Global sales of the top performance apparel, accessories, and footwear companies 2019

As one of the largest and most recognizable athletic brands on the planet, it is of little surprise that Nike is the leader within its own industry of athletic apparel, accessories and footwear, with sales reaching over 37 billion U.S. dollars in the period from September 2019 to September 2020. Performance, sports-inspired, and outdoor are the main classifications used for distinguishing between different types of athletic clothing, accessories, and footwear.

Top athletic brands

The sports apparel industry is a lucrative one, which is forecast to grow further in the coming years. Not only is Nike one of the most prominent producers within this market worldwide, but the company also holds the honor of being ranked as the world's leading athletic apparel brand. Adidas, Puma, and Under Armour are some of Nike’s main competitors, as they operate within the same markets. However, Nike’s brand value has historically been significantly higher than that of its closest competitor, adidas.

Sportswear stores

In 2020, there were over 1,000 Nike stores worldwide. In comparison, the number of Adidas stores was over 2,500. Of all adidas Group retail stores, the most prominent were concept stores; there were over 1,300 concept stores worldwide in 2019.