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Thematic Analysis
Retail and Apparel Predictions 2026: Strategic Intelligence
Report Value Proposition – Why This Matters for You The retail and apparel industries are entering a period of significant transformation as technology innovation, changing consumer priorities, economic pressures, and evolving health trends reshape purchasing behavior and competitive dynamics. This report identifies the eight most important themes expected to impact retail and apparel businesses in 2026 and beyond. By examining each theme's potential impact, identifying likely winners and losers, and providing actionable strategic insights, the report helps organizations understand where...
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Thematic Analysis
FDI Trends in LATAM (2025)
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the Latin American (LATAM) region is projected to increase in 2025, sculpted by commodity demand, competing US-Chinese investments, and expanded bilateral trade agreements conductive of FDI inflows. According to GlobalData’s FDI database, opened Greenfield FDI projects are projected to increase by ~1.8% in 2025, preceding consecutive years of growth in 2022, 2023 and 2024. Bucking the global trend, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the Latin American (LATAM) region is projected to increase in 2025, sculpted...
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Thematic Analysis
FDI Trends in the Middle East (2025)
Following a period of significant Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) growth from 2019 to 2023, the inflow of FDI into the Middle East (ME) has slowed down due to risk premiums affecting investor confidence. Capital market reforms, eased equity caps, and limited FDI screening adopted by the likes of Saudi Arabia and the UAE have made material differences to making nations more compatible with global markets. Still, FDI projects opened in the ME region declined by 10.6% YoY in 2024, according...
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Sector Analysis
Clothing and Footwear Market Size, Key Trends, Regional and Category Performance, Competitive Landscape and Top Retailers to 2029
The Global Sector Series: Clothing & Footwear report offers comprehensive insight and analysis of the Clothing & Footwear market, the major players, the key trends and consumer attitudes. The report also includes consumer data from 2024. The global clothing & footwear market showcased subdued growth of 0.7% in 2024 as consumers were wary of spending on non-essentials due to high inflation and economic uncertainty. The market is forecast to see slightly greater growth of 2.2% in 2025 as global consumer...
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Thematic Analysis
FDI Trends in APAC (2025)
Overall, the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region experienced significant growth in inward Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) for 2024. This growth was primarily focused on sectors such as renewables, communications/media, and electronics, with the United States, United Kingdom, and France identified as major investors. In 2025, increasing trade barriers and geopolitical tensions are altering the landscape of APAC FDI. While protectionist measures and security-driven screening are redirecting some investments, such as semiconductors from Taiwan, towards the United States, resilient markets like India and...
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Sector Analysis
United Kingdom (UK) Apparel Market Size and Trend Analysis by Category, Retail Channel, Consumer Attitudes, Brands and Forecast to 2029
Report Value Proposition – Why This Matters for You The UK apparel market is navigating a period of cautious consumer spending as inflation, economic uncertainty, and shifting purchasing priorities continue to reshape demand. While consumers remain focused on value and essential purchases, gradual economic recovery is expected to create new opportunities across apparel categories, retail channels, and price segments through 2029. This report provides a comprehensive assessment of the UK apparel market, combining market sizing, competitive analysis, category performance, and...
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Company Insights
Forever 21: Failure Case Study
Forever 21 is a US-based fast fashion retailer which filed for bankruptcy in March 2025. However, its international stores and online channels continue to remain operational. Forever 21’s inefficient store inventory, loss of reputation, and stiff competition resulted in its downfall in 2025 Lack of a sustainability framework and weak online presence hindered Forever 21’s recovery
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Consumer Insights
Portugal Apparel Market Size, Consumer Insights, Competitive Landscape and Forecast to 2029
This report offers an overview of the apparel market in Portugal, including macroeconomic analysis, market forecasts to 2029, consumer insights, market shares, and analysis on local brands. In 2024, Portugal remained resilient despite the widespread economic downturn across Europe, with real GDP per capita rising 1.8%, supported by normalizing inflation, which declined to 2.4% from 4.3% the prior year.
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Sector Analysis
Social Commerce Market Summary, Competitive Analysis and Forecast to 2029
Global Social Commerce industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market size (value and volume 2019-24, and forecast to 2029). The profile also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market. Key Highlights - Social commerce is the process of selling products and services directly through social media platforms such as Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, etc. The entire shopping experience right from product discovery, selection and checkout takes...
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Sector Analysis
Europe Social Commerce Market Summary, Competitive Analysis and Forecast to 2029
Social Commerce in Europe industry profile provides top-line qualitative and quantitative summary information including: market share, market size (value and volume 2019-24, and forecast to 2029). The profile also contains descriptions of the leading players including key financial metrics and analysis of competitive pressures within the market. Key Highlights - Social commerce is the process of selling products and services directly through social media platforms such as Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, etc. The entire shopping experience right from product discovery, selection...
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