Outsize outlook

Outsize is in, but will apparel retailers latch on? 20 Jul 2007

With the plus-size market forecast to grow by at least 10% a year in the US, the accelerated demand for outsize clothing represents a huge opportunity to generate new sales, according to a new report from just-style.

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US: Expanding plus-size market to grow 41% by 2012 2 Jul 2007

Sales in the US plus-size and big-and-tall clothing market are expected to balloon by nearly 41% over the next five years as the country’s obesity rate continues to grow, according to a new report.

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SPAIN: Cortefiel and Inditex back 'real women' sizing 24 Jan 2007

Top Spanish retailers have concluded a deal to re-size their clothing to better suit ‘real women’ and promote a healthier image.

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UK: Men’s plus-size market fastest growing clothing sector 8 Dec 2006

In contrast to the current gloomy outlook on the high street, the men’s plus-size clothing market (waist size 37” and above) is the fastest growing clothing sector in the UK according to new research.

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