An In-depth Look at Footwear Retail YTD
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The U.S. Footwear Industry
Market Drivers 12 months ending Jun ‘15
Prepared for FDRA members
September 2015
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Highlights
■ Women’s footwear represents the largest wearer segment, and generated an absolute dollar gain around +$1.3B. Men’s footwear also contributed over +$1B in incremental sales.
■ Millennials drove industry dollar growth, particularly ages 25-34. This segment increased +37%. But still keep watch on 65+ consumers which increased +14%, generating over +$500MM in growth volume.
■ Online footwear sales totaled $15 billion, up +13% in dollar sales. 23% of total footwear dollar sales are generated online.
■ Performance footwear contributed the largest dollar volume growth of about +$2B. Outdoor footwear also increased at a similar pace (+10%), generating almost +$500MM in incremental sales as consumers gravitate towards styles that facilitate an active lifestyle (or make them feel/look like they have one).
■ The South Region contributed dollar growth volume of about +$1.5B. The region increased +7%. Most of the growth came from South Atlantic region, which drove almost half of the South’s growth.
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The total footwear market is estimated at $64B for the 12 months ending (ME) Jun’15 and grew +5% YOY. Footwear has benefited from consumers’ increased spending on health and wellness categories, driving the comfort and athletic markets.
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0% 5% 10%
Footwear Market Sales Drivers 12ME Jun’15
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-4% 0% 4% 8% 12%
$0$25$50$75
Millions
$0$25$50$75
Total
Women’s
Men’s
Children’s
Total
Store
Website
Other
Dollar Volume ($ Billions) Dollar Sales % Change
Dollar Volume ($ Billions) Dollar Sales % Change
The total footwear market is estimated at $64B for 12ME Jun’15, up +5% YOY.
Total Footwear by Method of Purchase
■ Women’s and men’s footwear both generated over +$1MM in incremental sales vs. LY. However, children’s footwear increased at the fastest rate of +8%.
■ Online footwear sales continued to drive total market growth with an increase of +13%, or about +$1.7B in growth dollars. Online sales contributed over half the growth in total footwear.
Dollar Distribution
100%
74%
23%
3%
Source: The NPD Group/Consumer Tracking Service
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Footwear Market Sales Drivers 12ME Jun’15
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$0$10$20$30 0% 5% 10% 15%
$0$10$20$30 0% 5% 10%
Total Footwear by Category
Total Footwear by Type
■ Performance footwear is the second largest category, and contributed the largest dollar volume growth of about +$2B. Although a much smaller category, outdoor footwear also increased at a similar pace generating almost +$500MM in incremental sales.
■ Sneakers continued to increase (up +6%), driving almost 40% of footwear’s overall growth. Both boots and sandals increased +8% vs LY, together contributing nearly +$2B to total footwear sales.
Casual
Performance
Dress/Evening
Dollar Volume ($ Billions) Dollar Sales % Change
Dollar Volume ($ Billions) Dollar Sales % Change
Sneaker
Shoe
Boot
Sandal
Source: The NPD Group/Consumer Tracking Service
Sport Leisure
Outdoor
Work/Safety
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Footwear Market Sales Drivers 12ME Jun’15
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0%10%20%30% -40% -20% 0% 20% 40%
0%10%20% -10% 0% 10% 20%
Total Footwear by Age of Wearer
Total Footwear by Income
■ Growth in the footwear market is being driven primarily by the older Millennial segment (ages 25-34), generating over +$1B in growth volume. 65+ consumers are also a notable driver, with a dollar increase of +14%.
■ Spending among $75-$100K households increased +15% generating the most incremental dollar sales of all the segments (+$1B).
■ $200K+ consumers’ footwear spend continued to rise and outpace the rest, with an increase of +36%.
Dollar Share % Dollar Sales % Change
Dollar Share % Dollar Sales % Change
Under 13
13-17
18-24
35-44
45-54
55-64
65+
25-34
Under $25K
$25K-$50K
$50K-$75K
$75K-$100K
$100K-$150K
$150K-$200K
$200K+
Source: The NPD Group/Consumer Tracking Service
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Footwear Market Sales Drivers 12ME Jun’15
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$0$10$20
Millions
-10% 0% 10% 20%
Total Footwear by Ethnicity
Total Footwear by Region
■ Growth in the footwear market came from White consumers, who generated over +$1.6B in growth dollars. Hispanic consumers’ dollar sales growth outpaced the rest of the market, increasing +9%. This increase contributed about +$1.2B in incremental sales.
■ The South Region generated the largest dollar growth volume of about +$1.5B. The region increased +7%. All sub-regions grew, but the greatest incremental sales came from the South Atlantic (+$700MM).
New England
Middle Atlantic
East North Central
West North Central
South Atlantic
East South Central
West South Central
Mountain
Pacific
100%
Central
South
West
Dollar Volume ($ Billions) Dollar Sales % Change
Dollar Volume ($ Billions) Dollar Sales % Change
Source: The NPD Group/Consumer Tracking Service
$0$20$40
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Other
-5% 0% 5% 10% 15%
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