Chico’s FAS Inc. is an American women’s clothing and accessories retailer founded in 1983 on Sanibel Island, Florida.
The company was founded by Marvin and Helene Gralnick and is headquartered in Fort Myers, Florida. Chico’s FAS operates four brands: its namesake Chico’s store, White House Black Market, Soma and TellTale.
As of October 2019, Chico’s FAS operated 1,376 women’s clothing stores in the US and Canada, and sold merchandise online. Merchandise was also sold through franchise locations in Mexico and U.S. airport locations.
Traded as: NYSE: CHS; S&P 600 component
Industry: Retail
Founded: 1983; 38 years ago (as Folk Art Specialties)
Headquarters: Fort Myers, Florida, U.S.
Products: Apparel and accessories