Insight ReportUS Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker: Clothing and Footwear Spending 12% Above Pre-Crisis Levels in March 2021 Coresight Research May 5, 2021 Reasons to ReadThe Coresight Research US Apparel and Beauty Spending Tracker provides a monthly update on the trajectory of consumer spending on beauty, clothing and footwear. We discuss a strong recovery in consumer spending on apparel in March 2021 and spending growth in the beauty category. This report covers year-over-year changes in US consumer spending across the following sectors: Clothing and footwear The clothing subcategories of children’s and infants’ clothing, men’s and boys’ clothing, and women’s and girls’ clothing The footwear subcategory Selected beauty categories We also present our estimates for year-over-year growth in the clothing and footwear and beauty categories in the coming months, as we annualize the Covid-19 impacts in 2020. Coresight Research’s monthly reports keep you up to date on retail sales (in total and by sector) and key consumer indicators, focusing on the US, the UK and China. Click here to view our full collection of monthly reports. 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: Shoptalk Fall 2025 Day One: Building Resilience Through Agility, AI and Authentic Connections to Thrive in Volatile TimesRevving Up the Flywheel: Insights from the Inaugural Amazon Prime Analyst DayHoliday 2025: A Deeper Analysis of the SNAP Impact on Holiday Sales; Recently Lowered US Retail Sales Growth EstimatesThree Data Points We’re Watching This Week, Week 10: Inflation, Tariffs and Consumer Sentiment
