Redcats has acquired French website castaluna.com in a bid to expand its European business.

Castaluna.com, a specialist in plus size fashion, currently just operates in France, but Redcats plans to launch a UK site in 2011.

Redcats is already a leader in the plus size market bringing in over £850m turnover. Its OneStopPlus.com website, the market leader in the US, has recently launched in Europe.

Castaluna.com was launched in October 2009 and carries more than 40 clothing brands. Although it will have access to Redcats’ financial, marketing and operating resources, castaluna.com will maintain its independence within the group.