Market Navigators/Market OutlookMarket Outlook: Apparel and Footwear Specialty Retailers in the US, the UK and China—Prospects for Recovery Coresight Research May 25, 2021 Reasons to ReadIn this Market Outlook, we discuss the performance and outlook for the apparel and footwear specialty retail market, with a focus on the US, the UK and China. We provide our market sizing estimates for 2021 and beyond, and we consider the primary trends that will drive demand. This report also explores e-commerce penetration, the competitive landscape, US retail innovators and key themes—including demand for activewear, sustainability initiatives and the growth of DTC (direct-to-consumer). To read about the prospects of the overall apparel and footwear market in the US, the UK and China, click here. Click here to read more Coresight Research Market Outlook reports. Contents (Click to navigate) What’s the Story? Market Performance and Outlook Online Sector Sales Market Drivers Competitive Landscape Retail Innovators Themes We Are Watching What We Think 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: 3Q25 Retail Inventory Insights: Execution Discipline Drives Performance into Holiday 2025Sector Focus: Discount Stores—Data GraphicFebruary 2025 US Retail Sales: First Year-Over-Year Drop Since the Pandemic—Electronics and Department Stores Lead DeclinesTaking the Temperature on Tariffs Ahead of August 1: How Are Different Consumer Groups Reacting? US Consumer Survey Insights Extra