The casual footwear market rose to $12,063 million at wholesale value from $11,507 million in 2012 which represented a slight acceleration from the 4.1% growth rate recorded the year before. The non-U.S. portion of the market grew slightly faster than the U.S. market in 2013 with the former rising 5.3% to $7,268 million against $6,903 million and the domestic market rising 4.1% to $4,794 million from $4,604 million.

Our annual study of the global casual market is based on data from public companies as well as market estimates and input from private companies when possible. Our figures were compiled by Shoe ... Log in to view full article.