For Long Islanders, plus-size clothing stores are becoming a thing of the past. With national retailer Avenue shuttering its 11 Long Island locations and another plus size chain Catherines closing ...

They also own lingerie store Cacique, Catherine's which has great options for work clothing, and Fashion Bug and Loop 18 which carry junior's plus-sizes.

Bensalem, Pa. Catherines Plus Sizes announced it is opening 33 stores in outlet centers throughout the United States. Following this month's openings, the company will have 500 locations nationwide.

Retailers are waking up to a $21 billion industry they have mostly ignored for years: Plus-size women’s clothing.