High performance: Rising demand for high-quality sportswear has boosted revenue

The Fitness and Athletic Clothing Stores industry has flourished over the past five years, despite difficult retail conditions. Changing consumer attitudes and trends have led to people increasingly wearing activewear as streetwear, which has driven demand for industry products. Industry revenue is expected to increase at an annualised 5.8% over the five years through 2018-19, to $2.3 billion. This includes anticipated growth of 3.3% in the current year, due to the popularity of gyms and fitness centres and subsequently, activewear.Rising demand for premium, high-quality sportswear that is fashionable yet functional has supported industry growth over the past five years...read more.

Industry Statistics & Market Size
Revenue
$2bn
Annual Growth 14-19
5.8%
Forecast Growth 19-24
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Profit
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Employment
6,888
Businesses
81
Market Share of Companies

Industry Threats & Opportunities

  • Rising demand for premium, high-quality and fashionable sportswear has supported revenue growth
  • Operators face competition from department stores and online stores with lower priced products
  • A forecast rise in health consciousness will drive demand for fitness clothing

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    The Fitness and Athletic Clothing Stores industry is characterised by low capital intensity. IBISWorld estimates that for every dollar spent on capital costs, $9.10 is spent on wages. The industry is typically labour-intensive as employees are required to handle day-to-day tasks, such as providing customer service, stocking shelves, displaying merchandise, processing transactions and tracking inventory. The nature of the industry requires a certain level of expertise and knowledge from its retail employees, as consumers that intend to purchase high-quality, premium sportswear typically require specific advice and information regarding the product. As a result, fitness and athletic clothing stores are generally more reliant on labour than other retail industries...purchase to read more.

    Additional Insights for the Fitness and Athletic Clothing Stores Industry

    IBISWorld has determined the most important Key Success Factors for the Fitness and Athletic Clothing Stores are:

  • Ability to control stock on hand
  • Having a clear market position
  • Attractive product presentation

    • IBISWorld analysts also discuss how external factors such as Real household discretionary income and Demand from online shopping in the Fitness and Athletic Clothing Stores industry impact industry performance..

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    What is the Fitness and Athletic Clothing Stores Industry?

    Industry firms primarily retail sports apparel and footwear. The industry excludes department stores, online-only retailers, and general clothing retailers that do not specialise in fitness and athletic clothing and shoes.

    Industry Products
  • Sports apparel
  • Sports footwear
  • Sports accessories
    • Industry Activities
  • Fitness and athletic apparel retailing
  • Lifestyle fashion retailing
  • Licensed sports apparel retailing
  • Specialty athletic footwear retailing
  • General leisure footwear retailing
  • Fitness and athletic accessories retailing
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    About this Industry

    Industry Definition
    Main Activities
    Similar Industries
    Additional Resources

    Industry at a Glance

    Industry Statistics Snapshot
    Industry Structure
    Executive Summary

    Industry Performance

    Executive Summary
    Key External Drivers
  • Real household discretionary income
  • Demand from online shopping
  • Consumer sentiment index
  • Demand from department stores
  • Sport participation

    • Current Performance
  • Consumer trends
  • Competition
  • Profit
  • Industry structure
  • Chart: Revenue Growth

    • Industry Outlook
  • Consumer trends
  • Competition
  • Profit
  • Table: Fitness and Athletic Clothing Stores Industry Revenue Outlook

    • Industry Life Cycle
  • Life cycle reasons
  • Chart: Benchmarking - Fitness and Athletic Clothing Stores Industry Lifecycle vs The Economy

    • Products & Markets

    Supply Chains
    Key Buying Industries
  • Consumers

    • Key Selling Industries
  • Clothing Wholesaling
  • Footwear Manufacturing
  • Footwear Wholesaling
  • Men's and Boys' Wear Manufacturing
  • Women's and Girls' Wear Manufacturing

    • Products & Services
  • Sports apparel
  • Sports footwear
  • Sports accessories
  • Chart: Fitness and Athletic Clothing Stores Industry Products and Services Segmentation

    • Demand Determinants
    Major Markets
  • People aged 35 to 54
  • People aged 15 to 34
  • People aged 55 and over
  • Chart: Major Market Segmentation for the Fitness and Athletic Clothing Stores Industry

    • International Trade
    Business Locations
    Chart: Business Locations by State

    Competitive Landscape

    Market Share Concentration
    Key Success Factors
    Cost Structure Benchmarks
  • Chart: Cost Structure Benchmarking – Sector vs Fitness and Athletic Clothing Stores

    • Basis of Competition
  • Internal
  • External

    • Barriers to Entry
  • Table: Barrier to Entry Checklist for the Fitness and Athletic Clothing Stores Industry

    • Industry Globalization

    Major Companies

    Accent Group Limited, Super Retail Group Limited, Lorna Jane Pty Ltd, Foot Locker Australia Inc., Lululemon Athletica Australia Pty Ltd,
  • Table: Accent Group Limited - financial performance
  • Table: Super Retail Group Limited - financial performance
  • Table: Lorna Jane Pty Ltd - financial performance
  • Table: Foot Locker Australia Inc. - financial performance
  • Table: Lululemon Athletica Australia Pty Ltd - financial performance

    • Operating Conditions

    Capital Intensity
  • Chart: Level of Capital Intensity for the Fitness and Athletic Clothing Stores Industry
  • Chart: Tools of the Trade: Growth Strategies for Success

    • Technology & Systems
    Revenue Volatility
  • Chart: Volatility vs Industry Growth

    • Regulation & Policy
    Industry Assistance

    Key Statistics

    Table: Industry Data for the Fitness and Athletic Clothing Stores Industry
    Includes:
  • Industry Revenue (2010-2024)
  • Industry Gross Product (2010-2024)
  • Establishments (2010-2024)
  • Businesses (2010-2024)
  • Employment (2010-2024)
  • Wages (2010-2024)

    • Table: Annual Percentage Change for Key Industry Data
    Table: Key Ratios for Industry Key Data

    Jargon & Glossary

    Bricks-And-Mortar
  • A retailer that has a physical presence and storefront location.
    • Compression Wear
  • Form-fitting garments, often made from a spandex-type material, which are designed for athletes.
    • Moisture Wicking
  • A type of fabric commonly used in workout clothing that is designed to pull moisture away from the skin.
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