AK Retail Holdings Limited acquired Evans business and EMEA inventory from City Chic Collective Limited (ASX:CCX) for £8 million on August 3, 2023. As per the agreement, AK Retail Holdings will pay City Chic a total cash consideration of £8 million. Net of transaction costs, which includes the closure of City Chic?s UK warehouse, the consideration is £6.4 million. City Chic has agreed with its 3PL provider to close its UK warehouse which also supports its European operations. As a result, the Navabi business will cease trading and City Chic retains the right to trade under the City Chic, Avenue and other non-Evans brands in EMEA in the future. There will be a transition period for AK Retail Holdings to sell all non-Evans branded product and for City Chic to sell its remaining Evans-branded product in ANZ and North America. The proceeds from the sale of Evans will be used for working capital purposes and to pay the Group debt fecilities. This transaction was approved by the City Chic board of directors.

AK Retail Holdings Limited completed the acquisition of Evans business and EMEA inventory from City Chic Collective Limited (ASX:CCX) for £8 million on August 3, 2023.