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CHICO'S FAS INSPIRES EMPOWERMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023

FORT MYERS, Fla., March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chico's FAS, Inc. (NYSE: CHS) is commemorating International Women's Day by demonstrating their dedication to diversity, equality and inclusivity with special campaigns and partnerships that promote and celebrate female empowerment.

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  • FORT MYERS, Fla., March 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Chico's FAS, Inc. (NYSE: CHS) is commemorating International Women's Day by demonstrating their dedication to diversity, equality and inclusivity with special campaigns and partnerships that promote and celebrate female empowerment.
  • In fact, Chico's FAS boasts a female majority in leadership and board member positions and is accredited as one of Newsweek's 'America's 100 Most Loved Workplaces' in 2022.
  • "Chico's FAS is a champion for women's advancement and is committed to being an industry leader that tends to the real needs of every woman.
  • - Chico's FAS ESG Report
    Recognizing that nothing inspires confidence like a power suit, White House Black Market is launching the #ItsHerHouse Powerhouse Campaign to celebrate women supporting women in the workforce.

Chico's FAS, Inc. Appoints Leana Less as Senior Vice President of Marketing

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022

FORT MYERS, Fla., Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Chico's FAS, Inc. (NYSE: CHS) (the "Company" or "Chico's FAS") today announced the appointment of former Aveda and Coca-Cola Company executive Leana Less as Senior Vice President of Marketing.

Key Points: 
  • FORT MYERS, Fla., Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Chico's FAS, Inc. (NYSE: CHS) (the "Company" or "Chico's FAS") today announced the appointment of former Aveda and Coca-Cola Company executive Leana Less as Senior Vice President of Marketing.
  • Less most recently worked as Head of Consumer Marketing at Aveda, a subsidiary business of Este Lauder, where she helped drive significant e-commerce growth, contributing to the brand's overall expansion efforts.
  • Prior to that role, she served as Vice President of Global Connections and Media at Coca-Cola Company where she crafted a 5-year transformation using digital as an enabler for growth.
  • She also managed global agency relationships across the corporation, including 700 agency partners spannin 200 countries.

DIGITAL-FIRST, CUSTOMER-LED

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022

FORT MYERS, Fla., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chico's FAS, Inc. (NYSE: CHS) ("Chico's FAS" or the "Company") is taking the next big-step in its digital-first transformation journey by selecting fabric, Inc. ("fabric") as its Commerce Technology Platform and Bounteous as its Co-innovation Partner for implementation.

Key Points: 
  • "This is a three-way partnership that will pay dividends within our digital and customer-first pillars for years to come.
  • "Specifically, the fabric platform will enable the word "yes" to be used up and down the Chico's FAS org.
  • We're thrilled that the fabric platform's open and modular microservice design will serve as the technology enabler for Chico's FAS "connected commerce" strategy."
  • In addition to consumer-facing improvements, this collaborative partnership will also bring intelligence and efficiency to post-sale customer service functions.

A CELEBRATION OF CUSTOMER LOYALTY

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Wednesday, July 13, 2022

FORT MYERS, Fla., July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chico's FAS, Inc. (NYSE: CHS) ("Chico's FAS" or the "Company") announces the launch of new customer loyalty programs for its three brands, Chico's, White House Black Market and Soma, reinforcing the retailer's digital-first, customer-led strategic priorities.

Key Points: 
  • For the Chico's brand, thismarks the first significant change in the customer loyalty experience since the Chico's Passport loyalty program launched in 1990.
  • With a tiered benefits structure, the new Programs revitalize the Company's customer retail experience by emphasizing a "future-fit" loyalty approach that offers earned benefits aligned to customer spending trends.
  • Our Rewards+ Programs celebrate the exceptional customer loyalty that we work so hard to earn every day.
  • "This new suite of loyalty programs reinforces Chico's FAS position as a leader in customer engagement and loyalty, and we look forward to continuing to partner closely in the future."

Chico's FAS Advances Digital-First Capabilities with New Mobile Shopping Apps for Chico's, WHBM and Soma Brands

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022

FORT MYERS, Fla., March 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Women's specialty retailer Chico's FAS, Inc. (NYSE: CHS) (the "Company" or "Chico's FAS") today announced new mobile shopping apps across all three of the Company's brands Chico's, White House Black Market (WHBM) and Soma unifying customers' omnichannel shopping.

Key Points: 
  • FORT MYERS, Fla., March 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Women's specialty retailer Chico's FAS, Inc. (NYSE: CHS) (the "Company" or "Chico's FAS") today announced new mobile shopping apps across all three of the Company's brands Chico's, White House Black Market (WHBM) and Soma unifying customers' omnichannel shopping.
  • In a short period of time the iOS apps have been downloaded over 75,000 times and have a 4.9-star rating in the App store.
  • These apps have already proved accretive and just scratch the surface of what is to come, with Android versions launching next week.
  • The apps offer rich and engaging content, such as "App Stories" content carousels, and sophisticated marketing and promotional capabilities.

Chico's FAS To Begin Offering Same-Day Delivery Powered by Walmart GoLocal

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Thursday, December 16, 2021

This convenient delivery option is made possible by Chicos FAS new delivery service provider, Walmart GoLocal , and launches today in select markets, including Chicago, Illinois, and Fort Myers, Florida, and will expand to other markets in 2022.

Key Points: 
  • This convenient delivery option is made possible by Chicos FAS new delivery service provider, Walmart GoLocal , and launches today in select markets, including Chicago, Illinois, and Fort Myers, Florida, and will expand to other markets in 2022.
  • Walmart GoLocal adds to Chicos FAS broad delivery capabilities by allowing Chicos FAS brands to expand beyond current ship-to-home offerings for customers in select markets.
  • Walmart GoLocal is a white-label delivery as a service offering that empowers businesses to grow using Walmarts delivery capabilities and nationwide coverage at competitive pricing.
  • Walmart GoLocal is an important part of Walmarts overall strategy, which includes diversifying its revenue streams and profit pools with initiatives like Walmart Connect and Walmart Fulfillment Services .

Chico's FAS, Inc. Named A 2021 Top 75 Company For Executive Women By Seramount

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Tuesday, November 16, 2021

NEW YORK, Nov. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Chico's FAS, Inc. (Chico's, White House Black Market and Soma) was named to Seramount's 2021 Top 75 Companies for Executive Women list today.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Nov. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Chico's FAS, Inc. (Chico's, White House Black Market and Soma) was named to Seramount's 2021 Top 75 Companies for Executive Women list today.
  • Seramount continues to explore ways organizations can move more women into top positions, while highlighting the successes at these trailblazing companies.
  • Highlights of the 2021 Top 75 Companies for Executive Women include:
    The percentage of women corporate executives increased 3 percentage points to 34 percent versus 31 percent in 2020.
  • Sixty-eight percent of the Top 75 Companies for Executive Women offer formal sponsorship, up from 60 percent in 2020.

Chico's FAS, Inc. Announces Third Quarter Sales and Earnings Conference Call

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Monday, November 15, 2021

ET to review the operating results for the third quarter endedOctober 30, 2021.

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  • ET to review the operating results for the third quarter endedOctober 30, 2021.
  • The Elite Entry number, 1141281, is required to join the conference call.
  • Interested participants should call 10-15 minutes prior to the 8:00 a.m. start to be placed in queue.
  • The Company's merchandise is also available at www.chicos.com , www.chicosofftherack.com , www.whbm.com and www.soma.com as well as through third-party channels.

Chico's FAS, Inc. Appoints Patrick J. Guido as Chief Financial Officer

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Friday, September 17, 2021

He most recently served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Asbury Automotive Group, Inc., one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S.

Key Points: 
  • He most recently served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Asbury Automotive Group, Inc., one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S.
  • Prior to this position, Mr. Guido served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of lululemon athletica inc., a multinational designer, distributor and retailer of healthy lifestyle inspired athletic apparel and accessories.
  • In connection with Mr. Guido's appointment, David Oliver, who has served as Interim Chief Financial Officer since February 2020, has been reappointed to his prior role of Senior Vice President Finance Controller and Chief Accounting Officer.
  • Mr. Guido most recently served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Asbury Automotive Group, Inc.

Women: Power In The Numbers

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Tuesday, August 24, 2021

Launching on August 26 in tandem with Women's Equality Day, Women: Power In The Numbers will be an evergreen campaign that livesacross Chico's FAS's marketing and social channels as a reminder of the brand's core tenet of female empowerment.

Key Points: 
  • Launching on August 26 in tandem with Women's Equality Day, Women: Power In The Numbers will be an evergreen campaign that livesacross Chico's FAS's marketing and social channels as a reminder of the brand's core tenet of female empowerment.
  • As one of the leading fashion retailers in North America, Chico's FAS brands were each founded by women and are led by women, for women.
  • Twenty-nine percent (29%) of the customers now work remotely and 26% of the customers follow a hybrid work model.
  • The Women: Power In The Numbers campaign will debut on August 26, 2021 on Chico's FAS, Inc. marketing and social channels.