Deep Dive 17 minutes PremiumDEEP DIVE: Global Footwear E-Commerce: Growing By Leaps And Bounds Coresight Research October 25, 2016 Executive Summary Footwear e-commerce is making strides. According to Euromonitor International, global online footwear and apparel sales increased by 22% in 2015, and e-commerce accounted for 12% of total global footwear sales. By comparison, the total footwear market grew by 6% last year. There are several factors driving the robust e-commerce growth in footwear, including customization, personalization and millennials’ preference for online shopping. The athleisure and healthy lifestyle trends are bolstering underlying demand for footwear. In the last few years, numerous innovative pure-play online footwear and apparel retailers have entered the market. Fitting issues and the consequent costs of customer returns are the Achilles’ heel of footwear e-commerce, but new technologies are helping shoppers find their perfect fit online and, so, helping retailers save money. This report is for paying subscribers only. Already a paying subscriber? Please log in to see the entire report.If you wish to learn more about our subscription plans and become a paying subscriber, click here. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Global Luxury—Retail 2024 Sector Outlook: Emerging Markets and Young Shoppers To Drive GrowthPowering the Retail Revolution: Insights Presented at RetailNext Executive Forum 2023Coresight Bites: Dollar Stores’ Growing Momentum in GroceryHow Data Sharing and Collaboration Can Accelerate Decision-Making and Enhance Sustainability