Chicos news and trends

Chico’s FAS Sales Rise Amid ‘Tremendous Progress’ In Turnaround
Retail // June 08, 2021

Fashion retailer Chico’s FAS, whose stable of brands includes Soma, WHBM and Chico’s, reported that total company first-quarter sales increased by approximately 38 percent, according to a Tuesday (June 8) announcement. The retailer reported “extraordinary sales growth” at Soma, its intimates brand, while it posted...

Chicos: Flexible Payment Options Help Consumers Click Buy, Not Goodbye
Buy Now Pay Later // January 25, 2021

Consumers face tricky decisions when they want or need items that they cannot easily afford to pay for at once. Shoppers in the United States have long turned to credit cards to let them get the products now while delaying payments until they have a...

Chico’s FAS To Start Phased Reopening In Early May
Retail // April 28, 2020

Women’s apparel retailer Chico’s FAS, Inc. will open its stores again in phases beginning in early May, according to a statement from Chief Executive Officer and President Bonnie Brooks. The first phase of reopening will include the fulfillment of national orders via shops with store...

Chico’s FAS Plans To Shutter 250 Stores
Retail // January 14, 2019

To find ways to reduce costs and optimize its business, Chico’s FAS plans to study its operations and cut back on its store footprint. The retailer, which has more than 1,400 stores in the U.S. as well as Canada, is looking to shutter 250 stores...

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Chicos: Flexible Payment Options Help Consumers Click Buy, Not Goodbye

January 25, 2021
Consumers face tricky decisions when they want or need items that they cannot easily afford to pay for at once. Shoppers in the United States have long turned to credit cards to let them get the products now while delaying payments until they have a chance to save up. However, this approach does not work […]

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Chico’s Teams With Walmart GoLocal for Same Day Delivery

December 16, 2021
Fans of Chico’s clothing styles can now order online from the company’s three different fashion brands — Chico’s, White House Black Market and Soma — and get items delivered in two hours or less, according to a Thursday (Dec. 16) press release. The delivery option is made possible by Chico’s FAS collaboration with Walmart GoLocal […]

Chico’s FAS Sales Rise Amid ‘Tremendous Progress’ In Turnaround

June 08, 2021
Fashion retailer Chico’s FAS, whose stable of brands includes Soma, WHBM and Chico’s, reported that total company first-quarter sales increased by approximately 38 percent, according to a Tuesday (June 8)...

Chico’s FAS To Start Phased Reopening In Early May

April 28, 2020
Women’s apparel retailer Chico’s FAS, Inc. will open its stores again in phases beginning in early May, according to a statement from Chief Executive Officer and President Bonnie Brooks. The...

Chico’s FAS Plans To Shutter 250 Stores

January 14, 2019
To find ways to reduce costs and optimize its business, Chico’s FAS plans to study its operations and cut back on its store footprint. The retailer, which has more than...