GITNUXREPORT 2026

Clothing Retail Industry Statistics

Appetite for online and app-first clothing keeps accelerating, with mobile commerce driving 60% of global apparel e-sales and e-commerce reaching $781 billion in 2023, yet sizing returns still hit 24.4% on average. This page connects the friction points and the greener pivot, from 41% returning online orders for fit issues to second-hand preferences and the supply chain footprint behind fashion’s emissions.

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68% of global consumers aged 25-34 purchased clothing online in 2023.

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45% of U.S. women shoppers prioritize sustainability in clothing purchases as of 2023.

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Millennial shoppers account for 35% of luxury apparel spending worldwide in 2023.

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62% of Gen Z consumers prefer buying second-hand clothing over new in 2023.

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Average American household spends $1,700 annually on apparel in 2023.

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73% of shoppers influenced by social media influencers for clothing buys in 2023.

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Women represent 55% of total global apparel expenditure in 2023.

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41% of consumers returned online clothing purchases due to sizing issues in 2023.

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Fast fashion purchases make up 60% of under-30s' wardrobes in 2023.

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52% of parents buy kids' clothing based on trends seen on TikTok in 2023.

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Black Friday clothing sales see 28% increase in impulse buys by millennials.

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67% of luxury shoppers are willing to pay 20% more for personalized fits in 2023.

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Athleisure wear adopted by 48% of working professionals post-pandemic in 2023.

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39% of consumers shifted to value brands amid inflation in 2023.

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Mobile app users convert 3x higher for clothing sales than browsers in 2023.

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55% of shoppers under 40 buy clothing via live-streaming in Asia 2023.

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Seasonal clothing purchases peak at 72% during holidays for families.

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61% of consumers read reviews before buying apparel online in 2023.

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Eco-conscious buying rose 15% among boomers in 2023.

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49% of men now shop for clothing more frequently than pre-2020.

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Global e-commerce apparel sales hit $781 billion in 2023, representing 33% of total apparel sales.

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Amazon captured 37.6% of U.S. online clothing sales in 2023.

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Shein and Temu combined for 25% of U.S. fast fashion e-commerce in 2023.

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Mobile commerce accounted for 60% of apparel e-sales worldwide in 2023.

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ASOS online sales grew 12% YoY to £4.0 billion in FY2023.

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Zalando SE gross merchandise value €10.1 billion in 2023.

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75% of Gen Z discover clothing brands via Instagram shopping in 2023.

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U.S. apparel e-commerce penetration reached 38% in 2023.

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China’s apparel e-commerce sales totaled RMB 1.8 trillion in 2023.

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Average online clothing order value was $85 in the U.S. 2023.

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28% growth in apparel D2C e-commerce sales globally in 2023.

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Farfetch luxury e-commerce GMV $5.2 billion in 2023.

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E-commerce return rates for apparel averaged 24.4% in 2023.

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TikTok Shop apparel sales surged 150% YoY in U.S. 2023.

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42% of online apparel shoppers use buy-now-pay-later options in 2023.

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Boohoo Group online revenue £1.75 billion, 100% e-commerce in 2023.

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Global fashion app downloads reached 1.2 billion in 2023.

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Subscription box services for clothing generated $1.1 billion online in 2023.

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Voice commerce for apparel projected 15% of e-sales by 2025, 5% in 2023.

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AR try-on features boosted conversion by 94% for clothing sites in 2023.

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U.S. Black Friday online apparel sales $12.4 billion in 2023.

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Metaverse fashion sales reached $50 million in apparel NFTs 2023.

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India apparel e-commerce market $20.5 billion in 2023.

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Social commerce apparel sales $99 billion globally in 2023.

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65% of global apparel market revenue from physical stores in 2023.

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The global apparel market was valued at $1.79 trillion in 2023 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.2% from 2024 to 2030.

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U.S. clothing and clothing accessories stores industry revenue reached $292.3 billion in 2023.

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The fast fashion segment accounted for 25% of the global apparel market share in 2023.

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Europe's apparel market size stood at €384 billion in 2022, with a forecasted CAGR of 3.5% through 2027.

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Asia-Pacific region dominated the apparel market with over 40% share in 2023, valued at $720 billion.

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The sustainable apparel market is expected to grow from $9.3 billion in 2023 to $15.2 billion by 2028 at a CAGR of 10.3%.

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U.S. women's clothing retail sales hit $178.4 billion in 2023.

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Global athletic wear market size was $198.4 billion in 2023, projected to reach $298.6 billion by 2032.

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The denim jeans market worldwide generated $68.1 billion in revenue in 2023.

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Luxury apparel market in China reached $25 billion in 2023, growing at 12% YoY.

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Indian apparel market size was INR 5.84 trillion in FY2023, expected to hit INR 8.67 trillion by FY2028.

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Global kids' apparel market valued at $212.6 billion in 2023, with 5.1% CAGR forecast to 2030.

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Brazil's clothing retail market revenue was $42.5 billion in 2023.

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Vintage and second-hand clothing market grew to $39 billion globally in 2023.

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U.K. apparel market size was £52.3 billion in 2023.

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Men's outerwear segment revenue worldwide reached $120.4 billion in 2023.

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Activewear market in North America valued at $65.2 billion in 2023.

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Global lingerie market size stood at $38.5 billion in 2023, projected to $52.1 billion by 2030.

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Australia’s clothing retail industry revenue was AUD 28.4 billion in 2023.

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Formalwear market globally valued at $2.1 trillion in 2023.

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Middle East apparel market size was $85.6 billion in 2023, with 6.2% CAGR expected.

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Sleepwear and loungewear market reached $12.5 billion in the U.S. in 2023.

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Global swimwear market valued at $22.8 billion in 2023.

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Canada’s apparel retail sales totaled CAD 32.1 billion in 2023.

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Plus-size apparel market worldwide was $520.4 billion in 2023.

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Russia clothing market revenue hit RUB 2.1 trillion in 2023.

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Ethical fashion market grew to $8.1 billion globally in 2023.

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U.S. footwear and apparel retail combined at $408 billion in 2023.

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Africa apparel market size estimated at $35.2 billion in 2023.

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Japan’s clothing e-commerce market valued at ¥4.5 trillion in 2023.

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Global apparel retail sales reached $1.84 trillion in 2023.

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Zara generated €22.8 billion in sales revenue in 2023.

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H&M Group's total sales were SEK 235.8 billion in fiscal 2023.

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Nike's apparel division revenue was $16.6 billion for fiscal 2023.

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Levi Strauss & Co. reported $6.18 billion in net revenues in 2023.

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Fast Retailing (Uniqlo) achieved ¥2.89 trillion in revenue for FY2023.

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Gap Inc. total net sales $14.9 billion in fiscal 2023.

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Lululemon Athletica revenue hit $9.57 billion in 2023.

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PVH Corp. (Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger) revenue $9.22 billion in 2023.

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Under Armour net revenues $5.75 billion for fiscal 2023.

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Ralph Lauren Corporation fiscal 2023 revenue $6.4 billion.

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VF Corporation (Vans, The North Face) revenue $10.45 billion in fiscal 2023.

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American Eagle Outfitters net sales $5.13 billion in fiscal 2023.

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Abercrombie & Fitch Co. revenue $4.28 billion in fiscal 2023.

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Urban Outfitters Inc. net sales $5.15 billion for fiscal 2023.

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Macy's Inc. total net sales $23.9 billion in 2023.

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Kohl's Corporation net sales $17.5 billion in 2023.

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Nordstrom Inc. net sales $14.7 billion in fiscal 2023.

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Ross Stores Inc. net sales $20.4 billion for fiscal 2023.

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TJX Companies worldwide net sales $49.9 billion in fiscal 2024 (ending Jan 2024).

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Shein gross merchandise value exceeded $32.5 billion in 2023.

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ASOS PLC revenue £3.9 billion for FY2023.

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Boohoo Group revenue £1.75 billion in FY2023.

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Next PLC group sales £5.5 billion in FY2023.

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Primark sales €9.7 billion for FY2023.

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Decathlon revenue €15.4 billion in 2023.

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Adidas AG revenue €21.2 billion in 2023.

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Puma SE sales €8.95 billion in 2023.

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Burberry Group PLC revenue £2.98 billion in FY2023.

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82% of apparel brands use sustainable materials in supply chains as of 2023.

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Textile waste globally totals 92 million tons annually, 60% from clothing in 2023.

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79% of consumers willing to change habits for environmental impact in fashion 2023.

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Fast fashion produces 10% of global carbon emissions, equivalent to aviation in 2023.

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Recycled polyester usage in apparel rose to 14% of total polyester in 2023.

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Water usage in cotton production: 2,700 liters per T-shirt globally in 2023.

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95% of clothing ends up in landfills within 7 years of purchase in 2023.

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Organic cotton market share in apparel: 1.5% globally in 2023.

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Microplastic pollution from synthetic clothing: 0.5 million tons yearly in 2023.

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30% reduction in emissions targeted by 50 major brands by 2030 from 2023 baseline.

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Second-hand clothing market growth: 11% CAGR to 2027 from 2023.

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Leather tanning chemicals pollute 20% of industrial wastewater in 2023.

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70% of apparel factories in Bangladesh improved labor conditions since 2013 to 2023.

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Vegan leather alternatives market: $89 million in 2023.

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Circular fashion initiatives adopted by 45% of top 100 brands in 2023.

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Dyeing process uses 93 billion cubic meters of water yearly for clothing.

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Biodiversity impact: 35% of apparel fibers from endangered ecosystems in 2023.

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Repair services for clothing grew 22% in Europe 2023.

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Carbon footprint of average T-shirt: 10 kg CO2e in production 2023.

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60% of consumers boycott non-sustainable brands in 2023 survey.

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Biodegradable packaging in apparel shipping: 25% adoption in 2023.

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Supply chain emissions account for 75% of fashion's total GHG in 2023.

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Global apparel e-commerce hit $781 billion in 2023, and mobile commerce already accounts for 60% of apparel e-sales worldwide. At the same time, sizing problems are driving returns at a 24.4% average rate, even as AR try-on can lift conversion by 94%. Let’s unpack how sustainability priorities, social influence, and value shifts are reshaping buying choices across every major retail channel.

Key Takeaways

68% of global consumers aged 25-34 purchased clothing online in 2023.
45% of U.S. women shoppers prioritize sustainability in clothing purchases as of 2023.
Millennial shoppers account for 35% of luxury apparel spending worldwide in 2023.
Global e-commerce apparel sales hit $781 billion in 2023, representing 33% of total apparel sales.
Amazon captured 37.6% of U.S. online clothing sales in 2023.
Shein and Temu combined for 25% of U.S. fast fashion e-commerce in 2023.
The global apparel market was valued at $1.79 trillion in 2023 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.2% from 2024 to 2030.
U.S. clothing and clothing accessories stores industry revenue reached $292.3 billion in 2023.
The fast fashion segment accounted for 25% of the global apparel market share in 2023.
Global apparel retail sales reached $1.84 trillion in 2023.
Zara generated €22.8 billion in sales revenue in 2023.
H&M Group's total sales were SEK 235.8 billion in fiscal 2023.
82% of apparel brands use sustainable materials in supply chains as of 2023.
Textile waste globally totals 92 million tons annually, 60% from clothing in 2023.
79% of consumers willing to change habits for environmental impact in fashion 2023.

Social media and mobile shopping drive online apparel growth, while sizing issues and sustainability reshape buying choices.

Consumer Trends

168% of global consumers aged 25-34 purchased clothing online in 2023.

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245% of U.S. women shoppers prioritize sustainability in clothing purchases as of 2023.

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3Millennial shoppers account for 35% of luxury apparel spending worldwide in 2023.

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462% of Gen Z consumers prefer buying second-hand clothing over new in 2023.

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5Average American household spends $1,700 annually on apparel in 2023.

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673% of shoppers influenced by social media influencers for clothing buys in 2023.

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7Women represent 55% of total global apparel expenditure in 2023.

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841% of consumers returned online clothing purchases due to sizing issues in 2023.

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9Fast fashion purchases make up 60% of under-30s' wardrobes in 2023.

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1052% of parents buy kids' clothing based on trends seen on TikTok in 2023.

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11Black Friday clothing sales see 28% increase in impulse buys by millennials.

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1267% of luxury shoppers are willing to pay 20% more for personalized fits in 2023.

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13Athleisure wear adopted by 48% of working professionals post-pandemic in 2023.

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1439% of consumers shifted to value brands amid inflation in 2023.

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15Mobile app users convert 3x higher for clothing sales than browsers in 2023.

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1655% of shoppers under 40 buy clothing via live-streaming in Asia 2023.

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17Seasonal clothing purchases peak at 72% during holidays for families.

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1861% of consumers read reviews before buying apparel online in 2023.

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19Eco-conscious buying rose 15% among boomers in 2023.

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2049% of men now shop for clothing more frequently than pre-2020.

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Consumer Trends Interpretation

The modern clothing retail landscape reveals a generationally fractured yet digitally unified market, where Gen Z hunts for thrifted gems while millennials impulsively splurge on luxury, all as our phones—influenced by influencers and plagued by sizing guesswork—increasingly become our universal fitting room and checkout counter.

E-commerce

1Global e-commerce apparel sales hit $781 billion in 2023, representing 33% of total apparel sales.

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2Amazon captured 37.6% of U.S. online clothing sales in 2023.

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3Shein and Temu combined for 25% of U.S. fast fashion e-commerce in 2023.

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4Mobile commerce accounted for 60% of apparel e-sales worldwide in 2023.

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5ASOS online sales grew 12% YoY to £4.0 billion in FY2023.

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6Zalando SE gross merchandise value €10.1 billion in 2023.

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775% of Gen Z discover clothing brands via Instagram shopping in 2023.

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8U.S. apparel e-commerce penetration reached 38% in 2023.

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9China’s apparel e-commerce sales totaled RMB 1.8 trillion in 2023.

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10Average online clothing order value was $85 in the U.S. 2023.

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1128% growth in apparel D2C e-commerce sales globally in 2023.

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12Farfetch luxury e-commerce GMV $5.2 billion in 2023.

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13E-commerce return rates for apparel averaged 24.4% in 2023.

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14TikTok Shop apparel sales surged 150% YoY in U.S. 2023.

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1542% of online apparel shoppers use buy-now-pay-later options in 2023.

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16Boohoo Group online revenue £1.75 billion, 100% e-commerce in 2023.

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17Global fashion app downloads reached 1.2 billion in 2023.

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18Subscription box services for clothing generated $1.1 billion online in 2023.

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19Voice commerce for apparel projected 15% of e-sales by 2025, 5% in 2023.

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20AR try-on features boosted conversion by 94% for clothing sites in 2023.

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21U.S. Black Friday online apparel sales $12.4 billion in 2023.

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22Metaverse fashion sales reached $50 million in apparel NFTs 2023.

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23India apparel e-commerce market $20.5 billion in 2023.

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24Social commerce apparel sales $99 billion globally in 2023.

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2565% of global apparel market revenue from physical stores in 2023.

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E-commerce Interpretation

While Amazon continues to dominate the online rack, the real fashion wars are being fought on our phones, fueled by TikTok trends, BNPL schemes, and digital avatars, all while a quarter of everything we buy online promptly gets sent right back.

Market Size & Growth

1The global apparel market was valued at $1.79 trillion in 2023 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 4.2% from 2024 to 2030.

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2U.S. clothing and clothing accessories stores industry revenue reached $292.3 billion in 2023.

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3The fast fashion segment accounted for 25% of the global apparel market share in 2023.

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4Europe's apparel market size stood at €384 billion in 2022, with a forecasted CAGR of 3.5% through 2027.

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5Asia-Pacific region dominated the apparel market with over 40% share in 2023, valued at $720 billion.

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6The sustainable apparel market is expected to grow from $9.3 billion in 2023 to $15.2 billion by 2028 at a CAGR of 10.3%.

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7U.S. women's clothing retail sales hit $178.4 billion in 2023.

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8Global athletic wear market size was $198.4 billion in 2023, projected to reach $298.6 billion by 2032.

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9The denim jeans market worldwide generated $68.1 billion in revenue in 2023.

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10Luxury apparel market in China reached $25 billion in 2023, growing at 12% YoY.

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11Indian apparel market size was INR 5.84 trillion in FY2023, expected to hit INR 8.67 trillion by FY2028.

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12Global kids' apparel market valued at $212.6 billion in 2023, with 5.1% CAGR forecast to 2030.

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13Brazil's clothing retail market revenue was $42.5 billion in 2023.

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14Vintage and second-hand clothing market grew to $39 billion globally in 2023.

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15U.K. apparel market size was £52.3 billion in 2023.

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16Men's outerwear segment revenue worldwide reached $120.4 billion in 2023.

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17Activewear market in North America valued at $65.2 billion in 2023.

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18Global lingerie market size stood at $38.5 billion in 2023, projected to $52.1 billion by 2030.

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19Australia’s clothing retail industry revenue was AUD 28.4 billion in 2023.

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20Formalwear market globally valued at $2.1 trillion in 2023.

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21Middle East apparel market size was $85.6 billion in 2023, with 6.2% CAGR expected.

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22Sleepwear and loungewear market reached $12.5 billion in the U.S. in 2023.

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23Global swimwear market valued at $22.8 billion in 2023.

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24Canada’s apparel retail sales totaled CAD 32.1 billion in 2023.

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25Plus-size apparel market worldwide was $520.4 billion in 2023.

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26Russia clothing market revenue hit RUB 2.1 trillion in 2023.

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27Ethical fashion market grew to $8.1 billion globally in 2023.

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28U.S. footwear and apparel retail combined at $408 billion in 2023.

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29Africa apparel market size estimated at $35.2 billion in 2023.

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30Japan’s clothing e-commerce market valued at ¥4.5 trillion in 2023.

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Market Size & Growth Interpretation

The global wardrobe is a dizzying, trillion-dollar patchwork where fast fashion's fleeting dominance is being steadily hemmed in by the rising threads of sustainability, luxury indulgence, and athletic ambition.

Revenue & Sales

1Global apparel retail sales reached $1.84 trillion in 2023.

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2Zara generated €22.8 billion in sales revenue in 2023.

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3H&M Group's total sales were SEK 235.8 billion in fiscal 2023.

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4Nike's apparel division revenue was $16.6 billion for fiscal 2023.

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5Levi Strauss & Co. reported $6.18 billion in net revenues in 2023.

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6Fast Retailing (Uniqlo) achieved ¥2.89 trillion in revenue for FY2023.

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7Gap Inc. total net sales $14.9 billion in fiscal 2023.

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8Lululemon Athletica revenue hit $9.57 billion in 2023.

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9PVH Corp. (Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger) revenue $9.22 billion in 2023.

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10Under Armour net revenues $5.75 billion for fiscal 2023.

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11Ralph Lauren Corporation fiscal 2023 revenue $6.4 billion.

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12VF Corporation (Vans, The North Face) revenue $10.45 billion in fiscal 2023.

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13American Eagle Outfitters net sales $5.13 billion in fiscal 2023.

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14Abercrombie & Fitch Co. revenue $4.28 billion in fiscal 2023.

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15Urban Outfitters Inc. net sales $5.15 billion for fiscal 2023.

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16Macy's Inc. total net sales $23.9 billion in 2023.

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17Kohl's Corporation net sales $17.5 billion in 2023.

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18Nordstrom Inc. net sales $14.7 billion in fiscal 2023.

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19Ross Stores Inc. net sales $20.4 billion for fiscal 2023.

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20TJX Companies worldwide net sales $49.9 billion in fiscal 2024 (ending Jan 2024).

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21Shein gross merchandise value exceeded $32.5 billion in 2023.

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22ASOS PLC revenue £3.9 billion for FY2023.

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23Boohoo Group revenue £1.75 billion in FY2023.

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24Next PLC group sales £5.5 billion in FY2023.

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25Primark sales €9.7 billion for FY2023.

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26Decathlon revenue €15.4 billion in 2023.

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27Adidas AG revenue €21.2 billion in 2023.

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28Puma SE sales €8.95 billion in 2023.

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29Burberry Group PLC revenue £2.98 billion in FY2023.

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Revenue & Sales Interpretation

While our closets may be full to bursting, the staggering $1.84 trillion global apparel market proves we're still collectively convinced that, somewhere out there, the perfect pair of pants waits to be bought.

Sustainability

182% of apparel brands use sustainable materials in supply chains as of 2023.

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2Textile waste globally totals 92 million tons annually, 60% from clothing in 2023.

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379% of consumers willing to change habits for environmental impact in fashion 2023.

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4Fast fashion produces 10% of global carbon emissions, equivalent to aviation in 2023.

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5Recycled polyester usage in apparel rose to 14% of total polyester in 2023.

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6Water usage in cotton production: 2,700 liters per T-shirt globally in 2023.

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795% of clothing ends up in landfills within 7 years of purchase in 2023.

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8Organic cotton market share in apparel: 1.5% globally in 2023.

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9Microplastic pollution from synthetic clothing: 0.5 million tons yearly in 2023.

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1030% reduction in emissions targeted by 50 major brands by 2030 from 2023 baseline.

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11Second-hand clothing market growth: 11% CAGR to 2027 from 2023.

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12Leather tanning chemicals pollute 20% of industrial wastewater in 2023.

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1370% of apparel factories in Bangladesh improved labor conditions since 2013 to 2023.

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14Vegan leather alternatives market: $89 million in 2023.

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15Circular fashion initiatives adopted by 45% of top 100 brands in 2023.

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16Dyeing process uses 93 billion cubic meters of water yearly for clothing.

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17Biodiversity impact: 35% of apparel fibers from endangered ecosystems in 2023.

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18Repair services for clothing grew 22% in Europe 2023.

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19Carbon footprint of average T-shirt: 10 kg CO2e in production 2023.

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2060% of consumers boycott non-sustainable brands in 2023 survey.

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21Biodegradable packaging in apparel shipping: 25% adoption in 2023.

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22Supply chain emissions account for 75% of fashion's total GHG in 2023.

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Sustainability Interpretation

Despite a growing chorus of consumer and corporate promises to mend its ways, the fashion industry remains a masterclass in contradiction, draping itself in sustainable materials while still drowning the planet in textile waste, carbon emissions, and polluted water.

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EUROMONITOR
euromonitor.com
euromonitor.com
Reference 12
THREDUP
thredup.com
thredup.com
Reference 13
PERSISTENCEMARKETRESEARCH
persistencemarketresearch.com
persistencemarketresearch.com
Reference 14
RESEARCHANDMARKETS
researchandmarkets.com
researchandmarkets.com
Reference 15
BUSINESSRESEARCHINSIGHTS
businessresearchinsights.com
businessresearchinsights.com
Reference 16
MORDORINTELLIGENCE
mordorintelligence.com
mordorintelligence.com
Reference 17
TRANSPARENCYMARKETRESEARCH
transparencymarketresearch.com
transparencymarketresearch.com
Reference 18
STATCAN
statcan.gc.ca
statcan.gc.ca
Reference 19
COHERENTMARKETINSIGHTS
coherentmarketinsights.com
coherentmarketinsights.com
Reference 20
GLOBALMARKETINSIGHTS
globalmarketinsights.com
globalmarketinsights.com
Reference 21
NRF
nrf.com
nrf.com
Reference 22
CREDENCERESEARCH
credenceresearch.com
credenceresearch.com
Reference 23
EMARKETER
emarketer.com
emarketer.com
Reference 24
INDITEX
inditex.com
inditex.com
Reference 25
HMGROUP
hmgroup.com
hmgroup.com

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INVESTORS
investors.nike.com
investors.nike.com
Reference 27
INVESTOR
investor.levistrauss.com
investor.levistrauss.com
Reference 28
FASTRETAILING
fastretailing.com
fastretailing.com
Reference 29
INVESTORS
investors.gapinc.com
investors.gapinc.com
Reference 30
CORPORATE
corporate.lululemon.com
corporate.lululemon.com
Reference 31
PVH
pvh.com
pvh.com
Reference 32
ABOUT
about.underarmour.com
about.underarmour.com
Reference 33
INVESTOR
investor.ralphlauren.com
investor.ralphlauren.com
Reference 34
VFC
vfc.com
vfc.com
Reference 35
INVESTORS
investors.ae.com
investors.ae.com
Reference 36
INVESTOR
investor.abercrombie.com
investor.abercrombie.com
Reference 37
INVESTORS
investors.urbn.com
investors.urbn.com
Reference 38
INVESTOR
investor.macysinc.com
investor.macysinc.com
Reference 39
INVESTORS
investors.kohls.com
investors.kohls.com
Reference 40
INVESTOR
investor.nordstrom.com
investor.nordstrom.com
Reference 41
INVESTORS
investors.rossstores.com
investors.rossstores.com
Reference 42
INVESTOR
investor.tjx.com
investor.tjx.com
Reference 43
BUSINESSOFFASHION
businessoffashion.com
businessoffashion.com
Reference 44
ASOSPLC
asosplc.com
asosplc.com
Reference 45
BOOHOOGROUP
boohoogroup.com
boohoogroup.com
Reference 46
NEXTPLC
nextplc.co.uk
nextplc.co.uk
Reference 47
ABFOODS
abfoods.com
abfoods.com
Reference 48
DECATHLON
decathlon.com
decathlon.com
Reference 49
REPORT
report.adidas-group.com
report.adidas-group.com
Reference 50
ABOUT
about.puma.com
about.puma.com
Reference 51
BURBERRYPLC
burberryplc.com
burberryplc.com
Reference 52
NIELSENIQ
nielseniq.com
nielseniq.com
Reference 53
BUREAUOFLABORSTATISTICS
bureauoflaborstatistics.gov
bureauoflaborstatistics.gov
Reference 54
SHOPIFY
shopify.com
shopify.com
Reference 55
NPD
npd.com
npd.com
Reference 56
COMMONTHREADCO
commonthreadco.com
commonthreadco.com
Reference 57
ADOBE
adobe.com
adobe.com
Reference 58
FORBES
forbes.com
forbes.com
Reference 59
DELOITTE
deloitte.com
deloitte.com
Reference 60
BIGCOMMERCE
bigcommerce.com
bigcommerce.com
Reference 61
POWERREVIEWS
powerreviews.com
powerreviews.com
Reference 62
AARP
aarp.org
aarp.org
Reference 63
DIGITALCOMMERCE360
digitalcommerce360.com
digitalcommerce360.com
Reference 64
CORPORATE
corporate.zalando.com
corporate.zalando.com
Reference 65
BUSINESS
business.instagram.com
business.instagram.com
Reference 66
FARFETCH
farfetch.com
farfetch.com
Reference 67
INVESPCRO
invespcro.com
invespcro.com
Reference 68
NEWSROOM
newsroom.tiktok.com
newsroom.tiktok.com
Reference 69
AFTERPAY
afterpay.com
afterpay.com
Reference 70
SENSORTOWER
sensortower.com
sensortower.com
Reference 71
SUBBLY
subbly.co
subbly.co
Reference 72
OCOYA
ocoya.com
ocoya.com
Reference 73
ZAKEKE
zakeke.com
zakeke.com
Reference 74
NONFUNGIBLE
nonfungible.com
nonfungible.com
Reference 75
EARTH
earth.org
earth.org
Reference 76
PWC
pwc.com
pwc.com
Reference 77
UNEP
unep.org
unep.org
Reference 78
TEXTILEEXCHANGE
textileexchange.org
textileexchange.org
Reference 79
WATERFOOTPRINT
waterfootprint.org
waterfootprint.org
Reference 80
ELLENMACARTHURFOUNDATION
ellenmacarthurfoundation.org
ellenmacarthurfoundation.org
Reference 81
IUCN
iucn.org
iucn.org
Reference 82
WORLDRESOURCESINSTITUTE
worldresourcesinstitute.org
worldresourcesinstitute.org
Reference 83
BCG
bcg.com
bcg.com
Reference 84
GREENPEACE
greenpeace.org
greenpeace.org
Reference 85
ILO
ilo.org
ilo.org
Reference 86
VEGCONOMIST
vegconomist.com
vegconomist.com
Reference 87
FASHIONREVOLUTION
fashionrevolution.org
fashionrevolution.org
Reference 88
CIRCLE-ECONOMY
circle-economy.com
circle-economy.com
Reference 89
WWF
wwf.org.uk
wwf.org.uk
Reference 90
EUROPE
europe.repatch.io
europe.repatch.io
Reference 91
NATURE
nature.com
nature.com
Reference 92
PACKAGINGDIGEST
packagingdigest.com
packagingdigest.com
Reference 93
QUANTIS
quantis.com
quantis.com