Chico’s sells exclusively designed, private-label women’s clothing and related accessories. The Company operates 757 women’s specialty stores, including stores in 47 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico operating under the Chico’s, White House|Black Market, and soma by Chico’s names. The Company owns 498 Chico’s front-line stores, 29 Chico’s outlet stores, 196 White House|Black Market front-line stores, 6 White House|Black Market outlet stores and 15 Soma by Chico’s stores; franchisees own and operate 13 Chico’s stores. Established in 1983, Chico's began in a small store on Sanibel Island, Florida with Marvin and Helene Gralnick selling Mexican folk art and cotton sweaters.
From our exclusive, private-label designs to our most amazing personal service, Chico's is truly a unique retail environment. When you walk into any Chico's store, you can depend upon the sales staff to coordinate, accessorize, and help you build a wardrobe to suit your needs. All our products are designed and developed by our Product Development Team in our Headquarters in Fort Myers, Florida which enables us to provide you with new styles every week.