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Evans Returns to UK High Street via Yours Clothing Concessions

AK Retail is reintroducing the long-standing plus-size brand inside its Yours Clothing stores to meet customer demand by avoiding the cost of reopening standalone shops.

Overview

  • Mid-June 2026 coverage shows Evans back on the high street as dedicated shop-in-shop concessions inside Yours Clothing outlets across the UK and Ireland.
  • Reports differ on scale with outlets citing figures from about 35 locations up to more than 50, reflecting either a phased rollout or inconsistent reporting.
  • AK Retail, which bought Evans from City Chic in 2023, is using its existing retail network including Yours Clothing and some M&Co sites to restore a physical presence for the label.
  • Evans originally launched in 1930 and closed its physical stores and concessions in December 2020 after the Arcadia Group collapsed, continuing as an online-only brand until the AK Retail relaunch.
  • Retailers say the move responds to strong, long-term loyalty among plus-size shoppers, though AK Retail has not published a definitive list or final confirmation of how many concessions will be permanent.