United Kingdom (UK) Menswear Market Size and Trend Analysis by Category, Segments, Region, Key Brands, and Forecast, 2022-2026

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United Kingdom Menswear Market Report Overview

The United Kingdom (UK) menswear market size was £11.7 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of less than 1% during 2022 – 2026. The UK menswear market recovered post the pandemic driven by a resurgence in both holiday wear and occasion wear.

The UK menswear market research report offers comprehensive insight and analysis of the country’s menswear market, the major players, the key trends, and consumer attitudes. It also provides a detailed analysis of the key trends shaping the market, market size and forecasts, and the performance of key retailers.

United Kingdom Menswear Market Outlook

United Kingdom Menswear Market Outlook

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The UK Menswear Market Drivers

The factors driving the demand for menswear in the UK are rising fashion consciousness, the importance of value for money, sportswear dominance, and destination shopping. Though inflation is expected to significantly dampen total apparel spending in the UK in 2023, menswear will be more resilient than menswear. This is partly due to males’ greater preference for classic, high-quality, and versatile pieces, which offer better value for money.

The UK Menswear Market – Key Trends

The outbreak of the pandemic in 2020 and the subsequent decline in men’s apparel spending led to several key menswear falling into administration. A few of the brands have since been acquired, but new owners will need to ensure the brands are refreshed and regain relevance, by adapting to long-term trends such as casualization and the switch to shopping more online.

Ted Baker’s reliance on formalwear and occasionwear was a hindrance during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the long-term trend of home working has resulted in a lack of significant uplift in sales post-pandemic. Consequently, the brand was put up for sale in April 2022, with its acquisition by Authentic Brands Group for

The UK Menswear Market Segmentation by Distribution Channels

The key distribution channels in the UK menswear market are clothing, footwear & accessories specialists, online specialists, department stores, value, discount, & variety stores and general merchandise retail, other online retail, and hypermarkets, supermarkets, and hard discounters, and others. The clothing, footwear & accessories specialists held the highest share of the total menswear channels in 2022.  ​

The UK Menswear Market Analysis, by Distribution Channels

The UK Menswear Market Analysis, by Distribution Channels

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The UK Menswear Market - Competitive Landscape

The leading players in the UK menswear market are Next​, Marks & Spencer (M&S), Primark​, ASOS, ASDA, JD Sports, TK Maxx​, and Zara​ among others. Next’s broad appeal and wide selection of brands enabled it to retain its leading position in the UK menswear market in 2022.

The UK Menswear Market Analysis, by Leading Retailers

The UK Menswear Market Analysis, by Leading Retailers

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The UK Menswear Market Report Overview

Market Size (2022) £11.7 Billion
CAGR (2022 – 2026) <1%
Key Distribution Channels Clothing, Footwear & Accessories Specialists, Online Specialists, Department Stores, Value, Discount, & Variety Stores and General Merchandise Retail, Other Online Retail, and Hypermarkets, Supermarkets, and Hard Discounters, and Others
Leading Retailers Next​, Marks & Spencer (M&S), Primark​, ASOS, ASDA, JD Sports, TK Maxx​, and Zara

Reasons to Buy

  • Learn how spiraling inflation will impact the UK Menswear market, and which players are most at threat from changing consumer habits.
  • Identify the key approaches retailers are taking to stand out in the UK Menswear market, and how you can adapt these to fit your own business.
  • Understand where the demand lies within the UK menswear market across various price positionings, types of apparel (e.g., casualwear, formalwear), and retailers.

2Tall
Adidas
Amazon
ASDA
ASOS
Axel Arigato
Bad Rhino
boohoo group
boohoo.com
boohooMAN
Carhartt
Castore
Decathlon
Dior Homme
eBay
END.
Far Afield
Fast Retailing
Flannels
Gieves & Hawkes
Gymshark
H&M
House of Fraser
JD Sports
John Lewis & Partners
Marks & Spencer
Matalan
Moss Bros
New Look
Next
Nike
Palace
Percival
Primark
Puma
Sainsbury's
Selfridges
SHEIN
Sports Direct
Supreme
Tesco
Theory
TK Maxx
TM Lewin
Uniqlo
Wax London
Zara

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

KEY TRENDS IN THE UK MENSWEAR MARKET

UK Menswear Market Drivers

UK Menswear Market Inhibitors

Key Trends

M&A menswear activity provides future growth opportunities

Hybrid working catalyzes demand for more versatile smart/casual wear

Streetwear retailers are focusing on experiential shopping to boost footfall

Sporting events, particularly within football, present opportunities

Strategies for Success in the UK Menswear Market

THE UK MENSWEAR MARKET: UK MARKET SIZE AND FORECASTS 2016-2026

UK Menswear Market, 2016, 2022 & 2026

UK Menswear Market, Annual Growth and Spend Per Head, 2016-2026

UK Clothing Market Share by Subsector, 2016, 2022 & 2026

UK Clothing Market Growth by Subsector, 2016-2026

THE UK MENSWEAR MARKET: WHERE PEOPLE SHOP

UK Menswear Online Market, 2016-2026

UK Menswear Online vs Offline Growth, 2016-2026

UK Menswear Location Preferences

UK Menswear Fulfilment Preferences

UK Menswear Market by Channel, 2016, 2022 & 2026

Top 10 UK Menswear Retailer Market Shares

Top 10 UK Menswear Retailer Outlooks

Top 10 UK Menswear Retailer Comparative Metrics

Top 10 UK Menswear Retailer Competitor Overlaps

UK Menswear Most Shopped At Retailers

Retailer Profiles

JD Sports

John Lewis & Partners

ASOS

Ted Baker

Uniqlo

Castore and boohooMAN

Retailers to Watch

THE UK MENSWEAR MARKET: HOW PEOPLE SHOP

Who Shops and Where They Are Located

Categories Purchased

Which Categories They Buy

Which Niche Categories They Buy

Frequency of Shopping

Impacts of Inflation on Clothing & Footwear Spend

THE UK MENSWEAR MARKET: WHY PEOPLE SHOP

What’s Important

Clothing Inspirations

Social Media Inspiration

Trying New Styles

METHODOLOGY, DEFINITIONS AND CONTACTS

Table

List of Tables

Fulfilment Methods Used When Purchasing Clothing Online, by Demographic

Anticipated 2023 Changes in Market Share for Top 10 UK Menswear Retailers

Comparative Metrics for Top 10 UK Menswear Retailers

Competitor Shopper Overlaps of Top 10 UK Menswear Retailers

Menswear Categories Purchased, by Demographic

Niche Menswear Categories Purchased, by Demographic

How Frequently Shoppers Buy Clothing, Footwear and/or Accessories for Themselves, by Demographic

What’s Important to Consumers When Purchasing Menswear, by Demographic

What Inspires Menswear Shoppers’ Clothing Choices, by Age

Which Social Media Site Inspires Men’s Clothing Choices the Most, by Age

Figures

List of Figures

UK Menswear Market Value 2016, 2022 & 2026 (£ bn) with Five-Year CAGR (%)

UK Menswear Market Value (£ bn) 2016-2026, Annual Growth (%) and Spend Per Head (£)

UK Clothing Market Share by Subsector, 2016, 2022 & 2026 (%)

UK Clothing Market Annual Growth (%) by Subsector, 2016-2026

UK Menswear Online Market Size (£ bn) and Online Penetration (%), 2016-2026

UK Menswear Online vs Offline Annual Growth (%), 2016-2026

Instore Locations Used to Purchase Menswear

Fulfilment Methods Used When Purchasing Clothing Online

UK Menswear Channel Shares (%), 2016, 2022 and 2026

Market Shares (%) of the Top 10 UK Menswear Retailers 2021 & 2022(f)

Top Retailers Menswear Shoppers Visited and Purchased Clothing From

Where Else JD Sports’ Menswear Shoppers Shop for Menswear

JD Sports’ Menswear Shopper Penetration by Demographic

JD Sports’ 2017-2022 UK Menswear Market Share (%)

Where Else John Lewis & Partners’ Menswear Shoppers Shop for Menswear

John Lewis & Partners’ Menswear Shopper Penetration by Demographic

John Lewis & Partners’ 2017-2022 UK Menswear Market Share (%)

Where Else ASOS’ Menswear Shoppers Shop for Menswear

ASOS’ Menswear Shopper Penetration by Demographic

ASOS’ 2017-2022 UK Menswear Market Share (%)

Where Else Ted Baker’s Menswear Shoppers Shop for Menswear

Ted Baker’s Menswear Shopper Penetration by Demographic

Ted Baker’s 2017-2022 UK Menswear Market Share (%)

Where Else Uniqlo’s Menswear Shoppers Shop for Menswear

Uniqlo’s Menswear Shopper Penetration by Demographic

Uniqlo 2017-2022 UK Menswear Market Share (%)

Consumers That Shop for Menswear by Demographic

Profile of Menswear Shoppers

Menswear Categories Purchased

Types of Brands Menswear Shoppers Purchased From For Clothing, Footwear and/or Accessories

Niche Menswear Categories Purchased

How UK Consumers Intend to Change Their Clothing & Footwear Shopping Habits Due to Rising Prices

What’s Important to Consumers When Purchasing Menswear

What Inspires Menswear Shoppers’ Clothing Choices

Which Social Media Site Inspires Men’s Clothing Choices The Most

Agreement Statement – I Don’t Have Confidence to Try New Fashion Styles

Agreement Statement – I Would Like More Style Advice on Which Fashion Styles Would Suit Me

Agreement Statement – New Fashion Trends Encourage Me to Purchase Clothing More Frequently

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