Childrenswear in Chile struggled in 2023, primarily due to the challenging economic landscape marked by persistent inflation, which compelled local consumers to exercise caution in their discretionary spending patterns. With the elevated cost of living, families increasingly prioritised essential ex...
Childrenswear in Norway is expected to display a modest volume decline in 2024, although this reflects a slight improvement on the previous year. Parents, in particular mothers, often shop for their children at the same time as buying for themselves. The category received an upswing in performance i...
Due to high inflation and the devaluation of the Turkish Lira, price remained an increasingly important consideration when buying childrenswear in Turkey over 2024. With many households facing higher costs of living, Turkish parents continued to see a decline in real disposable incomes. As such, con...
Childrenswear is only just achieving positive volume sales in South Korea in 2024, while value is better supported by high unit prices. Specifically, sluggish birthrates are placing downwards pressure on volume, while a noted consumer preference for premium and luxury brands is supporting value. Thi...
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...
Trends in boys' and girls' apparel in the United Arab Emirates indicate a growing segment focused on sportswear and sports-inspired clothing. This shift is being driven by leading global brands such as adidas and Nike, as well as retailers such as Marks & Spencer, which are expanding their offerings...
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...
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...