Clothing/Apparel Stores Market Report 2025

The clothing/apparel stores market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $969.57 billion in 2024 to $1.05 trillion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to fast fashion phenomenon, consumer demographics, social media influence, e-commerce growth, marketing and advertising, mall culture.

The clothing/apparel stores market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.38 trillion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to sustainability practices, health and wellness apparel, economic recovery, rise of athleisure, inclusive sizing, globalization of fashion. Major trends in the forecast period include subscription and rental services, customization and personalization, fast fashion challenges, direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands, innovative retail technologies.

The rising demand for textiles and clothing is expected to drive the growth of the clothing/apparel store market in the future. Textiles and clothing encompass any fabric or product, such as fibers or yarns created through knitting, felting, or weaving, designed for specific types of clothing that protect the wearer from cold, heat, or water. These textiles and clothing are utilized to manufacture new products or contribute to other production chains from raw materials, including summer or winter garments, carpets, household textiles, non-woven textiles, and fabrics. Clothing/apparel stores display and sell these products to customers through both online and offline distribution channels. For instance, in July 2023, the Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI), a trade body representing the textile industry in India, reported that the country’s textiles and apparel exports increased by 4.73 percent to $2.93 billion compared to the same month the previous year. Thus, the growing demand for textiles and clothing is fueling the expansion of the clothing/apparel store market.

The burgeoning e-commerce industry is expected to be a significant catalyst for the growth of the clothing/apparel store market in the coming years. E-commerce, denoting the online buying and selling of goods and services, has seamlessly integrated clothing and apparel stores into its landscape. This integration provides several advantages, including global reach, 24/7 accessibility, an extensive product selection, personalized recommendations, convenience, cost savings, flexible payment options, mobile shopping, and streamlined returns and exchanges. For example, data from August 2023, released by the United States Census Bureau, revealed a 7.5% increase in e-commerce estimates for the second quarter of 2023 compared to the same period in 2022. This growth outpaced the overall retail sales increase of 0.6%, with online stores accounting for 15.4% of all sales in the second quarter of 2023.

Product innovations are a significant trend gaining traction in the clothing/apparel store market. Major companies in this sector are launching innovative store concepts to enhance their market position. For example, in September 2022, 6thStreet.com, a UAE-based online shopping platform, opened the region's first-ever phygital store dedicated to fashion. This tech-driven space combines online shopping with a physical retail experience, providing customers with a seamless shopping journey. The phygital store allows visitors to browse online collections, make purchases digitally, and experience the products in-store, effectively merging the best aspects of both online and offline shopping.

Major players in the clothing/apparel stores market are strategically focusing on the introduction of innovative store concepts, exemplified by the establishment of in-house fashion stores, aimed at delivering reliable services to their clientele. An in-house fashion store denotes a retail establishment or boutique exclusively dedicated to the sale of clothing and fashion items from a singular brand or fashion label. A noteworthy illustration is Reliance Industries Limited, an India-based conglomerate in the clothing sector, which inaugurated its inaugural in-house fashion store, Azorte, in September 2022. This foray into the high-end fashion and lifestyle domain represents a significant milestone for Reliance Industries Ltd., providing customers with a distinctive venue to procure fashionable and high-quality products. Anticipated outcomes include an elevation in Reliance's revenue and an expanded market share within the retail industry, facilitated by the introduction of its premier in-house fashion store.

In September 2022, JD Sports, a prominent UK-based sports-fashion retail company, entered into a strategic partnership with Nike. The collaboration between these two entities is designed to fortify their existing relationship by delivering best-in-class retail experiences and granting loyal customers early access to a curated selection of new Nike products, available both in-store and online. Nike, Inc., a US-based corporation renowned for its involvement in the design, development, manufacturing, and sales of footwear, apparel, equipment, accessories, and services, will leverage this partnership to enhance its market presence through diverse retail channels.

Major companies operating in the clothing/apparel stores market include Christian Dior SE, Nike Inc., Adidas Group, LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, Industria de Diseño Textil S.A., Hennes & Mauritz AB, Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation, Fast Retailing Co Ltd, Gap Inc., Zara International, Platoon Stores Limited, Walmart Inc., Uniqlo Co Ltd., Penney OpCo LLC,Inditex, Bath & Body Works Inc., Vanity Fair Mills, Ralph Lauren Corp, Levi Strauss & Co., Under Armour Inc., American Eagle Outfitters Inc., Abercrombie & Fitch Co., Columbia Sportswear Co., The Children's Place Inc., G-III Apparel Group Ltd., Guess Inc., Perry Ellis International Inc., The Buckle Inc., Chico's FAS Inc., Express Inc., Francesca's Holdings Corp., J. Crew Group Inc., Lands' End Inc., Lululemon Athletica Inc., The TJX Companies Inc., Urban Outfitters Inc., Zumiez Inc., Eddie Bauer LLC.

Europe was the largest region in the clothing/apparel stores market in 2024. The regions covered in the clothing/apparel stores market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the clothing/apparel stores market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Clothing or apparel stores encompass retail establishments that specialize in offering a wide range of ready-made clothing, garments, accessories, and attire suitable for wear. These stores serve as platforms for freelance fashion designers to display and market their creations.

The primary store categories within this industry include clothing/apparel stores, jewelry and watch stores, optical goods stores, and footwear stores. Clothing/apparel stores are dedicated spaces within establishments where diverse clothing options, fabrics, textiles, and accessories are available for purchase, rental, or fitting. These stores cater to customer preferences by showcasing various brand offerings, promoting clothing designs, and providing options for men, women, and children across different age groups. These retail outlets, comprising both exclusive showrooms and dealer stores, operate under various ownership models, including retail chains and independent retailers, aiming to meet the varied clothing needs and style preferences of their clientele.

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The clothing/apparel stores market includes revenues earned by entities providing store services such as merchandising, collection, production management, distribution, retailing, and consulting services in the fabric department, new and sustainable clothing stores, and textile storage facilities. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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