The statistic depicts the global market share of athletic footwear companies in 2015. Nike's market share of the athletic footwear market stood at **** percent in 2015. Athletic footwear market share – additional information Nike, the world's largest supplier and manufacturer of athletic shoes, apparel and other sports equipment, is a clear leader in the athletic footwear market. Founded in 1964, Nike acquired several footwear and apparel companies such as Cole Haan, Bauer Hockey, Converse, Hurley International, Starter and Umbro over the years, further increasing its market share in the global athletic footwear market. With more than one thousand stores worldwide and almost ** billion U.S. dollars revenue from its footwear segment, Nike held about ** percent of the global athletic footwear market share in 2015. Nike’s main competitor in the footwear market is the German multinational corporation Adidas, one of the most successful sportswear companies in Europe and Nike’s long-term rival. Headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany, Adidas is the second largest athletic footwear company in the world with about *** percent of the market share. In 2016, the adidas Group produced around *** million pairs of shoes, which were sold under brand names such as adidas, Reebok and TaylorMade. This was the highest number since 2008. In 2014, for instance, about *** million pairs of shoes were produced globally by the adidas Group. Footwear is the most profitable category for the adidas Group, closely followed by apparel.

Sporting goods company adidas was valued at over 15.7 billion U.S. dollars in 2023, an increase from the 14.6 billion U.S. dollars recorded for one year earlier. The multinational corporation is the second-largest sportswear company in the world.

adidas is in the game Footwear is a crucial product for adidas, with about half of net sales being generated by the category. The company sold approximately 419 million pairs of shoes in 2022. European football (soccer) is one of adidas' main focal points, with the brand sponsoring top clubs such as Manchester United.

Sponsorship revenue Big brands like adidas play a major in the world of sports sponsorships. To give an example, major sports leagues, such as the NFL and the NBA, each made over one and a half billion U.S. dollars' worth of sponsorship revenue in 2022.

In 2024, the adidas Group's market capitalization amounted to approximately 42.28 billion euros, up from 32.88 billion euros in the previous year. The company’s market capitalization almost doubled between 2015 and 2016, when its value rose by around 12 billion euros. In 2000, the company’s market capitalization amounted to 2.99 billion euros. Market capitalization represents the value of a listed company. Adidas The adidas Group manufactures and sells a wide range of clothing items and sports equipment. Adidas is one of the best-known names in this industry. Its main competitors are Nike, Puma, and Under Armour. In 2024, the adidas Group had net sales amounting to 23.68 billion euros. The company’s increase in value is possibly attributed to its sponsorship deals with some of the most influential athletes in the world, most notably David Beckham and Lionel Messi. Furthermore, adidas has collaborated with fashion designers and celebrities such as Stella McCartney and Donald Glover in recent years.

Snapshot img { margin: 10px !important; } Outlook of the football apparel market

Technavio’s market research analyst predicts that the global football apparel market will grow steadily at a CAGR of more than 4% during the forecast period. The growing demand for popular player jerseys will spur the growth of the football apparel market globally. For instance, there is an augmented demand for jerseys of famous soccer players with their names on them like Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, and Wayne Rooney, among others. Nike and Adidas are the top manufacturers that sponsor many soccer clubs, and they also sell players’ jerseys. Besides the all-time favorite players, the jerseys of new players are also in demand which will aid in the growth of this market in the coming years.

In this industry research report, analysts have estimated factors like the growing demand for women’s football apparel to impel the prospects for market growth until the end of the forecast period. The increasing number of women participating in football has led to an augmented demand for women’s football apparel. The popularity of football among women and the growing awareness about the health benefits of sports are driving women to pursue this sport. Moreover, Sports England launched the campaign This Girl Can in 2015 to encourage girls to participate in sports, and this campaign was successful and was viewed by more than 13 million people. Such campaigns encourage women to take part in sports, especially football, and will, therefore, aid in the growth of the football apparel market during the forecast period.

Product segmentation and analysis of the football apparel market

Football shorts
Footballs shirts

During 2015, the football shirts segment dominated the market and accounted for close to 72% of the market share. The increasing popularity of football and the growing fan base worldwide for major clubs and national teams is expected to bolster the growth of this market segment during the forecast period. Moreover, the market is expected to experience an increase in sales by 2018 because of the upcoming World Cup.

Geographical segmentation and analysis of the football apparel market

Americas
APAC
Europe
MEA

In 2015, Europe was the largest market for football apparel and is expected to maintain its position with a market share of approximately 49% until the end of 2020. Factors such as the upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia will propel the market for football apparel in the region. Moreover, the increasing participation of women in football is also driving this market in the region.

Competitive landscape and key vendors

The global market for football apparel is highly consolidated with the presence of a few leading international vendors like Adidas and Nike. Intense competition among these providers results in the introduction of several advanced and innovative products in the market. The existing competition together with rapid changes in consumer preference and technology will lead to the growth of this market.

Key vendors in this market are -

Adidas
Nike
Puma
Under Armour
Umbro

Other prominent vendors in this market include Amer Sports, ASICS, Diadora, Joma, Lotto, Mizuno, New Balance Athletic Shoe, Select Sports, and Slazenger.

Key questions answered in the report include

What will the market size and the growth rate be in 2020?
What are the key factors driving the global football apparel market?
What are the key market trends impacting the growth of the global football apparel market?
What are the challenges to market growth?
Who are the key vendors in the global football apparel market?
What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the vendors in the global football apparel market?
Trending factors influencing the market shares of the Americas, APAC, Europe, and MEA.
What are the key outcomes of the five forces analysis of the global football apparel market?

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Snapshot img { margin: 10px !important; } Overview of the global online sports retailing market

Market research analysts at Technavio predict that the global online sports retailing market will grow steadily at a CAGR of close to 4% by 2021. Owing to the high penetration of internet services, improved economy, and the upgradation of purchase and delivery options, there is an increasing preference for shopping through smart devices. Additionally, the emergence of m-commerce and the focus of e-commerce platforms towards providing detailed information on products including quality, safety measures, and user guidance to the consumers, also drives the preference of consumers towards online shopping. According to this market research and analysis, this rise in online spending will be one of the major factors that will have a positive influence on the growth of the online sports retailing market.

There is a rising trend for purchasing consumer electronics online and this is mainly due to the increasing emphasis on mobile commerce. Due to the increasing popularity of shopping through mobile devices, the coming years will witness a significant increase in online retail sales. Furthermore, the increased security features for online payments, free delivery, improved online customer services, and the customer-friendly designs of shopping websites, also contribute to the growth of the m-commerce market. This rising emphasis on mobile commerce will be one of the major trends that will gain traction in the online sports retailing market during the next few years.

Competitive landscape and key vendors

Characterized by the presence of several online players operating across the globe, this market appears to be highly competitive. Due to factors such as price wars, mergers and acquisitions, and seasonal sales, the level of competition among the vendors in this marketspace will further intensify in the coming years. With the increasing competition, the vendors in the online sports retailing market are focusing on technological innovations, which will help them meet consumer expectations. Furthermore, to attract customer preference, the vendors are also concentrating on offering a wide range of products, enhancing the ease of browsing, and providing different payment options.

The leading vendors in the market are -

Academy Sports + Outdoors
Amazon.com
Alibaba.com
DICK's Sporting Goods
Walmart

The other prominent vendors in the market include Adidas, ASICS, Columbia Sportwear, MIZUNO, Nike, PUMA, and Under Armour.

Segmentation by product and analysis of the online sports retailing market

Sports equipment
Sports apparel
Sports footwear

During 2016, the sports apparel segment accounted for the major shares and dominated this market. Factors such as the increased comfort, better costs, and product variety provided by online sports apparel retailers, will contribute to the growth of this market segment in the coming years. Additionally, the growing trend towards network marketing, mobile commerce, and the presence of social media, will also boost the growth of the online sports retailing market in this segment.

Geographical segmentation and analysis of the online sports retailing market

APAC
Europe
North America
ROW

This market study estimates that in terms of geographic regions, North America will be the major revenue contributor to the market throughout the predicted period. Due to the increasing obesity rates, consumers in this region are increasingly focusing on having a healthy lifestyle, which will drive the demand for sports apparel and equipment. Furthermore, the increase in number of innovative product launches and the implementation of regulations that mandate the use of protective gear, will also augment the growth prospects of the online sports retailing market in this region.

Key questions answered in the report include

What will the market size and the growth rate be in 2021?
What are the key factors driving the global online sports retailing market? 
What are the key market trends impacting the growth of the global online sports retailing market? 
What are the challenges to market growth?
Who are the key vendors in the global online sports retailing market? 
What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the vendors in the global online sports retailing market?
Trending factors influencing the market shares of APAC, Europe, North America, and ROW.
What are the key outcomes of the five forces analysis of the global online sports retailing market? 

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Online sports retailing market consists of different objects and gears used in any sporting activities. These includes sports apparel, sports protective equipment, sports equipment, and sports footwear. The major share of the revenue is generated from the sale of various sports ap

This timeline shows adidas Group's net sales worldwide from 2000 to 2024. In 2024, adidas Group's net sales amounted to about **** billion euros. adidas The adidas Group is the largest sporting goods manufacturer in Europe and the second-largest worldwide – only behind long-term competitor Nike. The company manufactures sports clothing, as well as other products, such as bags, shirts, watches, eyewear, and so on. The company is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany, but has many major locations all over the world. Adidas was founded in 1949 and employs nearly ****** employees worldwide. The company's name originated from its founder: ‘Adi’ from Adolf and ‘Das’ from Dassler’. The official adidas logo is characterized by the three stripes and the three leaves symbolizing the Olympic spirit, which combines the three continental plates. The adidas brand is one of the most valuable German sports brands and enjoys a great brand loyalty among consumers of both genders. The company's sales are divided among the following main product categories: footwear, apparel, and hardware. Footwear captured the largest sales share in 2024, as well as previous years. Besides selling sporting goods, the adidas Group has repeatedly sponsored a range of sport clubs involved in a large variety of different sports. However, the marketing focus of their sponsorship still focuses on the team sport of soccer.

Snapshot img { margin: 10px !important; } Global yoga apparel market overview

Hectic work schedules and the increasing health issues are influencing people across the globe to start exercising by engaging in various activities. There is also a sizeable increase in health issues such as diabetes, high cholesterol, and obesity around the world. The rising obese population that demands the need for physical inactivity coupled with the awareness on the intake of high cholesterol and saturated fats will influence the demand for yoga and fitness apparel.This market research analysis identifies the growing preference for healthy and fit lifestyle as one of the primary growth factors for this market. The increasing awareness of the importance of being healthy and fit is triggering the demand for fitness and yoga apparel. Market research analysts at Technavio predict that the global yoga apparel market size will grow steadily during the forecast period and post a CAGR of more than 3% by 2021.

This market research report identifies the growth in organized retail as one of the key yoga apparel market trends behind the growth of this market. The yoga apparel is sold through several distribution channels. Fitness apparel sold through the organized retail sector contributes to the maximum sale of new units of yoga apparel. With the specialty stores, mono brand stores, and department stores, hypermarkets, and supermarkets, increasingly contributing to the sales of yoga apparel, the focus of major retailers towards expanding their operational facilities will significantly fuel the growth of the yoga apparel market. One of the major retail chains Target, has already opened four new department stores in the US. Similarly, Stein Mart has also announced plans to open more than 10 new stores in North America by the end of 2017.

Competitive landscape and key vendors

The yoga apparel market is fragmented with the presence of multiple vendors who focus more on business expansions to capture more market shares. The vendors usually compete on factors such as price, quality, and brand. To capture a sizeable portion of the market and increase their revenue shares, the vendors in the market follow effective strategies such as M&A activities and increased R&D investments. The yoga apparel industry is dominated by the vendors that have strong financial resources and this is inducing the emerging vendors to take innovative measures to increase their visibility.

The leading vendors in the market are -

Adidas
Manduka
Nike
Puma
Under Armour
VF Corporation

The other prominent vendors in the market are Amer Sports, ASICS America Corporation, Columbia Sportswear, Eddie Bauer, Everlast Worldwide, Hanesbrands, HuggerMugger, La Vie Boheme Yoga, and YogaDirect.

Segmentation by product type and analysis of the yoga apparel market

Bottom Wear
Top Wear

During 2016, the top wear segment accounted for the major shares and dominated the yoga apparel market. The yoga tops are made of materials including spandex and nylon to provide comfort to the wearer and come with a racerback for extra comfort. Factors such as the use of comfortable material while providing support and allowing movement will contribute to the growth of this market segment in the coming years.

Segmentation by gender and analysis of the yoga apparel market

Women’s Yoga Apparel
Men’s Yoga Apparel

During 2016, the women’s yoga apparel segment accounted for the major shares and dominated the market, according to the global yoga apparel industry statistics report. Factors such as increase in the population of working women and the rise in number of health and fitness conscious women will drive the market’s growth in this segment. The desire to look slim and fit and the increasing number of obese women is influencing vendors to update their product lines to integrate their fitness products with new styles and designs.

Key questions answered in the report include

What will the yoga apparel market size and the growth rate be in 2021?
What are the key factors driving the global yoga apparel market?
What are the key yoga apparel market trends impacting the growth?
What are the challenges to the yoga apparel market growth?
Who are the key vendors in the global yoga apparel market?
What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the vendors in the global yoga apparel market?
Trending factors influencing the yoga apparel market shares of the Americas, APAC, and EMEA.
What are the key outcomes of the five forces analysis of the global yoga apparel market? 

Technavio also offers customization on reports based on specific client requirement.

In fiscal 2024, Nike's footwear revenue from the EMEA region amounted to about 8.5 billion U.S. dollars. This is higher than the revenue generated by the apparel and equipment segments, which produced close to four and a half billion dollars and about 750 million dollars, respectively, that year. Nike in the EMEA region The EMEA region is the second largest market for Nike's footwear division. North America accounted for almost half of the footwear division's revenue, generating close to 15 billion U.S dollars in 2024, compared to around 19 billion U.S dollars generated by other regions. Overall, the 13.6 billion U.S dollars generated in the EMEA region, contributed to Nike's global revenue reaching over 51 billion U.S dollars in 2024. adidas Similar to Nike, the adidas product category sales share is led by footwear, which was responsible for over half of the company's net sales. However, apparel is not as far behind at Adidas, contributing over a third of sales.

The timeline shows Nike's estimated global market share in athletic footwear from 2011 to 2025. Between 2011 and 2025, Nike's global market share in sports and sports inspired footwear is predicted to remain steady at around **** percent. Nike Founded in January 25, 1964 and headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, Nike, Inc. is the world's leading supplier of athletic shoes and apparel and a major manufacturer of sports equipment. In 2016, the company employed over *********** people worldwide. The company sponsors many high-profile professional athletes such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Rafael Nadal, Lebron James, and Rory Mcllroy to use their products and promote and advertise their technology and design. On top of that, Nike also manufactures and provides kits (uniforms) for a wide range of sports teams like Barcelona, Manchester City, and Paris Saint-Germain and many U.S. colleges as well. Over the years, the sporting goods industry has seen many mergers and acquisitions. Other key players in the industry include Reebok, Adidas, Puma, and Under Armour. Some of these companies are joining up with fashion designers to produce new clothing styles and widen their product lines. As a result, consumption will continue to be driven by a trend toward less formal dress in the workplace and demand from specific demographics such as teenagers and baby boomers.

The average selling price for athletic footwear was around ** U.S. dollars as of 2017. This figure has remained relatively flat over the past number of years. The price of sneakers, one of the most popular forms of athletic footwear, varies greatly depending on the brand of sneaker in question.

What is athletic footwear?
Formal, casual, athletic: footwear comes in a wide variety of shapes, styles, colors, and sizes. Sports or athletic footwear relates to footwear which is intended for use in sports. However, it also includes shoes which are athletic in style but not made for playing sports. There are many terms for athletic footwear, such as sports shoes, gym shoes, tennis shoes, and kicks.

Who are the leading footwear companies in the United States?
Nike, adidas, and Puma are some of the leading footwear companies in the world, generating billions of U.S. dollars from footwear sales each year. As of 2016, Nike held the largest share of the U.S. footwear market with a **** percent share. As of 2017, Nike and adidas held the lion’s share of the U.S. sports footwear market, with a combined share of over ** percent.

This statistic shows data on the projected development of the global sports apparel market revenue from 2019 to 2025. The global sports apparel market is expected to increase from ****** billion U.S. dollars in 2019 to a projected ****** billion U.S. dollars in 2025. Sports apparel is clothing which is especially designed for sports and physical exercise. Garments may include T-shirts, shorts, running tights, swimsuits, wet suits and trainers. An increasing number of individuals are beginning to wear sports apparel and sports shoes as part of everyday life, not only as part of a work out. In a survey conducted in the United States in 2016, the largest share of respondents said Nike was their favourite brand for sports apparel. Respondents also cited Under Armour, adidas, New Balance and Sketchers in the top five brands for sports apparel. In 2017, Nike generated a revenue of **** billion U.S. dollars.

In 2020, the global sportswear giant Nike took the largest market share in China's apparel and footwear market, amounting to about 3.4 percent. In comparison, its rival, Adidas, held around 2.3 percent of China's apparel market that year.

As of 2024, the Nike brand was valued at just under 30 billion U.S. dollars, which is a slight decrease of about 1.4 billion from the previous year.

Nike's popularity

The Nike brand is exceedingly popular. In fact, it stood in tied first place (alongside adidas) for the most well-known sneakers brand in the United States in 2023. What's more, Nike's popularity has expanded substantially beyond the United States, with non-U.S. markets now bringing in a 60 percent share of the company’s revenue.

Nike’s advertising

In order to remain such a recognizable brand, Nike spends a sizeable amount of money on advertising and promotion. In 2023, for example, the company's promotional costs hit the four billion-dollar-mark. Nike prides itself on its memorable ads and is viewed as a diverse advertiser by U.S. audiences.

This forecast statistic shows the revenue of footwear manufacture in France from 2008 to 2014, with forecasts up until 2020. By 2016, revenues of footwear manufacture in France are projected to reach approximately 955.39 million U.S. dollars.