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Apparel and Footwear to 2030: Building Resilience Amidst Volatility and Muted Global Growth
16 Mar 26Global apparel and footwear is entering a period of cautious growth, technological disruption and polarising market dynamics. Growth prospects to 2030 remain subdued, amid persistent geopolitical unrest, inflationary headwinds, widening socioeconomic divides and shifting consumer preferences. Yet, even amid such volatility, there are opportunities for players that can pivot, diversify and innovate.
Marguerite LeRolland
Highlights from Source Fashion, January 2026: Reframing Sustainable Fashion
16 Feb 26In January 2026, we had the opportunity to speak about Fashion Navigating the New World Order at Source Fashion, Olympia London – the leading fashion sourcing event in Europe – which connects buyers, brands and manufacturers from around the world.
Marguerite LeRolland
The Evolution of Luxury Gifting and its Impact on Valentine’s Day 2026
12 Feb 26As the global economy navigates slow growth, tight labour markets and ongoing geopolitical tensions, luxury consumers are becoming more selective about how and where they spend. Nevertheless, the market continues to demonstrate resilience. With January’s period of restraint now behind us, Valentine’s Day 2026 represents the first major opportunity to reignite demand, followed closely by Chinese New Year and Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of Ramadan. Against this backdrop, Valentine’s Day 2026 is shaping up to be a telling moment for the luxury market.
Fflur Roberts
Luxury and Fashion 2026: Navigating Uncertainty, Embracing Change and Leading with Purpose
22 Jan 26As we step into 2026, global markets face a complex landscape shaped by resilient but restrained growth, evolving trade dynamics, cost volatility, widening consumer market polarisation and the emerging influence of Generation Alpha. The new Trump tariffs, ongoing geopolitical tensions, and persistent economic uncertainty will continue to shape business decisions worldwide. The big question is what does this mean for luxury and fashion in the months ahead?
Fflur Roberts
President Trump's First Year: How Migration and (De)Regulation Policies Shaped Industries
20 Jan 26The first year of President Trump’s second term has been marked by a series of policy shocks signalling an era of heightened uncertainty for the global economy. Euromonitor International identified six pillars of Trump’s policies during his first year, three of which have dominated: Tariffs, Migration and (De)Regulation. Industries have faced higher costs, supply chain disruptions and changing consumer demands.
Euromonitor International
Luxury and Fashion: What to Expect in 2026 and Beyond
20 Jan 26Listen to our experts, Fflur Roberts (Gloabal Insight Manager: Luxury Goods) and Marguerite LeRolland (Global Insight Manager: Fashion) discuss the key trends in luxury and fashion in 2026, and strategies to build growth and resilience.
Fflur Roberts