The changing apparel landscape in 2025

The apparel space has faced considerable headwinds in recent years – from changing consumer preferences to cutbacks in discretionary spending. We dove into the data for various apparel categories to explore emerging industry trends and see what foot traffic patterns can tell us about the state of apparel in 2025.
Key Takeaways

Between 2019 and 2024, the share of apparel visits going to off-price retailers and thrift store categories increased substantially, likely due to consumers’ prioritization of value and treasure-hunting.