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Home > Insights > The Future of Apparel

August 1, 2019

The Future of Apparel

Matt Powell discusses his perspective on the expected declines in apparel through 2021 but believes there is an opportunity for growth in activewear.

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Industries Tracked
  • Accessories
  • Apparel (U.S. & Global)
  • Books
  • Commercial Software
  • Consumer Technology (U.S. & Global)
  • Footwear (U.S. & Global)
  • Housewares
  • Juvenile Products
  • Mobile Phones*
  • Movies
  • Office Supplies
  • Prestige Beauty (U.S. & Global)
  • Restaurants* (U.S. & Global)
  • Small Appliances
  • Sports Equipment
  • SupplyTrack® Food Distributors
  • Toys (U.S. & Global)
  • Video Games (U.S. & Global)

*Consumer survey-based dataset. All else, point-of-sale (POS).
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