Apparel: Sales Per Square Foot & Occupancy Cost
National benchmark data for apparel and clothing retail. Average sales per square foot and occupancy cost ratios for fashion retailers, department stores, and specialty clothing shops.
Avg Sales / SF
$375.00
National average
Avg Occupancy Cost
7.5%
As % of gross sales
Data Source
CoStar
Q3 2023 - Q2 2024
Industry Insights
Apparel retailers depend heavily on foot traffic and visibility, making anchor-adjacent locations critical.
E-commerce pressure has shifted the category toward experiential retail and smaller footprints.
Occupancy costs for apparel tend to be higher than average due to prime location requirements.