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Retailers Slash Plus-Size Options Amid Falling Demand

4/5/2026

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Story summary
  • Plus-size offerings at retailers are shrinking as Old Navy and Target cut their plus sizes amid demand issues and GLP-1 drug use.
  • Saunders, a retail analyst, notes weaker plus-size sales lead to stock reductions, creating a cycle of reduced availability.
  • Data show Target's extended-size offerings fell 37% from March 2025 to March 2026, signaling the trend.
  • Plus-size shoppers express frustration at being sidelined, highlighting the real-world impact of shrinking options.