Chico's began in a small store on Sanibel Island, Florida with Marvin and Helene
Gralnick selling Mexican folk art and cotton sweaters. Chico’s now sells exclusively
designed, private-label women’s clothing and related accessories. The Company operates
796 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, Soma by Chico’s, and Fitigues names.