Video games was the big winner in France in 2023, supported by the significant rebound in video games hardware sales, which successfully resolved supply chain challenges previously encountered with static consoles. Moreover, a surge in volume sales helped offset inventory issues from the previous ye...
Sales in traditional toys and games in France remained in a negative slump in 2023, as the category continues to struggle with inflationary pressures and consumer price-sensitivity. Added to which, demographic factors are also playing a part in suppressing potential sales, including low birth rates ...
Sales of toys and games in France managed to achieve small positive value growth in 2023, supported by a strong performance in video games offsetting the ongoing slump in traditional toys and games. Traditional toys and games continues to struggle in light of inflationary pressures, with consumers r...
Sports footwear is in high demand for its performance and comfort and is experiencing a notable surge as more individuals opt for comfort-driven choices over formal products in their everyday use. Turkish consumers increasingly demand technology that adds value, and manufacturers will increasingly b...
Sportswear in Chile continues to gain momentum among local consumers, registering sustained growth since the reopening of retail post-pandemic. Sportswear has become the flagship category of apparel and footwear, not only due to its direct relationship with sports but also because of other drivers s...
Even though sportswear is very mature in Norway, it was the best performing segment during the pandemic in 2020 and 2021. Health and exercise became even more important during the pandemic with many stating that it was key for mental health. Norwegians, who are already very outdoorsy increased the f...
Sportswear is maintaining healthy value growth in South Korea in 2024, albeit at lower levels than seen in the recent review period, as sales normalise after the enhanced value created by inflationary pressures leading to high unit prices. Overall, sportswear is supported by both persisting fashion ...
Menswear remains in a volume slump in France in 2024, with value also falling into sub-decimal growth. Whilst menswear remains somewhat underdeveloped compared to the more mature category of womenswear and thus still holds good potential, it cannot escape the widespread challenges which are placing ...
Childrenswear remains in a structural slump in France in 2024, attributed to sluggish birthrates and the fact that many parents purchase second-hand apparel for their children, due to the fact that children grow out of their clothes quickly, and it is easy to find (and sell) good quality second-hand...
Jeans is in a volume slump in France in 2024, while value sales manage to achieve small positive gains. This follows the post-pandemic rebound in the 2020-2021 period, which has since declined. The current poor performance of jeans is attributed to consumers' price-sensitivity in light of an uncerta...