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...
Womenswear retail volume sales picked in 2024 aided by manufacturers' investment in new collections and the promotion of more varied and affordable products in the Netherlands. Consumers were still budget-conscious, and this was reflected in growing demand for affordable and discounted fast fashion,...
Hosiery volume sales increased at a faster pace over 2024 due to higher consumption of lower priced products in the Netherlands. While unit prices continued to rise in line with costs, Dutch consumers looked for discounts especially in non-sheer hosiery. Sheer hosiery sales were impacted as people r...
Apparel and footwear in the Netherlands continued to witness steady volume growth in 2024, reflecting rising consumer demand and the strong interest in fashion and accessories. While the willingness to purchase apparel and footwear remains high, Dutch consumers are still adopting a more cautious att...
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 ...
Meat sales in the Netherlands have been under significant pressure in 2024, driven by rising production costs and evolving consumer preferences. The ongoing war in Ukraine has disrupted global supply chains, particularly for animal feed, leading to substantial increases in feed costs. This has direc...
Jeans in the Netherlands registered strong volume growth in 2024 driven by an increase in unit prices and a shift towards premium products. Consumers are encouraged to buy products that place a stronger emphasis on design, durability and sustainable production. There is growing awareness and concern...
In 2024, staple foods in the Netherlands has been significantly influenced by substantial price increases across nearly all categories. These price pressures have driven consumers to adopt cost-saving strategies, with private label products emerging as a critical beneficiary of this shift. Consumers...