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%. This report is for paying subscribers only. Already a paying subscriber? Please log in to see the entire report.If you wish to learn more about our subscription plans and become a paying subscriber, click here. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: April 2023 Monthly Consumer Update: US, UK and ChinaWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2023, Week 26: Walgreens Boots Alliance Drives Closures on Both Sides of the AtlanticShoptalk Europe 2023 Day Three: Retail Media and Technology Take Center StageUS Back to School 2023: Retail Outlook—Macro Context and Consumer Plans