Apparel and Footwear in the United Kingdom

TABLE OF CONTENTS

List Of Contents And Tables

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• Navigating polarised growth amidst economic challenges

KEY DATA FINDINGS

• CHART 1 Key Trends 2025

INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE

• Macroeconomic pressure impacts consumer spending habits
• Market polarisation drives diverging consumer values
• CHART 2 Analyst Insight
• Resale platforms gain popularity among UK consumers
• CHART 3 Nobody's Child eBay Collaboration

WHAT'S NEXT?

• Consumers set to drive sustainable and tech-enhanced shopping experience
• Sportswear predicted to record further strong growth
• Technological integration and sustainability to shape industry

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

• Asda Stores strengthens lead of fragmented landscape with private label line
• Topshop relaunches with new strategy, fuelling growth
• Emerging brands focus on niche strategies and community engagement
• CHART 4 Aligne x Elizabeth Day: Creative Collaborations Prove Successful for Challengers

CHANNELS

• Retail offline remains crucial despite e-commerce growth
• Retail e-commerce drives sales with convenience and competitive pricing

PRODUCTS

• Amazon Haul responds to demand for affordable but fashionable pieces
• CHART 5 Amazon Haul Feature Launches in the UK

ECONOMIC CONTEXT

• CHART 6 Real GDP Growth and Inflation 2020-2030
• CHART 7 PEST Analysis in the United Kingdom 2025

CONSUMER CONTEXT

• CHART 8 Key Insights on Consumers in the United Kingdom 2025
• CHART 9 Consumer Landscape in the United Kingdom 2025

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SOURCES

• Summary 1 Research Sources

WOMENSWEAR IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2025 DEVELOPMENTS

• Premium and essential items drive value growth of womenswear
• CHART 10 Key Trends 2025

INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE

• Market polarisation squeezes mid-market brands
• Consumers embrace rental models for wardrobe flexibility
• CHART 11 Analyst Insight
• Consumers favour fashion that reflects personal values

WHAT'S NEXT?

• Further challenges ahead as many consumers continue to prioritise essential spending
• Digital passports to help build consumer trust and brand reputation
• Social commerce accelerates the direct-to-consumer shift

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

• Online disruptors reshape competitive landscape
• Demand for sustainability fuels emerging brands' growth

CHANNELS

• Omnichannel strategies to combat declining foot traffic
• Zara's Travel Mode simplifies international shopping
• Marks & Spencer continues to invest in its circular approach to apparel
• CHART 12 Marks & Spencer Expands "Another Life" Initiative, Supporting Resale Market

PRODUCTS

• Primark champions inclusivity with adaptive design options
• CHART 13 Primark Expands Inclusive Offering With Adaptive Clothing Line
• ASOS launches premium line Arrange
• CHART 14 ASOS Launches Premium Line Arrange

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MENSWEAR IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2025 DEVELOPMENTS

• Economic pressures create a polarised consumer market
• CHART 15 Key Trends 2025

INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE

• Mid-market brands struggle amid polarised spending
• Tariffs and supply chain constraints reshape menswear sourcing
• Resale and rental models gain mainstream momentum
• CHART 16 My Wardrobe HQ Offers Premium Formal Wear for Rent

WHAT'S NEXT?

• Technological innovation to drive future value growth
• Brands set to embrace inclusivity to reach wider audiences
• Manufacturers will increasingly adopt circular models to meet new regulations

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

• Domestic brands maintain lead in competitive landscape
• John Lewis targets consumers seeking superior craftmanship
• CHART 17 John Lewis Launches Premium Menswear Label

CHANNELS

• Extensive selections support retail offline presence of specialists
• P&Co amongst many UK brands focusing on local footprint
• Convenience and accessibility drive online sales surge
• CHART 18 Analyst Insight

PRODUCTS

• Paul Smith's Harper initiative redefines premium retail
• CHART 19 Paul Smith Offers "Try At Home" Service

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CHILDRENSWEAR IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2025 DEVELOPMENTS

• Sustainability and cost concerns boost resale market
• CHART 20 Key Trends 2025

INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE

• Market polarisation pressures mid-tier brands
• CHART 21 Analyst Insight
• Resale and rental market expands amid cost pressures
• Demand for self-expression drives trend-led collections for teenagers
• CHART 22 Mango Teen Continues UK Expansion

WHAT'S NEXT?

• Parents to continue embracing resale for affordability and sustainability
• Teenagers to help drive future growth
• Brands to further embrace inclusive design and sustainable materials

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

• Category leaders maintain positions through affordability
• Marks & Spencer quality guarantee meets demand for durability
• CHART 23 Marks & Spencer Quality Guarantee on Childrenswear
• "JoJo Reloved" simplifies resale and reduces waste
• CHART 24 Jojo Maman Bebe Launches Resale Platform With TheLittleLoop

CHANNELS

• Parents value physical stores to review items' quality and fit
• Click-and-collect and discounts boost e-commerce growth

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SPORTSWEAR IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2025 DEVELOPMENTS

• Polarisation as consumer segments shift towards premium and value options
• CHART 25 Key Trends 2025

INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE

• lululemon and Decathlon gain at market extremes
• CHART 26 Analyst Insight
• National sports teams' success fuels sportswear growth
• Athleisure trend drives demand for sports apparel

WHAT'S NEXT?

• Immersive store design looks to elevate premium activewear
• CHART 27 Vuori UK Expansion Offering Luxury Sportswear
• Sustainability efforts to increase as core brand differentiator
• Localised partnerships ties through collaborations

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

• adidas continues to gain share from leader Nike in consolidated landscape
• Leaders adopt different strategies in face of rising competition
• Hoka pop-up creates vibrant hub and buzz for runners
• CHART 28 Hoka Releases Latest Running Shoe With Unique Pop-Up in London

CHANNELS

• Retailers blend online and offline experiences
• Tala embraces omnichannel strategy with first physical store
• Retail expansion supports sustainable product initiatives
• CHART 29 Finisterre Stores Strengthen Eco-Friendly Product Initiatives

PRODUCTS

• Sustainability drives innovation in sportswear design

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JEANS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2025 DEVELOPMENTS

• Polarised growth, premium appeal, and a sustainable future
• CHART 30 Key Trends 2025

INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE

• Economy jeans drive sales with high-street brands offering affordable denim with inclusive sizing
• Higher-end brands appeal with sustainable and stylish options
• Sustainability shapes consumer behaviour and product development
• CHART 31 Analyst Insight

WHAT'S NEXT?

• The circular economy's rise can influence future development of jeans in the UK
• Navigating post-Brexit trade and leveraging global supply chain opportunities
• Further exploration of sustainable and innovative materials as part of new development

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

• Niche players challenge established brands with affordable options
• Brands look to offer affordable but stylish jeans for wider reach
• CHART 32 Affordable Jeans See Positive Sales Momentum

CHANNELS

• Retail offline dominates jeans distribution with focus on in-store fit
• E-commerce plays influential role despite offline dominance

PRODUCTS

• Sustainability and Generation Z preferences drive design innovation
• CHART 33 Generation Z Continues to Impact Product Design Promoting Relaxed Denim Styles
• Nudie Jeans revolutionises retail with sustainable concept
• CHART 34 Sustainable Brand Nudie Jeans Expands Store Footprint

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HOSIERY IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2025 DEVELOPMENTS

• Economic pressures and growth opportunities in polarised environment
• CHART 35 Key Trends 2025

INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE

• Multipack socks and tights ease back-to-school pressures
• CHART 36 Multipacks of Socks and Tights Ease Back-to-School Spending Pressure
• Affordability and durability drive consumer choices in polarised environment
• Sustainability and inclusivity drive hosiery innovation
• CHART 37 Analyst Insight
• CHART 38 Size Inclusivity and Recyclable Fibres Drive Product Innovation
• Generation Z influences hosiery trends with digital-first habits
• CHART 39 Minimalist and Coloured Socks Captivate Generation Z

WHAT'S NEXT?

• Forecast period set to see rising demand for sustainable hosiery
• Inclusivity, customisation, and tech can help shape the future of UK hosiery
• Digital channels and fashion influences set to drive growth opportunities

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

• Private label remains strong amid fragmented landscape

CHANNELS

• Retail offline dominates hosiery sales, with grocery retailers a popular destination
• E-commerce plays a supporting role in hosiery sales

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APPAREL ACCESSORIES IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2025 DEVELOPMENTS

• Navigating polarisation, sustainability, and digital growth
• CHART 40 Key Trends 2025

INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE

• Economic pressures and evolving values shape demand for apparel accessories
• CHART 41 Primark Attracts Price-Sensitive Consumers With Affordable Accessories
• The growing influence of sustainable and inclusive design
• CHART 42 Swole Panda Recycled Ocean Plastic Belts
• Generation Z's influence in shaping trends and values in apparel accessories
• CHART 43 Primark x Krispy Kreme Partnership Targets Generation Z

WHAT'S NEXT?

• Apparel accessories poised for stable growth amidst evolving consumer demands
• CHART 44 Analyst Insight
• The future influence of technology: Driving innovation in apparel accessories
• Digital designs and a greater focus on inclusivity

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

• Nike retains lead of fragmented competitive landscape

CHANNELS

• Offline dominance and evolving channels in local apparel accessories
• E-commerce and social commerce reshaping distribution of apparel accessories

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FOOTWEAR IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

KEY DATA FINDINGS

2025 DEVELOPMENTS

• Polarisation increasingly evident in the local market
• CHART 45 Key Trends 2025

INDUSTRY PERFORMANCE

• Premium and value segments drive footwear sales in the UK
• CHART 46 Mass Retailers Offer Brand Styles for Less
• Sustainability and inclusivity increasingly important to local consumers
• CHART 47 Vivobarefoot Take-Back Initiative
• Pricing, sourcing and distribution influenced by tariffs and supply chain challenges
• CHART 48 Footwear Brands Shift Production Away From China
• Resale models continue to influence primary market

WHAT'S NEXT?

• Positive outlook supported by cooling inflation and rising disposable incomes
• Sustainability and inclusivity to remain strong influences in local market
• CHART 49 Analyst Insight

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

• Nike and adidas lead as share shifts
• Challenger brands drive innovation through creative collaborations
• Innovative launches and strategic moves shape future

CHANNELS

• Omnichannel strategies remain important despite e-commerce dominance
• Amazon Haul aims to offer competition to online Chinese platforms
• Emerging brands expand presence through strategic store openings

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