The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in Spanish authorities deciding to implement a national lockdown in March 2020. Although restrictions began to be eased from 4 May, the “new normality” was not reached until June. Nevertheless, during the rest of the year new outbreaks of the virus continued to take place, with some cities and neighbourhoods...
Apparel and footwear recorded a negative performance in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In order to curb the spread of COVID-19 infection in the country, the Russian authorities imposed a national lockdown self-isolation period that lasted from 30 March until 1 June 2020. Apparel and Footwear in Russia report offers a comprehensive...
Apparel and footwear suffered significant declines across much of the market in 2020 as a direct result of the pandemic and subsequent lockdown restrictions introduced by the government in an attempt to control the spread of the virus. This resulted in remote working and studying for many Australians, thereby reducing the need to purchase...
The COVID-19 pandemic had a strong impact on sales of apparel in Portugal, as the first lockdown led to temporary closures of non-essential in-store retailing channels and reduced the opportunity for consumers to purchase apparel. Some consumers turned to e-commerce, boosting sales via this channel, however many opted to delay their purchases. Apparel...
The lockdown seen in Q1 of 2020 in response to COVID-19 had a huge impact on sales of apparel and footwear in China. With non-essential stores forced to close in most areas many manufacturers and retailers posted huge losses. Consumers turned their attention to more pressing needs, and this too had a negative impact on sales. Nevertheless,...
The onset of the global pandemic in 2020 had a strong negative impact on the apparel and footwear market in Saudi Arabia. Non-essential stores closed, which decimated sales of apparel and footwear specialist retailers. The suspension of sporting events by the Saudi Sports Ministry and the closure of sports centres and venues throughout the...
The Czech government has introduced strict measures to fight the outbreak and spread of the COVID-19 virus and this has strongly impacted fashion retail in the country. On 12 March 2020, the government issued resolutions to shut down most cross-border transportation and declared a state of emergency in the Czech Republic. This resulted in...
The COVID-19 pandemic had a strongly negative impact on apparel in the UAE, with the category being less essential than industries such as grocery, and thus more prone to fluctuations in demand. Sales dipped significantly during the three-month lockdown, which lead to a domino effect throughout the year and will result in negative growth of...
The COVID-19 crisis had a marked impact on the performance of the Japanese apparel and footwear market in 2020. Home seclusion, the rise in working and studying from home, and the lack of normal social occasions prompted a significant shift in the emphasis of consumer demand, from formality to comfort. Apparel and Footwear in Japan...
Apparel and footwear registered a significant fall in sales during 2020, due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. The lifestyle changes and increased price-sensitivity caused by the virus, changed the otherwise positive outlook envisaged for the year. As a result, a double-digit value decline of 12% was recorded in 2020, compared to 3%...