Sportswear

Import restrictions and capital controls have driven a number of international sportswear brands to withdraw from Argentina in recent years. Several of those that continue trading in the country meanwhile have attempted to mitigate the challenges…

In 2023, sportswear in Australia has showcased remarkable resilience, and is set to exhibit sustained current value growth in this year, reflecting the nation’s unwavering enthusiasm for outdoor sports. Notably, this category has outperformed others…

Sportswear in Austria is starting to show signs of saturation after an excellent recovery from the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Many consumers purchased sportswear/athleisure for comfort and ease during long periods at home in the wake of…

In 2023, Brazil emerged as a beacon of recovery after the tumultuous period marked by the global pandemic. The economic landscape of the country witnessed a transformative shift as it navigated the challenges of the post-pandemic era. The first year…

Sportswear registers healthy growth in 2023, building on significant gains from the previous year. Growth moderates as consumer demand transitions back to standard drivers after the pandemic years, where athleisure and sportswear were favoured for…

Sportswear is the standout performer in Chilean apparel and footwear in terms of current value growth in 2023. While inflationary pressures have subdued demand for many apparel categories in general, sportswear’s growth remains positive due to the…

The massive lockdowns and widespread COVID-19 infections in 2022 weighed down sales of sportswear in China, which registered a slight current value decline in this year. Nevertheless, outdoor apparel and footwear kept outperforming the overall…

Brand loyalty remains a prominent aspect in the Colombian sportswear industry, with consumers often expressing strong preferences for established global brands, such as Nike and adidas due to their reputation for quality and performance. However,…

Sportswear value sales continued to rise in 2023, although much of this growth was driven by inflation and price increases. Consumers have made cut backs on sportswear, as in many other major categories, as disposable incomes are squeezed. Danish…

Sportswear saw a strong decline in current value sales in 2023, due to the substantial price increases seen in this category. Rising inflation has been exacerbated by the depreciation of the Egyptian pound leaving many consumers stretched…