TOP 10 UK RETAILERS: CLOTHING & FOOTWEAR SECTOR

Retail Economics publish a monthly UK Clothing and Footwear sector report that provides in-depth analysis on the latest retail data and consumer trends affecting the category. The report covers retail sales growth, region and category-specific economic insight, together with market share size and rankings for the UK's top ten Clothing and Footwear retailers:

UK Top 10 Clothing & Footwear Retailers by Market Share in 2015/2016

1
Marks and Spencer had a successful Christmas trading period and its tireless efforts to reinvent its womenswear into a fashion-led, age-appropriate proposition... Subscribe for more info >
2
Next had a very difficult Christmas trading period with the 54 days to 24 December showing a decline in sales of 0.4%. Next Retail saw sales decline by 3.5% whi... Subscribe for more info >
3
The value-led ranges continue to appeal to its core customer base and their footwear range has grown in breadth and appeal. While costs will come under mounting... Subscribe for more info >
4
Arcadia Group (Topshop/Topman/Miss Selfridge/Burton/Evans/Dorothy Perkins/Wallis) face tough challenges from competitors such as Zara and H&M who have a sophist... Subscribe for more info >
5
Asda’s “George” clothing label remains a key competitor in the market providing entry level pricing across menswear, womenswear and childrenswear. Back-to-schoo... Subscribe for more info >
6
As Debenhams tries to move away from promotion-led sales, which has been both damaging for its brand and profit margins, it faces tough competition from more ag... Subscribe for more info >
7
New Look has continued to drive engagement with its core customer base through social media and blogging which has paid dividends in building the brand and wide... Subscribe for more info >
8
TK Maxx has achieved enviable growth in its clothing ranges and has benefited from weaker supermarket growth. In-store investment has also improved the shopper... Subscribe for more info >
9
Tesco is the largest retailer in the UK and with over 3,000 outlets it can utilise its store network as effective click-and-collect destinations. The F&F fashio... Subscribe for more info >
10
H&M’s core market is under 25s, offering an aspirational and design-led proposition of affordable clothing. It targets menswear, womenswear and childrenswear en... Subscribe for more info >

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Source: Financial reports, Consumer Surveys, Retail Economics analysis

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