Children’s market leads growth in US footwear sales
29/07/2016
The group said that fashion sneakers were the “overwhelming driver” for the fashion and leisure footwear market in recent months. Higher temperatures in June also saw an increase in sales of sandals.
Children’s footwear led the way, as sales increased 17% year-on-year to $344 million. Sales of men’s footwear rose 6% to $1.1 billion and there was a 2% increase in the sales of women’s footwear to $1.2 billion.
The report said that June was an “outstanding” month for athletic footwear and there was a solid increase in the sales of running shoes, especially within the men’s and children’s markets. Sales of casual athletic footwear also grew.
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