Plus Size

• Can you be plus-size and healthy? Nike’s new mannequins spark debate

  Some shoppers lauded the brand's effort, while others voiced concerns that promoting a higher body weight is unhealthy and dangerous.

  Lifestyle

  Jun 13, 2019
  
• Mom flaunts ‘flabby’ belly in bikini pic: ‘We should honour who we are’

  Even plus-size models are Photoshopped into perfection. This mom is showing her followers what 'real' beauty looks like.

  Lifestyle

  Jul 17, 2017
  
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• Alberta store’s curvy mannequins reflect real life women

  One sportswear chain has introduced different sized mannequins to demonstrate that it's not one size fits all. Sportchek Women at Chinook Mall showcases all body types and it was an intentional decision to reflect "realistic" body shapes.

  Features

  Apr 17, 2017
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• Addition Elle fires Edmonton employee for using word ‘fat,’ then apologizes

  The plus-size retailer says it was afraid the word would offend customers. Do you think the word "fat" is offensive? Vote in our poll.

  Lifestyle

  Apr 6, 2016
• U.S. retailer Torrid seeks to fill gap in Canada’s plus-size market

  Dozens of shoppers jammed Torrid's new location in Toronto Eaton Centre for the grand opening of its first store outside of the U.S. The company is also eyeing B.C., Calgary and Edmonton.

  Consumer

  Sep 15, 2015
• Plus-size Old Navy shopper’s selfie goes viral

  After a comment by a fellow Old Navy shopper made her cry, Rachel Taylor took to Facebook. Her selfie, and the message accompanying it, has since gone viral.

  Lifestyle

  Jul 8, 2015
• Plus-size model Tess Holliday leads body-positive movement

  Tess Holliday is encouraging women to re-think how they see themselves with hashtag #EffYourBeautyStandards.

  Health

  Jan 30, 2015