City Chic Collective, an omni-channel retail group specialising in plus-size women’s apparel, footwear and accessories, completed the acquisition of brand, commerce and wholesale business of Evans, a women's clothing retailer, for £23m. “Evans is the perfect addition to the City Chic Collective, family, I have been following Evans for a long time, partnering with them to sell City Chic for the last 5 years. I am in awe of the heritage brand that is Evans. It is the UK’s leading specialty apparel brand serving curvy women who want effortless style. Quality, comfort, value, and most importantly, fit, are hallmarks we will maintain with Evans,” Phil Ryan, City Chic Collective CEO.