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Apparel specialty retail is making a comeback in the US and UK, while China has been hit by lockdowns. In this Market Outlook, we discuss the performance and outlook for the apparel and footwear specialty retail sector, with a focus on the US, the UK and China. We also explore key growth drivers, competitive landscapes, opportunities arising from three key apparel and footwear specialty retail trends and notable retail innovators in the space.

Read our US Apparel and Footwear Retailing Market Outlook for more coverage of the US and see our coverage of apparel specialty and off-price sectors here.

Contents (Click to navigate)

Introduction

Market Performance and Outlook

Market Factors

Online Sector Sales

Competitive Landscape

Themes We Are Watching

Retail Innovators

What We Think

Appendix: Ranking Apparel and Footwear Retailers by Store Numbers