In Data: German Apparel Market Slows as Consumers Choose Secondhand
A Globaldata report shows growth in the German apparel market is expected to remain slow in 2024 as shoppers shift to sustainable fashion.
In Data: Leather Footwear Tops Export Value While Rubber, Plastic Lead Volume
New data shows leather footwear leads in export value, while rubber and plastic footwear dominate volume in the global footwear market.
Explainer: How New Demographics Will Change Apparel Retail in Future
A new report explains how demographic shifts will change fashion retail in the coming years, as Gen Z embrace secondhand and ultra-fast.
Explainer: Is Convenience Shopping Fuelling Fashion Over-Consumption?
An explosion of digital shopping platforms is fuelling overconsumption say experts, but there is a way to strike a balance.
Explainer: How To Navigate the Lucrative Adaptive Apparel Market
As M&S launches adaptive clothing, experts explain why listening to target consumers is critical to getting this niche market right.
Explainer: Fashion’s Future Depends on Changing the Manufacture Process
There is growing demand for more transparency in the fashion supply chain and to re-evaluate the manufacturing process in future.
Explainer: Is Consumers’ Sportswear Obsession Finally Over?
Just Style investigates what’s behind the sportswear slowdown and what sports brands need to do to overcome it.
In Data: UK Consumers Maintain Brand Loyalty Despite Reduced Spending
New research finds that brand loyalty remains as 55% of UK consumers engage with their preferred brands, despite ongoing economic challenges.
Explainer: Does Fashion Have To Choose Between Profit and Sustainability?
Two industry explore the challenges facing the fashion industry as the sector tackles sustainability issues alongside tighter budgets.
In Data: Zara, Shein Dominate German Fashion Market
The German fashion market grew 4.1% in 2023 with fashion retail giants Zara and Shein dominating market share.
In Data: Fashion Set for £1.5bn Boost as Gen Z Prepares for New Academic Year
Fashion emerges as a key spending category for Gen Z with the demographic projected to spend £4.3bn ($5.5bn) on back-to-school essentials.
Explainer: How Fashion Brands Can Compete With Shein, Temu
Fashion brands and retailers can keep hold of customers despite ultra-fast fashion giants Shein and Temu continuing to take market share.
In Data: Pricing Crucial for Retailers in Competitive Back-To-School Season
An industry insider says pricing uniforms and school essentials correctly will be crucial for retailers as children return to school.
In Data: Affordability Trumps Brand Loyalty in UK Retail Sector
A new report reveals that 64% of UK consumers prioritise affordability over brand loyalty when it comes to their shopping habits.
Explainer: How To Build a Profitable, Ethical Fashion Sourcing Strategy
Retail100 Consulting co-founders emphasise the importance of planning and adaptability for creating a successful global sourcing strategy.