City Chic's shares jumped 11 per cent on Tuesday as the fashion retailer took advantage of a growing plus size womens' clothing market to post solid results in its first year as a standalone business.

City Chic's sales increased 12.6 per cent to $148.4 million in subdued retail conditions in the year to June 30, and underlying earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization were up 25 per cent.