Clothing, footwear in the firing line as UK retail confidence drops
In GlobalData’s latest "UK Retail Update," clothing and footwear retailers in the region are bracing for weakened demand as consumer…
Consumer Trends
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The emerging apparel brands on GlobalData’s radar
GlobalData has released the latest edition of its bi-annual Apparel Brands to Watch report, highlighting a cohort of emerging labels…
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UK clothing inflation climbs as Middle East turmoil threatens wider price rises
UK clothing and footwear prices rose year-on-year for the first time in four months in February, increasing 0.9% and adding…
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Brits rethink fashion purchases as ‘investment wardrobes’ gain traction
UK consumers are increasingly taking a more strategic approach to fashion purchases, prioritising durability and long-term value over impulse buying,…
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Fast fashion market to grow despite gradual slowdown
The global fast fashion market is expected to maintain growth momentum into 2026, even as expansion begins to moderate according…
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UK fashion spend to continue in 2026 despite financial pressures
A new report by MediaVision, using its proprietary Metis technology, analyses real-time consumer search behaviour during the final quarter of…
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The rise of ‘leaner lifestyles’ and what it means for retail
The era of buying for the sake of buying is fading, according to industry experts speaking at GlobalData’s The Consumption…
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US tops global apparel market but China, India close in by 2029
Global apparel demand is set to shift over the next five years as emerging markets see their growth trajectories surge,…
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Festive fashion spending falls as Britons opt to rewear
UK consumers are starting their Christmas shopping earlier in 2025, but clothing and footwear are among the few categories seeing…
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UK Black Friday 2025: Clothing, footwear lose steam with Gen Z
UK retailers are gearing up for a stronger Black Friday in 2025, with purchase intent rising among affluent consumers and…
