Research
May 28, 2020
The apparel market in China will decrease 15 percent this year, per Oliver Wyman. Image credit: Oliver Wyman
By Dianna Dilworth
China’s apparel market is expected to contract by $60 billion, or 15 percent, in 2020 as the store shutdowns during the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak hampered sales in the category.
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