Market Outlook 14 minutes PremiumOpportunity in the US Plus-Size Apparel Market Coresight Research March 27, 2018 Executive SummaryThe women’s plus-size apparel market has been growing faster than the apparel market overall in the US, and analysts predict that the segment will continue to grow faster than the overall clothing market in coming years. American shoppers spent $21.4 billion on women’s plus-size clothing in 2016, according to The NPD Group. Consumer survey data indicate that more than a quarter of American women browse plus-size clothing. Newer retailers such as Torrid and Eloquii have emerged to serve younger and more style-conscious shoppers.Meanwhile, JCPenney has invested in its plus-size offering and Walmart is reportedly set to unveil a new, low-cost plus-size clothing brand of its own. According to data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the obesity rate among American women ages 20 and over is approximately 38%. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Inflection Points in the Global Economy in 2023July 2023 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Signs of a Nonfood Recovery as YoY Declines EaseJune 2023 US Retail Traffic and In-Store Metrics: Recovery Stalls as In-Store Sales Dip FurtherBreathing New Life into the Shopping Experience: The Surge of the Resale Market—China Retail Insights
