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The Black Consumer Will Spend $70 Billion on Apparel, Says Report

The Black consumer has a significant impact on the economy, and their spending power is shaping the way businesses operate. McKinsey’s 2024 research indicates that Black

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The Black Consumer Will Spend $70 Billion on Apparel, Says Report

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The Black consumer has a significant impact on the economy, and their spending power is shaping the way businesses operate. McKinsey’s 2024 research indicates that Black Americans’ spending on apparel and footwear is expected to increase to $70 billion by 2030. This growth rate, estimated at about 6% per year, is part of a broader trend of increasing Black consumer spending, which saw a record $1.6 trillion in 2021.

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