Apparel and footwear in 2024: The big picture
Apparel and footwear in Norway witnessed a second year of volume decline in 2024, although the trend was less pronounced than in 2023. Despite the strong premiumisation trend, lower inflation and frequent discounting led to lower current value growth in 2024.
2024 key trends
In apparel and footwear, consumers are trading up to premium goods thanks to affordable prices and strong consumer purchasing power which makes them relatively immune to price changes. In Norway, unit price increases (in real terms) are relatively rare for apparel and footwear with retailers embracing discounting as a sales tool.
Competitive landscape
The apparel and footwear industry in Norway is relatively fragmented. Low-cost fashion giants like H&M, Cubus, Lindex, KappAhl, and Dressmann lead in terms of value share.
Retailing developments
Retail e-commerce continues to make progress in Norway following the boom during the pandemic, although there was a slight drop post-pandemic as consumers went back to in-store shopping. Online retailing is maturing amid a stronger focus on omnichannel strategies and in-store experience compared to before.
What next for apparel and footwear?
As a mature category, apparel and footwear faces a broadly positive outlook over the forecast period. Retail volume sales will be positively influenced by increased demand for a more expansive wardrobe, especially within sportswear.
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Overview:
Understand the latest market trends and future growth opportunities for the Apparel and Footwear industry in Norway with research from Euromonitor International's team of in-country analysts – experts by industry and geographic specialisation.
Key trends are clearly and succinctly summarised alongside the most current research data available. Understand and assess competitive threats and plan corporate strategy with our qualitative analysis, insight and confident growth projections.
Data and analysis in this report provides further detailed coverage dedicated to the following key categories, where applicable:
- Childrenswear
- Apparel and Accessories
- Menswear
- Womenswear
- Jeans
- Hosiery
- Footwear
- Sportswear
If you're in the Apparel and Footwear industry in Norway, our research will help you to make informed, intelligent decisions; to recognise and profit from opportunity, or to offer resilience amidst market uncertainty.
The Apparel and Footwear in Norway report includes:
- Analysis of key supply-side and demand trends
- Detailed segmentation of international and local products
- Historic volume and value sizes, company and brand market shares
- Five year forecasts of market trends and market growth
- Robust and transparent research methodology, conducted in-country
This report answers:
- What is the market size of Apparel and Footwear in Norway?
- Which are the leading brands in Norway?
- How are products distributed in Norway?
- How is the rise of e-commerce shaping demand?
- What % of apparel and footwear sales are made via grocery retailers?
- Do consumers want premium quality or fast fashion?
- How will COVID-19 and recession impact demand?
- How important is sustainability in Apparel and Footwear in Norway?
- Where is future growth expected to be most dynamic?
Apparel and Footwear in Norway
Apparel and footwear in 2024: The big picture
2024 key trends
Competitive landscape
Retailing developments
What next for apparel and footwear?
DISCLAIMER
Childrenswear in Norway
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Childrenswear volume sales remain under pressure
Low-cost retail chains lead in childrenswear
Sustainability trend is strongest in childrenswear
Stable outlook for childrenswear
Demographic trend is a limiting factor
Digital platforms will play prominent role in childrenswear
Apparel Accessories in Norway
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Apparel accessories sees mild improvement in volume sales
Brands perform well in the low cost, mid-range and luxury segments
E-commerce is key channel in accessories
Stagnant performance in the forecast period
Value sales likely to be hindered by infrequency of purchase and discounting
Competition from second-hand accessories
Menswear in Norway
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Menswear shows signs of recovery
Dressmann extends its leading position in menswear
Retail e-commerce gains appeal
Promising outlook for menswear
Discounting will continue to undermine value growth
Retail e-commerce will shape future development
Womenswear in Norway
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Womenswear shows signs of stabilisation
Fragmented landscape led by low cost retailers
Circular economy is strong in womenswear
Women to seek higher quality pieces and more functional sportswear
Price discounting expected to continue
The influence of retail e-commerce will continue to grow
Jeans in Norway
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Slowdown in sales following the post-pandemic peaks
Fashionable brands perform well in jeans
Stronger concerns in jeans regarding sustainability
Bright outlook ahead for jeans as staple product
High level of price discounting is challenging margins
Store-based retailers to remain key in jeans
Hosiery in Norway
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Hosiery sales face challenging trading period
Grocery retailers hold strong position in hosiery
Sustainable benefits enable brands to add value
Limited growth prospects in hosiery
Healthier lifestyles drive sales of socks
E-commerce sales are on the rise
Footwear in Norway
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Footwear sales begin to normalise
Nike and adidas lead the competitive landscape
Omnichannel strategies are leveraged to reduce high level of returns
Stable outlook in the footwear department
Players are reliant on using price promotions to drive sales
Sustainability will drive change in supply and demand
Sportswear in Norway
KEY DATA FINDINGS
Mature sportswear category sees demand patterns normalise
Norwegians are heavy users of sportswear
Omnichannel strategies gain importance
Solid performance in sportswear
Large consumer base is key advantage to sportswear
Sustainability as core part of brand messaging
The following categories and subcategories are included:
Apparel and Footwear
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- Baby and Toddler Wear
- Boys' Apparel
- Girls' Apparel
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- Belts
- Gloves
- Hats/Caps
- Scarves
- Ties
- Other Apparel Accessories
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- Men's Nightwear
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- Economy Men's Jeans
- Standard Men's Jeans
- Premium Men's Jeans
- Super Premium Men's Jeans
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- Men's Jackets and Coats
- Men's Jumpers
- Men's Shirts
- Men's Shorts and Trousers
- Men's Suits
- Men's Tops
- Other Men's Outerwear
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- Men's Swimwear
- Men's Underwear
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- Women's Nightwear
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- Economy Women's Jeans
- Standard Women's Jeans
- Premium Women's Jeans
- Super Premium Women's Jeans
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- Women's Dresses
- Women's Jackets and Coats
- Women's Jumpers
- Women's Leggings
- Women's Shirts and Blouses
- Women's Shorts and Trousers
- Women's Skirts
- Women's Suits
- Women's Tops
- Other Women's Outerwear
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- Women's Swimwear
- Women's Underwear
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- Nightwear
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- Economy Jeans
- Standard Jeans
- Premium Jeans
- Super Premium Jeans
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- Dresses
- Jackets and Coats
- Jumpers
- Leggings
- Shirts and Blouses
- Shorts and Trousers
- Skirts
- Suits
- Tops
- Other Outerwear
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- Swimwear
- Underwear
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- Sheer Hosiery
- Non-Sheer Hosiery
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- Children's Footwear
- Men's Footwear
- Women's Footwear
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- Performance Apparel
- Outdoor Apparel
- Sports-inspired Apparel
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- Performance Footwear
- Outdoor Footwear
- Sports-inspired Footwear
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Apparel and Footwear
Apparel is the aggregation of clothing and footwear. This dataset covers retail sales of apparel through both store-based retailers and non-store retailers. Excludes black market sales (i.e. untaxed, generated within informal retailing)and duty free sales (travel retail). Items must be new when sold to the consumer; second-hand/used items are excluded. Antique and/or vintage clothing and footwear is also excluded.
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