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City Chic off to a good start in first half
The brand has also made strategic investments in its inventory levels to support future growth demands and to manage sup...

City Chic records strong revenue growth despite logistical disruptions
The business’ customer base increased by 23% during this period despite the pandemic and major supply chain disruptions,...

Store closures cost City Chic $1 million a month
CEO Phil Ryan said the business' Australian and US arms are ready for the holidays, though the UK and EU markets are fac...

City Chic’s online focus pays off in FY21
“Our strategic vision to lead a world of curves has taken a huge step in the last twelve months, despite the impacts of ...

City Chic buys up European plus-size marketplace
City Chic is expanding its fashion group with the purchase of European plus-size online retailer and marketplace Navabi ...

City Chic buys up curvy brand Evans to seed UK expansion
Evans was previously owned by collapsing Topshop owner Arcadia Group.

How City Chic’s IT team contributes to its omnichannel success
Ensuring stores have a solid internet connection is harder than it sounds in a world of BNPL and click-and-collect.

City Chic says early part of FY21 results look positive
Clothing retailer announced it plans to continue expansion of lifestyles and categories online.

City Chic seeking more international acquisitions
City Chic says international acquisitions fit its growth strategy.

City Chic to shutter 14 stores on rent negotiations
Ninety-two stores will remain open with reduced rents, City Chic says.

City Chic online growth carries through lockdown, stores to reopen
Online sales grew 57 per cent while City Chic's 107 stores were shuttered.

City Chic seeks to reassure investors after share-price fall
But the retailer has acknowledged the future is uncertain amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis.

City Chic broadens US reach with e-commerce acquisition
US Bankruptcy Court approves acquisition of Avenue assets.

Brave retailers defy the odds on US expansion
A new bunch of challengers is getting ready to enter the US market.

City Chic reports strong Christmas trading in solid first half
Plus-sized fashion brand sees strong comparable sales growth in 1H19.

From the source: Phil Ryan, City Chic
CEO reveals opportunities and challenges in standalone business.

Specialty Fashion Group widens loss following brand divestments
Profitable City Chic fails to outweigh discontinued businesses.

Big names, major changes
It’s been a big week for some of Australia’s retailers, with some optimistic of a brighter future, while others have dar...

Specialty Fashion’s Chic future
SFH will be a smaller business, but it will no longer be a victim of Australia’s rapidly changing retail landscape.