US fashion footwear sales rise 4% in 2013
21/02/2014
Outdoor and casual experienced the largest growth by value, at 10% and 7%, respectively.
The women’s segment grew 2% in value to $23.8 billion and 2% in volume, representing two-thirds of the market. The men’s segment grew 7% in value to $12.5 billion and 9% in volume, while children’s shoe sales increased 2% in value to $5.22 billion and 3% in volume.
Looking at the methods of purchase, website purchases, which represented 19% of fashion footwear sales in 2013, increased 16% over 2012. The average price of an online purchase of fashion footwear was higher than an in-store purchase.
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