The same factors causing apparel ecommerce sales to spike—the resumption of weddings and other formal events—will also drive growth in the beauty sector. Read the full report.

How it will work: Much of Zuckerberg’s vision for metaverse creators seems to center on self-expression via digital apparel and accessories. This is where the connection to Instagram becomes clearer, since the platform is so heavily populated by fashion brands and influencers that could play a role in creating virtual clothing and accessories for the metaverse.

We exclude dedicated AR and VR headsets in our definition of wearables since they are too bulky to be worn as clothing or an accessory. Smart glasses are still rare, but they would fit into our definition of wearables even if their functionally is similar to AR headsets’. …or medical devices? We exclude dedicated medical devices in our numbers.

Motor vehicle and parts dealer sales; furniture sales; electronics and appliance sales; building material and garden equipment sales; food and beverage sales; health and personal care sales; gasoline sales; clothing and clothing accessories sales; sporting goods, hobby, book and physical music sales; general merchandise sales; miscellaneous sales; nonstore sales (i.e., pure-play ecommerce platform sales

That could be huge, as we expect sales on online fashion resale platforms to represent 10.0% of all US ecommerce apparel and accessories sales by the end of 2025. Meanwhile, greenwashing claims aren't limited to brands and retailers. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) in the UK has accused HSBC of greenwashing its reputation for environmental consciousness.

Fashion makes strides:. Fast fashion is out, sustainable fashion is in: Clothing rental services, such as Rent the Runway and Harrods’ My Wardrobe HQ, have taken off and will continue to grow their customer bases in 2022. Resale marketplaces The RealReal, Poshmark, and Depop are also on the ascent, while established retailers like lululemon, Ikea, and Urban Outfitters have launched resale initiatives.

Select Horizon Worlds' creators can sell a range of “in-world” items including exclusive VIP access, customized virtual worlds, and in-game products like clothing and accessories for avatars. The trial will be open to creators in the US and Canada. Meta plans to take a 25% cut of the 70% that’s left after the platform fee, leaving creators with just over half of an item’s sale price.

For some categories, such as makeup, apparel, and furniture, they might also leverage technology such as augmented reality to help shoppers ensure they want the product they’re planning to purchase.

Its top ranking on traffic quality could also reflect its strength in certain categories like shoes, fashion accessories, and consumer electronics. Kroger Precision Marketing edged out Walmart Connect for No. 3, largely due to its No. 2 ranking on traffic quality. But it also ranked No. 4 on traffic scale.

The EU is forcing the fashion industry to be more sustainable.

Analyst perspective: Zara’s move will likely put people off, particularly given that it can be difficult to purchase clothing online, said Patty Soltis, eMarketer principal analyst at Insider Intelligence. “Charging customers for returns seems shortsighted and what many would call ’bad profits,’” she said.