Market Navigator: US Apparel and Footwear Retailing—Discounters Poised for Growth Amid Challenging Backdrop

What's Inside

Each Market Navigator report offers an in-depth, data-rich view of a retail, consumer or technology sector and is packed with data on sectors, segments, companies and consumers. Our analysts discuss at greater length the sector themes they are observing and the insights they are forming on their markets. We intend these definitive guides to serve as points of reference to those in the retail ecosystem, guiding readers’ strategic decision-making and assisting them in tapping opportunities and navigating disruption in retail and adjacent industries.

In this Market Navigator, Coresight Research explores the US apparel and footwear market. Dive in today to gain insights into emerging ideas and opportunities in apparel and footwear retailing, understand the growth trajectory of the market and explore the competitive landscape. You will also discover key insights about market factors and consumer behavior and preferences, based on proprietary survey findings. We also discuss key themes we are watching in the US apparel and footwear market, aligning with our RESET framework. Key topics covered in this report include the importance of apparel customization options and hyper-personalized shopping journeys, the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) on the apparel and footwear space, and growing consumer interest in sustainability, inclusivity and resale options, among many others.

Included with this Market Navigator: 

• Grab quick access to charts, data points and conclusions in the presentation download
• Access the data behind key charts and tables in the Excel download

Data in this research report include:

• Total and online market sizes and year-over-year growth rates, 2019–2028E
• Market breakdowns by category, distribution channel and segment, 2019–2028E
• US Consumer Price Index for the apparel and footwear, food and gasoline categories, 2017–2023
• Revenues, operating margins and store counts of leading brands and retailers from across the US apparel and footwear market
• Proprietary survey data on where US consumers are shopping for apparel and footwear products, and which brands and product types they are purchasing

Companies mentioned in this report include: Amazon, American Eagle Outfitters, Burlington Stores, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Foot Locker, Gap, Hanesbrands, Kohl’s, Lululemon Athletica, Marks and Spencer, Ralph Lauren, Ross Stores, Target, The TJX Companies, Under Armour

Other relevant research:

• Read the Research Preview for this report.
• Amazon Apparel US Consumer Survey 2024: Amazon Regains Its Spot as America’s Most-Shopped Clothing and Footwear Retailer
• US Apparel and Footwear—Retail 2024 Sector Outlook: While Resilience Remains, E-Commerce Continues To Cede Share to Physical Stores
• Visit the Coresight Research Fashion and Luxury Hub to explore sector data, reports and company profiles.
• More reports in the Coresight Research Market Navigator (and Market Outlook) series