France's "Textile" recently reported that, according to the Economic Research Institute of the French Fashion Institute, the textile sector in France has seen a significant improvement in consumer spending. In August, the value of textile sales rose by 8.2% compared to the previous month. While this figure is still lower than the same period in 2007, it marks a clear recovery compared to the sharp declines in 2008 (-9.8%) and 2009 (-13.3%).

The report highlighted that the rise in sales was driven by factors such as the weakening euro and increased tourist activity. Large retail chains saw a 20.1% increase in textile sales, while Volkswagen stores recorded a 13.8% growth. Specialty stores experienced a 5.8% rise, independent shops saw an 8.9% increase, and large-scale retail outlets reported a 7.7% growth. Meanwhile, the overall market only grew by 2.9%, indicating that certain segments are outperforming the general trend.

August’s top-selling categories included children's clothing, which saw a 13% increase from July—a positive shift after a negative performance in the previous month. Women’s fashion also performed strongly, with a 19% rise, while men’s wear increased by 10.5%. However, some categories struggled: men’s undergarments only rose by 0.4%, and women’s undergarments declined by 0.7%. Analysts are concerned about the future performance of women’s underwear, suggesting that demand may remain weak in the coming months.