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 ...

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 ...

The plus-size clothing market has, thankfully, evolved from out-of-the-way department store racks to a diverse array of options from brick-and-mortar and online retailers alike. Whether you're on a ...

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 ...