Deep Dive 20 minutes premiumThe UK Apparel Handbook – 2017 Outlook Author By Coresight Research November 30, 2016 Key Points Fashion retailers have struggled with weak sales in the UK market in the last few months, and 2016 is shaping up to be the toughest year for UK apparel sales since 2009. We believe that the softness in the UK apparel market will continue in 2017, although growth next year will be against undemanding comparatives. The depreciation of the pound will increase sourcing costs in apparel. However, the UK market faces exceptionally strong competition, arising in large part from growth in capacity, and this will keep a lid on price increases. November 30, 2016 premium This report is for Premium subscribers only. Learn more about subscriptions here. Other research you may be interested in: