Area company reaches deal to sell wares on Amazon

FORT MYERS — Women’s retailer Chico’s FAS announced a sales partnership with the giant of web retail: Amazon.

The Fort Myers-based company, with $2.3 billion in sales in 2017, says in an April 30 statement that “Chico’s brand apparel and accessories will soon be available to purchase on Amazon.com.” Chico’s FAS will maintain control of marketing, pricing and promotions for its products on Amazon. Chico’s items purchased on Amazon will be eligible for Amazon Prime, free shipping, free returns and other benefits, the release adds.