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Apparel and Footwear in the United Kingdom

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  • 98 Pages
  • December 2024
  • Region: United Kingdom
  • Euromonitor International
  • ID: 573205
Despite the fact that inflation is easing, demand for overall apparel and footwear in the UK is fairly stagnant in 2024, with persistent economic challenges resulting in cautious purchasing behaviour among consumers due to low disposable incomes. The cost of goods, driven by continued rising energy and raw material costs and large-scale supply chain disruptions across the value chain, has proved a hurdle to industry performance in 2024, with value sales the major growth driver.

The 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 2019-2023 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 2028 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

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
  • Apparel and footwear in 2024: The big picture
  • 2024 key trends
  • Competitive landscape
  • Retailing developments
  • What next for apparel and footwear?
MARKET DATA
  • Table 1 Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 2 Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 3 Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 4 Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 5 NBO Company Shares of Apparel and Footwear: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 6 LBN Brand Shares of Apparel and Footwear: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 7 Distribution of Apparel and Footwear by Format: % Value 2019-2024
  • Table 8 Distribution of Apparel and Footwear by Format and Category: % Value 2024
  • Table 9 Forecast Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: Volume 2024-2029
  • Table 10 Forecast Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 11 Forecast Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 12 Forecast Sales of Apparel and Footwear by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
DISCLAIMER
SOURCES
  • Summary 1 Research Sources
WOMENSWEAR IN THE UNITED KINGDOMKEY DATA FINDINGS2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Repositioning consumption and value in the UK
  • Private label makes further gains in a price-sensitive market
  • Omnichannel and social commerce remain relevant
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Value and innovation will prove winning strategies
  • Cautious discretionary spending to impact growth potential
  • Forthcoming sustainability regulations will continue to shape womenswear
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 13 Sales of Womenswear by Category: Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 14 Sales of Womenswear by Category: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 15 Sales of Womenswear by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 16 Sales of Womenswear by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 17 NBO Company Shares of Womenswear: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 18 LBN Brand Shares of Womenswear: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 19 NBO Company Shares of Women's Nightwear: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 20 LBN Brand Shares of Women's Nightwear: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 21 NBO Company Shares of Women's Outerwear: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 22 LBN Brand Shares of Women's Outerwear: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 23 NBO Company Shares of Women’s Swimwear: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 24 LBN Brand Shares of Women’s Swimwear: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 25 NBO Company Shares of Women's Underwear: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 26 LBN Brand Shares of Women's Underwear: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 27 Forecast Sales of Womenswear by Category: Volume 2024-2029
  • Table 28 Forecast Sales of Womenswear by Category: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 29 Forecast Sales of Womenswear by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 30 Forecast Sales of Womenswear by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
MENSWEAR IN THE UNITED KINGDOMKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Discretionary spending continues to impact growth potential of menswear
  • Marks & Spencer strengthens leadership of competitive landscape
  • Increasing engagement with resale and rental market across menswear
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Leveraging tech innovation will prove positive
  • Market fragmentation and shifting consumer preferences will shape category
  • Sustainability regulations to impact product development and strategies
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 31 Sales of Menswear by Category: Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 32 Sales of Menswear by Category: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 33 Sales of Menswear by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 34 Sales of Menswear by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 35 NBO Company Shares of Menswear: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 36 LBN Brand Shares of Menswear: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 37 NBO Company Shares of Men’s Nightwear: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 38 LBN Brand Shares of Men’s Nightwear: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 39 NBO Company Shares of Men’s Outerwear: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 40 LBN Brand Shares of Men’s Outerwear: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 41 NBO Company Shares of Men’s Swimwear: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 42 LBN Brand Shares of Men’s Swimwear: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 43 NBO Company Shares of Men’s Underwear: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 44 LBN Brand Shares of Men’s Underwear: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 45 Forecast Sales of Menswear by Category: Volume 2024-2029
  • Table 46 Forecast Sales of Menswear by Category: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 47 Forecast Sales of Menswear by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 48 Forecast Sales of Menswear by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
CHILDRENSWEAR IN THE UNITED KINGDOMKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Pursuit for value in a turbulent economic environment
  • Private label retains strong position in competitive landscape
  • Omnichannel strategies remain imperative in driving sales
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Growth opportunities through category diversification
  • Increasing opportunities in the second-hand market will impact primary sales
  • Social commerce as a selling strategy
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 49 Sales of Childrenswear by Category: Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 50 Sales of Childrenswear by Category: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 51 Sales of Childrenswear by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 52 Sales of Childrenswear by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 53 NBO Company Shares of Childrenswear: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 54 LBN Brand Shares of Childrenswear: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 55 Forecast Sales of Childrenswear by Category: Volume 2024-2029
  • Table 56 Forecast Sales of Childrenswear by Category: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 57 Forecast Sales of Childrenswear by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 58 Forecast Sales of Childrenswear by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
SPORTSWEAR IN THE UNITED KINGDOMKEY DATA FINDINGS2024 DEVELOPMENTS
Sportswear continues to outperform overall apparel and footwear in the UK
  • Nike retains leadership but struggles to retain share
  • Physical stores expand nationwide
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Harnessing the growth potential of Generation Z and women’s health
  • Retailer complacency could inhibit growth opportunities
  • Increasing traceability reporting will drive textile development
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 59 Sales of Sportswear by Category: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 60 Sales of Sportswear by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 61 NBO Company Shares of Sportswear: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 62 LBN Brand Shares of Sportswear: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 63 Distribution of Sportswear by Format: % Value 2019-2024
  • Table 64 Forecast Sales of Sportswear by Category: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 65 Forecast Sales of Sportswear by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
JEANS IN THE UNITED KINGDOMKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Market polarisation impacts category’s performance
  • Next Plc strengthens leadership of jeans
  • Omnichannel strategies leverage social commerce
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Harnessing the durability of denim
  • Fragmentation and polarisation inhibit growth prospects
  • Environmental impact of production to be brought into sharper focus
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 66 Sales of Jeans by Category: Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 67 Sales of Jeans by Category: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 68 Sales of Jeans by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 69 Sales of Jeans by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 70 Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 71 Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 72 Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 73 Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 74 Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 75 Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 76 Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 77 Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 78 NBO Company Shares of Jeans: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 79 LBN Brand Shares of Jeans: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 80 Forecast Sales of Jeans by Category: Volume 2024-2029
  • Table 81 Forecast Sales of Jeans by Category: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 82 Forecast Sales of Jeans by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 83 Forecast Sales of Jeans by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 84 Forecast Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: Volume 2024-2029
  • Table 85 Forecast Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 86 Forecast Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 87 Forecast Sales of Men’s Jeans by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 88 Forecast Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: Volume 2024-2029
  • Table 89 Forecast Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 90 Forecast Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 91 Forecast Sales of Women’s Jeans by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
HOSIERY IN THE UNITED KINGDOMKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Versatility and comfort drive purchasing habits for hosiery
  • Textile development continues to drive sustainable and tech innovation
  • Preference for private label and value brands
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Pursuit of value will continue to drive demand
  • Potential EPR legislation will impact brand strategies
  • DTC selling will remain a priority through e-commerce and physical channels
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 92 Sales of Hosiery by Category: Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 93 Sales of Hosiery by Category: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 94 Sales of Hosiery by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 95 Sales of Hosiery by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 96 NBO Company Shares of Hosiery: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 97 LBN Brand Shares of Hosiery: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 98 Forecast Sales of Hosiery by Category: Volume 2024-2029
  • Table 99 Forecast Sales of Hosiery by Category: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 100 Forecast Sales of Hosiery by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 101 Forecast Sales of Hosiery by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
APPAREL ACCESSORIES IN THE UNITED KINGDOMKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Rising unit prices and lower discretionary spending thresholds
  • Increasing impact of second-hand sales
  • Nike retains slim leadership of competitive landscape
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Market polarisation will continue to shape demand
  • Innovation will prove challenging
  • Increasing engagement in the second-hand market and social commerce
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 102 Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 103 Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 104 Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 105 Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 106 NBO Company Shares of Apparel Accessories: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 107 LBN Brand Shares of Apparel Accessories: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 108 Forecast Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: Volume 2024-2029
  • Table 109 Forecast Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 110 Forecast Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 111 Forecast Sales of Apparel Accessories by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029
FOOTWEAR IN THE UNITED KINGDOMKEY DATA FINDINGS
2024 DEVELOPMENTS
  • Value and quality are most important growth drivers of local footwear
  • Sustainable development remains imperative
  • Nike retains leadership of footwear despite challenges
PROSPECTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
  • Aligning with tech and sustainability innovation will provide growth opportunities
  • Aligning strategies with consumer preferences
  • Sustainability demands will increase traceability reporting and innovation
CATEGORY DATA
  • Table 112 Sales of Footwear by Category: Volume 2019-2024
  • Table 113 Sales of Footwear by Category: Value 2019-2024
  • Table 114 Sales of Footwear by Category: % Volume Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 115 Sales of Footwear by Category: % Value Growth 2019-2024
  • Table 116 NBO Company Shares of Footwear: % Value 2020-2024
  • Table 117 LBN Brand Shares of Footwear: % Value 2021-2024
  • Table 118 Distribution of Footwear by Format: % Value 2019-2024
  • Table 119 Forecast Sales of Footwear by Category: Volume 2024-2029
  • Table 120 Forecast Sales of Footwear by Category: Value 2024-2029
  • Table 121 Forecast Sales of Footwear by Category: % Volume Growth 2024-2029
  • Table 122 Forecast Sales of Footwear by Category: % Value Growth 2024-2029