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August 17, 2026 Market Navigators/Market Outlook Premium Market Navigator: US Apparel and Footwear—Solid Spending Growth, Shifting Share and Uneven ExecutionThis Market Navigator report provides our deep-dive analysis of the US apparel and footwear retail market in 2026, covering store performance, category trends, consumer insights, digital adoption and the competitive landscape.
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