our history
1930
Evans is founded by a manufacturer called Jack Green and subsequently run by his son in law, Cyril Spencer, as a limited company.
1971
Burton Group acquire Evans and it becomes part of a public company for the first time in 40 years.
1974
Evans Mail Order is introduced and becomes a small but profitable part of the business.
1988
Evans is recognised as the UK market leader for 16+ womenswear and the flagship store opens at Marble Arch.
1993
We capture over 30% of the country's size 20 - 32 market.
1998
Evans now has 160 Stores nationwide.
2000
We win the Prima Awards for Best 16+ Fashion Retailer for the first time. We then go on to win it 8 years running!
2005
David Bailey campaign launched in windows, Evans appears in Vogue for the first time.
2006
We win the Company High Street Fashion Awards and launch our TV ad campaign 'Created for Curves'.
2006
We launch our new 'Evans Essentials' account card.
2007
We launch our designer swim and beachwear range by Ann Louise Roswald. We have currently expanded to 330 stores! Winner of the Best Plus Size Collection in the Company High Street Awards.
