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2% Over February Last Year
* February Comparable Store Sales Increase 5.

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charge on the Company's website at http://www.

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, Chico's FAS, Inc.7 million from $83. The Company owns 501 Chico's
front-line stores, 31 Chico 's outlet stores, 198 White House | Black Market
front-line stores, 8 White House | Black Market outlet stores, 16 Soma by
Chico's stores, 11 Fitigues front-line stores and 1 Fitigues outlet store;
franchisees own and operate 14 Chico's stores.

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In addition to wines, Vino
100 carries a selection of gifts, gift baskets, wine
accessories and gourmet food items including Dagoba organic
chocolates and artisan cheeses.

For additional information please visit: http://www.

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(Logo: http://www.

For more detailed information, please call (877) 424 -4267 to listen to the
Company's monthly sales information and investor relations line

A copy of a slide show addressing the Company's recent financial results and
current plans for expansion is available on the Company's website at
http://www.

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Chico's FAS Inc. Reports Record February Sales

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The Company is a specialty retailer of private label, sophisticated,
casual-to-dressy clothing, intimates, complementary accessories , and other
non-clothing gift items.

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com in the investor
relations section

Executive Contacts:
Charles J.

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Comparable store sales for the Company-owned stores increased 5.

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Vino 100 Celebrates Grand Opening this Weekend with Special Discounts and Prizes for Wine Enthusiasts

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About Vino 100
Vino 100 was developed to meet the growing customer demand for a user-
friendly, affordable wine store.S. Investor and Community Relations
(239) 274-4105 Chico's FAS, Inc.

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Vino 100 is the sister company of
Tinder Box, America's oldest and largest retail chain of cigar and gift shops.

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Additional investor information on Chico's FAS, Inc.

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(NYSE: CHS) today reported February sales results for the four-week period
ended February 25, 2006, increased 18.

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Traveling the world to find vineyards that
produce wines of quality and exceptional price, Vino 100's system simplifies
the wine selection process for the consumer.

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2% to $98.

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* February Sales Up 18.chicos.

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Wine education classes and
complimentary tastings are also offered.7% for the
four-week period ended February 25, 2006 compared to the same four-week period
last year. Virgin
Islands and Puerto Rico operating under the Chico's, White House | Black
Market, Soma by Chico's and Fitigues names.
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reported for the prior year's four-week period ended February 26, 2005. The Company operates 780 women's specialty stores,
including stores in 47 states, the District of Columbia, the U.

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Hillsboro from
small artisan vintners from around the world including Jim
Barry Wines (Australia); Terry Theise Selections (Germany); and
Holloran Vineyard Wines (Oregon ).com.newscom. Michael Smith
Chief Financial Officer Vice President
Chico 's FAS, Inc.