Deep DiveMarket Outlook: Apparel Specialty Retail—US and UK Revivals To Outpace Lockdown-Hit China Coresight Research May 20, 2022 Reasons to ReadApparel specialty retail is making a comeback in the US and UK, while China has been hit by lockdowns. In this Market Outlook, we discuss the performance and outlook for the apparel and footwear specialty retail sector, with a focus on the US, the UK and China. We also explore key growth drivers, competitive landscapes, opportunities arising from three key apparel and footwear specialty retail trends and notable retail innovators in the space. Read our US Apparel and Footwear Retailing Market Outlook for more coverage of the US and see our coverage of apparel specialty and off-price sectors here. Contents (Click to navigate) Introduction Market Performance and Outlook Market Factors Online Sector Sales Competitive Landscape Themes We Are Watching Retail Innovators What We Think Appendix: Ranking Apparel and Footwear Retailers by Store Numbers Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Weekly US Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 22: Store Closures Up by 57%Retail 2025: China Retail Predictions—Midyear Trends UpdateThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 31: US Consumer Sentiment, AI Investments and Canada StoresPlaybook: GenAI to Agentic AI—From Pilot to Powerhouse
