"For fashion retailers, appealing to the ever-changing teen market is challenging. Teenage consumers are savvy, trendy, and price conscious. They have high expectations of apparel brands and are looking for a variety of styles and sizes, as well as relevant and poignant brand ...

"Although future growth faces some challenges due to declining birth rates, the market is steady. Retailers need to find ways to evolve the meaning of value and convenience for parents, especially as they do more shopping online. Further, looking to existing shoppers to drive ...

“The growing tween and teen population presents opportunities for the sector, particularly for retailers that offer the latest trends in age-appropriate styles because over half of children aged 10-14 want their clothes to be fashionable. Young fashion retailers are in a good ...

"Parents continue to struggle with issues related to sizing and would likely welcome solutions that address this. In-store shopping is preferred over online shopping given that parents often need their children to try on clothes, but online purchasing should become more ...

“The mother and baby products retail market has not only grown quickly, but it has also quickly moved online. However, it is a market where trust in quality and advice are crucial. Consumers need to be convinced of product quality in-store before they go on to buy online.

“Babywear has lent the market some resilience and as well as benefiting from the recent baby boom, it has been more protected from the economic downturn due to the strong gifting market. Boyswear has seen the slowest growth, and the sector has struggled due to a move away from ...

“Given that a third of parents interviewed shop for children’s clothing online and the exponential growth experienced overall by online shopping, should retailers in this market be learning from Best Buy’s stated intention to move away from the large store format and to a more ...