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THE SINGLE SOURCE OF TRUTH FOR

Apparel

It’s critical for apparel brands to keep tabs on industry trends. What’s hot today will be blasé tomorrow. Innovation becomes retro. Seasons change. Hemlines rise and fall, and so do your sales figures.

To help you win in this competitive market, we provide the most complete global view of the apparel industry based on best-in-class point-of-sale and consumer data.

We also offer forecasting, segmentation, price and promotion evaluation, and more. Our industry analysts push you beyond these unmatched data assets to inspire actions and unlock growth.

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It all starts with

Apparel Industry Experts

Kristen Classi-Zummo

Executive Director, Industry Advisor, Apparel

Expert Bio

“Apparel is more complex than ever. The greatest challenge to brands and retailers, once forecasting trends and colors accurately, has evolved into having the right multi-tiered strategy and anticipating consumer demand. Prioritizing your product and assortment is essential, but lasting success requires a broader perspective.”

Drive Apparel Strategy with Precision Data

Circana’s insights go beyond the surface, giving you the tools to make smarter, data-driven decisions. Here’s how we help:

Understand Crucial Demographics

Optimize Product Portfolio

Benchmark Your Sales Performance

Quantify Your Media’s Impact

INDUSTRY RANKING

Data Spotlight

Apparel Category Leaders and Notable Sales Changes

The top three categories by sales are Tops, Bottoms, and Dresses. No changes in ranking occurred among the listed products compared to the prior period. Sleepwear and Outerwear showed substantial sales growth, up 5.4% and 7.0% respectively, while Dresses declined by 6.6%. All other categories had modest changes under 7%.

Source: Circana, Liquid AI™,

April, 2026

Data Source:

Point of Sale (POS) Data

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Industry Ranking

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Insights in Action

Back-to-School Shoppers are Seeking Value, Comfort, and Style, Circana Reports

Back-to-school shoppers are focused on getting the most for their money this year, balancing budget concerns with a desire for comfort, style, and versatility. From denim and sneakers to personality-driven backpacks, key trends are shaping what families buy—and why. See which categories are positioned to win and what's driving consumer decisions this season. The biggest surprise may be where shoppers are choosing to spend...

16 Jul 2026

Industry Posts

Featured Solutions for Apparel Brands

Circana offers tailored solutions for every corner of the apparel industry, helping brands stay ahead in a competitive market.

Channel Performance

From e-commerce to brick-and-mortar, we show you where your products perform best and how to optimize your assortment for each channel.

Pricing and Promotions

We analyze how discounts and pricing strategies impact sales, ensuring you maximize revenue without eroding brand value.

Concept Testing

Before launching a new product, we help you gauge consumer interest and refine your offering. For instance, is your new probiotic formula resonating with your target audience?

With Circana, you get the clarity you need to make confident, growth-driven decisions.