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25.07.2024

BTE schätzt, Shein, Temu & Co haben 2023 eine Mrd. Modeartikel und Schuhe in Deutschland verkauft

Der BTE schätzt, dass die Verbraucher in Deutschland im letzten Jahr rund eine Milliarde Bekleidungsstücke und Schuhe bei außereuropäischen Anbietern und Plattformen wie Shein und Temu gekauft haben. Das hat eine Analyse der vorläufigen Außenhandelsstatistik ergeben, wonach die Inlandsmenge (Import minus Export) von Bekleidung und Schuhen 2023 gegenüber dem Vorjahr dramatisch gesunken ist.  Dies ist für den BTE nur mit einer hohen Zahl von Direktimporten der Verbraucher aus Asien erklärbar, die nicht in der Außenhandelsstatistik berücksichtigt werden.
 
So lag im Jahr 2023 das amtlich ermittelte Inlandsangebot bei 3.514 Millionen Bekleidungsartikeln und 266 Millionen Schuhpaaren. 2022 waren es noch 4.457 Millionen Bekleidungsstücke und 413 Millionen Paar Schuhe. Rein statistisch ist das entsprechende Angebot für die Verbraucher binnen eines Jahres also um 1.090 Millionen Artikel oder 22,4 Prozent gefallen. Die geringe inländische Produktion blieb dabei unberücksichtigt.
 

Der BTE schätzt, dass die Verbraucher in Deutschland im letzten Jahr rund eine Milliarde Bekleidungsstücke und Schuhe bei außereuropäischen Anbietern und Plattformen wie Shein und Temu gekauft haben. Das hat eine Analyse der vorläufigen Außenhandelsstatistik ergeben, wonach die Inlandsmenge (Import minus Export) von Bekleidung und Schuhen 2023 gegenüber dem Vorjahr dramatisch gesunken ist.  Dies ist für den BTE nur mit einer hohen Zahl von Direktimporten der Verbraucher aus Asien erklärbar, die nicht in der Außenhandelsstatistik berücksichtigt werden.
 
So lag im Jahr 2023 das amtlich ermittelte Inlandsangebot bei 3.514 Millionen Bekleidungsartikeln und 266 Millionen Schuhpaaren. 2022 waren es noch 4.457 Millionen Bekleidungsstücke und 413 Millionen Paar Schuhe. Rein statistisch ist das entsprechende Angebot für die Verbraucher binnen eines Jahres also um 1.090 Millionen Artikel oder 22,4 Prozent gefallen. Die geringe inländische Produktion blieb dabei unberücksichtigt.
 
Diese Zahlen stehen allerdings in deutlicher Diskrepanz zum Verbraucherverhalten. So lag die Zahl der gekauften Bekleidungsstücke gemäß repräsentativem Consumer Panel Services GfK nur leicht unter dem Wert von 2022. Theoretisch wäre diese Differenz zwar über eine Auflösung vorher aufgebauter Lager bzw. Überproduktionen erklärbar, in diesem Ausmaß erscheint das aber unrealistisch.
 
Der BTE nimmt vielmehr an, dass die Angebotslücke primär auf in der Außenhandelsstatistik nicht berücksichtigte Direkt-Importe der Endverbraucher bei stark expandierenden Anbietern wie Shein und Temu zurückzuführen ist. Beide Unternehmen sollen zusammen täglich rund 400.000 Pakete nach Deutschland schicken.
 
Der BTE schätzt daher, dass die tatsächliche in Deutschland angebotene bzw. gekaufte Menge von Mode und Schuhen im letzten Jahr wegen der stark steigenden Zahl unkontrollierter Importe aus Fernost kaum gesunken ist. Diese entsprechen nach BTE-Erkenntnissen vielfach nicht den in der EU geltenden Vorgaben und sind mitunter sogar gesundheitsgefährdend für die Konsumenten. Der BTE fordert hier zusammen mit dem Handelsverband Deutschland (HDE) eine wirksame Kontrolle der Importe aus Drittstaaten, damit die Kunden geschützt werden und wieder ein fairer Wettbewerb für alle Akteure innerhalb der EU gewährleistet werde.

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BTE Handelsverband Textil Schuhe Lederwaren

21.11.2022

Hohenstein invests 1.3 million Euro in Sizekick

Aim: Reducing returns and thus increasing sustainability in fashion e-commerce

Hohenstein, a global market leader in apparel sizing and fit development, has invested in AI technology startup, Sizekick. The collaboration will enable accurate decisions on apparel size, improving online shopping experiences, reducing returns and preventing the associated CO2 emissions.

Hohenstein’s 1.3 million Euro investment in the 2022 startup will drive growth in the Sizekick team and enable the 2023 launch of its smartphone app for online shoppers.  The technology will enable online shoppers to find the right clothing size in a few seconds via smartphone.

Aim: Reducing returns and thus increasing sustainability in fashion e-commerce

Hohenstein, a global market leader in apparel sizing and fit development, has invested in AI technology startup, Sizekick. The collaboration will enable accurate decisions on apparel size, improving online shopping experiences, reducing returns and preventing the associated CO2 emissions.

Hohenstein’s 1.3 million Euro investment in the 2022 startup will drive growth in the Sizekick team and enable the 2023 launch of its smartphone app for online shoppers.  The technology will enable online shoppers to find the right clothing size in a few seconds via smartphone.

Sizekick puts an end to unnecessary size-related returns in fashion online retail. The Munich-based company uses artificial intelligence and computer vision technology to recommend the right clothing size to customers in partner web stores. With the help of the integrated Sizekick software and a smartphone, anyone can find the right size in a few seconds. Fashion and sports brands, but also multi-brand stores or marketplaces can integrate the "Sizekick Button" in their online store. Sizekick offers its solution as Software-as-a-Service (SaaS).

"The strategic partnership with Hohenstein enables us, as a new AI solution, to meet the high demands of the market right at the start and to take on the role of technology leader. Our artificial intelligence is already learning thanks to the comprehensive Hohenstein database of 3D body scans. This is an extremely big advantage for our AI," highlights Jake Lydon, CTO at Sizekick.

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Hohenstein

31.10.2022

DC International has selected Fresh Relevance for personalized online experiences

Fresh Relevance announces that DC International has selected its versatile personalization platform to power personalized online experiences for its Coverstore and Leatherology brands.

DC International is a vertically integrated eCommerce company and home to two fast-growing direct-to-consumer brands: Coverstore and Leatherology. By selecting Fresh Relevance to power personalization across the website and email marketing of Coverstore and Leatherology, DC International will be providing shoppers with a more engaging and tailored online experience. The business will take advantage of the rich feature set within the Fresh Relevance platform, including product recommendations.

“We’re delighted to welcome DC International to the Fresh Relevance family and are excited to help them provide their Coverstore and Leatherology customers with a more tailored and valuable experience online,” says Mike Austin, CEO & Co-founder at Fresh Relevance.

Fresh Relevance announces that DC International has selected its versatile personalization platform to power personalized online experiences for its Coverstore and Leatherology brands.

DC International is a vertically integrated eCommerce company and home to two fast-growing direct-to-consumer brands: Coverstore and Leatherology. By selecting Fresh Relevance to power personalization across the website and email marketing of Coverstore and Leatherology, DC International will be providing shoppers with a more engaging and tailored online experience. The business will take advantage of the rich feature set within the Fresh Relevance platform, including product recommendations.

“We’re delighted to welcome DC International to the Fresh Relevance family and are excited to help them provide their Coverstore and Leatherology customers with a more tailored and valuable experience online,” says Mike Austin, CEO & Co-founder at Fresh Relevance.

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Fresh Relevance / CHIEF PR

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21.01.2022

Hohenstein and Presize partner for more sustainability for online shopping

Hohenstein, a leading specialist in fit and pattern engineering, has joined forces with digital size pioneer, Presize. The partnership now offers a variety of business services, including reliable size tables and digital scaling, that empower online retailers to automatically recommend appropriate garment sizes.

Merging traditional size tables, reliable garment fits and digital body measurements with smartphone technology reduces the number of returned online purchases. Proper fit also reduces waste, lowers footprint and bolsters customer loyalty.

“The better a brand understands sizes, fits and target groups, the more accurately they can automate size recommendations. We help brands meet the different requirements of various sizes, so the fit is comfortable across customer ranges, collections and suppliers,” states Simone Morlock, Head of Hohenstein’s Digital Fitting Lab.

Hohenstein, a leading specialist in fit and pattern engineering, has joined forces with digital size pioneer, Presize. The partnership now offers a variety of business services, including reliable size tables and digital scaling, that empower online retailers to automatically recommend appropriate garment sizes.

Merging traditional size tables, reliable garment fits and digital body measurements with smartphone technology reduces the number of returned online purchases. Proper fit also reduces waste, lowers footprint and bolsters customer loyalty.

“The better a brand understands sizes, fits and target groups, the more accurately they can automate size recommendations. We help brands meet the different requirements of various sizes, so the fit is comfortable across customer ranges, collections and suppliers,” states Simone Morlock, Head of Hohenstein’s Digital Fitting Lab.

This size and grading advice is now underpinned by digital measurement services and technology based on artificial intelligence. “All it takes to work out the right size, based on a user’s individual body measurements, are some quick questions regarding their age, height and weight, plus an optional video to take measurements. We use an algorithm that learns as it goes along, and this improves the advice given on sizes with each order or return,” states Presize co-founder and CEO, Leon Szeli.

Join the free webinar on “Hohenstein Meets Presize - How sizing fundamentals and reliable fit can increase the effectiveness of smartphone body measurements and reduce eCommerce returns” on March 24, 2022.*

*Click here for more information.

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Hohenstein

03.03.2021

CHIC Shanghai takes place on March 17 to 19, 2021

  • CHIC Shanghai, March 17 to 19, 2021 (due to new regulation to control the infection rate)
  • 905 exhibitors are present at CHIC
  • Parallel: CHIC ONLINE as a digital platform with upgrade of the CHIC
  • APP
  • CHIC GARDEN: puts fashion and sustainability in the limelight

The CHIC spring event takes place from March 17th to 19th under strict hygiene guidelines in the National Exhibition & Convention Center in Shanghai parallel to Intertextile Shanghai, Yarn Expo and PH Value.

The Chinese economy has recovered again after the pandemic in China and already reached pre-crisis level with 6.5% growth in the fourth quarter of 2020. McKinsey estimates are a 5 to 10% growth in sales in China in 2021 compared to 2019. Thanks to good sales in China, the fashion luxury brands in particular have been able to improve their sales figures. But also regarding online trade, Chinese ecommerce sales were in first place worldwide for the eighth year in a row. The average per capita income of consumers rose by 3.8% last year.

  • CHIC Shanghai, March 17 to 19, 2021 (due to new regulation to control the infection rate)
  • 905 exhibitors are present at CHIC
  • Parallel: CHIC ONLINE as a digital platform with upgrade of the CHIC
  • APP
  • CHIC GARDEN: puts fashion and sustainability in the limelight

The CHIC spring event takes place from March 17th to 19th under strict hygiene guidelines in the National Exhibition & Convention Center in Shanghai parallel to Intertextile Shanghai, Yarn Expo and PH Value.

The Chinese economy has recovered again after the pandemic in China and already reached pre-crisis level with 6.5% growth in the fourth quarter of 2020. McKinsey estimates are a 5 to 10% growth in sales in China in 2021 compared to 2019. Thanks to good sales in China, the fashion luxury brands in particular have been able to improve their sales figures. But also regarding online trade, Chinese ecommerce sales were in first place worldwide for the eighth year in a row. The average per capita income of consumers rose by 3.8% last year.

905 exhibitors and 932 brands will present themselves on site at CHIC. Around 95,000 trade visitors from all retail areas, including all relevant online sales platforms, are expected. The CHIC's online and live streaming events, which run parallel to the trade fairs, have recorded an average of 150,000 clicks on each show since April last year.

CHIC Garden
China is to become climate neutral by 2060, which of course also affects the fashion sector. Overall, the awareness of Chinese consumers has developed even more towards high-quality, sustainable collections. In their "State of Fashion 2021" report, McKinsey & BoF analyze the awareness development in China that consumers and producers are increasingly recognizing the importance of joint efforts by all participants in the value chain to work together in order to achieve sustainability in the fashion industry.

The CHIC flagship event visualizes this topic with the "CHIC Garden" theme. With the help of garden design experts, the fair is transformed into an inspiring garden paradise that reflects closeness to nature and the appreciation of natural resources.

As an exception, the CHIC autumn event, CHIC Shanghai will take place in August this year (25th to 27th August 2021).

Source:

JANDALI