Apparel, Clothing and Footwear

Apparel accessories in Taiwan is set to record a high double-digit decline in total volume sales for a second consecutive year in 2023. This is entirely due to the dramatic contraction of the other apparel accessories category, where demand for cloth…

Most categories within apparel accessories are reporting double-digit growth in current value terms in 2023, with the one exception being “other” apparel accessories. This growth has been supported by the ongoing recovery in domestic and…

The obligation to wear a face mask or respirator was completely lifted, even from places like hospitals and retirement homes, in the Czech Republic in early 2022. Since then, the demand for washable face masks has continued to shrink. Despite the new…

Accessories sales in the Netherlands are witnessing a surge in interest among consumers, especially for fashion accessories like scarves, hats, and gloves. These items are increasingly viewed as style complements, expected to demonstrate robust…

Belts for loose fitting jeans and clothing have developed into a trend in the Philippines due to the demand for contrast and style, personalisation, versatility, and comfort of fit. The contrast between a loose fitting garment and a stylish belt…

In the United Arab Emirates, items such as gloves, belts, scarves, hats/caps are widely popular because local consumers have a strong penchant for accessorising their outfits. Being a fashion-forward market, there is an abundance of choices for…

The ongoing cost-of-living crisis in the UK is having a discernible impact on discretionary spending for various apparel accessories. Local consumers, facing economic uncertainties and inflationary pressures, are exhibiting more cautious purchasing…

In 2020, current value sales of apparel accessories witnessed a significant decline, with limited demand for these items, except for face masks (included under other apparel accessories). While the category experienced some value growth in 2021, it…

Many local consumers prefer to make frequent small purchases, such as apparel accessories, in order to stylise their look without having to spend on larger, more expensive items of apparel, or at least delay their purchase. This behaviour is…

Demand for apparel accessories has been adversely affected by elevated inflation and a gloomy economy in 2023, with sales declining in both value and volume terms. However, it is important to note that a major factor behind the decline in sales of…