The decision to show different body shapes and sizes on the store floor is a monumental one, considering the lack of plus-size activewear available on the market. But it’s not unprecedented. “All ...

One of Britain's largest department store chains has introduced plus-sized mannequins at its flag-ship store in an effort to represent the shape of its shoppers better. Debenhams, the U.K.'s ...

This summer a particularly lifelike mannequin in Nike’s flagship London store went viral. Its body, clad in black leggings and a workout bra, was not the skinny display figure people usually think of ...

Nike sparked debate with its recent debut of a plus-size mannequin in its London flagship store. The controversy could ultimately pay off for Nike, as the incident has helped increase awareness of the ...

Nike's flagship London store has introduced plus-size and para-sport mannequins to its redeveloped women's floor, signaling a further step towards inclusivity for the sportswear brand. Opened ...

LONDON -- The sales floor at Nike's London flagship store just got a little more diverse, welcoming plus-size and para-sport mannequins to the location for the first time. Nike unveiled the new lineup ...

Americans are getting bigger, and retailers—after years of ignoring plus-size shoppers—are starting to notice. Fashion has long cultivated a body image that was out of alignment with most Americans.

Think about the last time you walked into a store and were met by a silent, faceless figure. Maybe the mannequin was standing tall, its arms jutting out at the hips in the sort of cliched pose seen on ...

Just as African-Americans in the South had separate “colored” building entrances, a not-so-subtle form of discrimination occurs in the design of many retail establishments that place plus-size ...