections also helped to drive demand. I ... Read More
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Apparel and Footwear Specialists in Malaysia
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 ... Read More
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Apparel and Footwear Specialists in Thailand
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 ... Read More
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