Description

Chico's FAS, Inc. operates as a prominent multi-channel retailer, catering specifically to women with its exclusive range of private-label apparel, intimates, and complementary accessories. The company manages three distinct brands: Chico's, White House Black Market (WHBM), and Soma. The Chico's brand primarily offers a collection of proprietary clothing, spanning from everyday wear to sophisticated dressy attire, designed for women in the moderate to affluent household income brackets. White House Black Market (WHBM) features an extensive selection, including foundational pieces, denim, polished casual clothing, comfortable workwear, signature black and white garments, versatile dresses for any occasion, and a variety of accessories like shoes, belts, scarves, handbags, and jewelry. Soma focuses on its own line of intimate apparel, sleepwear, and loungewear. As of January 29, 2022, Chico's FAS maintained a significant retail presence, comprising 1,266 company-operated stores across the United States, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Additionally, it boasted 59 franchised international locations in Mexico and two domestic airport stores. The company facilitates sales through various avenues, including its brick-and-mortar stores, mail-order catalogs, proprietary e-commerce platforms (chicos.com, chicosofftherack.com, whbm.com, and soma.com), and other third-party digital channels. Established in 1983, Chico's FAS, Inc. has its corporate headquarters situated in Fort Myers, Florida.