Major retailer targets three-phased reopen plan

One of the region’s largest retailers prepares for reentry. ‘It was much easier to close stores than it has been to reopen them,’ new CEO says.

  • By Mark Gordon
  • | 3:00 p.m. April 30, 2020
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Courtesy. Courtesy. Molly Langenstein, who had been president of Chico’s FAS’ two largest brands, Chico’s and White House Black Market, since August, was recently promoted to president and CEO.
Courtesy. Courtesy. Molly Langenstein, who had been president of Chico’s FAS’ two largest brands, Chico’s and White House Black Market, since August, was recently promoted to president and CEO.
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The network of Chico’s FAS stores nationwide, some 1,300 locations under three brands, has been shuttered for nearly two months — but that doesn’t mean the company hasn’t been busy.

 

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