Nike introduces plus-size and para-sport mannequins to London store
Nike has redesigned the women's floor of its flagship shop in London, introducing plus-size and para-sport mannequins for its sportswear displays.
The sports brand has created a dedicated space for women on the third floor of its huge Oxford Street store.
Mannequins with different body types, including plus size and para-sport mannequins, are intended to better display the range of items for sale, including the Nike Plus Size line.
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The move has been welcomed by campaigners, but has been a subject of controversy after The Telegraph columnist Tanya Gold wrote that "the war on obesity is lost".
Nike said the aim was to "celebrate the diversity and inclusivity of sport". "With the incredible momentum in women's sport right now, the re-designed space is just another demonstration of Nike's commitment to inspiring and serving the female athlete," said Sarah Hannah, Nike's vice president for women in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
"This is more than a shopping experience, it's a destination to celebrate sport just in time for an incredible summer of football, netball, athletics and more."
An LED curtain with a shifting display wraps around the footwear zone
The store also features a range of in-store experiences under the House of Innovation title, continuing the brand's aim to "disrupt retail".
The shop floor has a space called The Arena, which is currently ...
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