Fashion’s retail resilience will be tested as growth slows
The path to purchase for fashion diverges by product and demographics
Ecommerce returns remain a persistent and growing headache for fashion retailers
Fashion’s role in social commerce will grow with the rise of TikTok Shop
Fashion resale is experiencing a resurgence online
Consumer-facing AI platforms and tools can reshape aspects of online fashion shopping
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US fashion ecommerce is maturing just as AI, social commerce, and resale gain traction. Slower growth and costly returns are raising the stakes, reshaping how consumers discover, decide, and buy.
Fashion’s retail resilience will be tested as growth slows
The path to purchase for fashion diverges by product and demographics
Ecommerce returns remain a persistent and growing headache for fashion retailers
Fashion’s role in social commerce will grow with the rise of TikTok Shop
Fashion resale is experiencing a resurgence online
Consumer-facing AI platforms and tools can reshape aspects of online fashion shopping
Recommendations for retailers and brands
Sources
Media Gallery
US fashion ecommerce is entering a tougher phase as growth slows, value scrutiny intensifies, and returns pressure margins. At the same time, Gen Z behavior, social commerce, resale, and AI are reshaping discovery, fit, and conversion across digital and physical paths.
Key Question: How will shopping for fashion online change as the category reaches ecommerce maturity and AI enters the path to purchase?
KeyStat: Following a slowdown in 2025, ecommerce growth in apparel, footwear, and accessories will rise to 6.5% this year as total sales near $250 billion.
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