8-K

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

Current Report
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of report: (Date of earliest event reported): June 25, 2009

Chico’s FAS, Inc.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)

Florida
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

0-21258	59-2389435
(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

11215 Metro Parkway, Fort Myers, Florida	33966
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)	(Zip code)

(239) 277-6200
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

	Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.
	Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
SIGNATURES
EX-99.1

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

     On June 25, 2009, Chico’s FAS, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing preliminary results related to proposals voted upon at its 2009 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. In addition, the Company commented on its comparable store sales for the quarter-to-date.

     A copy of the press release issued on June 25, 2009 is attached to this Report as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference herein.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

     (d) Exhibits:

     Exhibit 99.1     Chico’s FAS, Inc. Press Release dated June 25, 2009

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SIGNATURES

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	CHICO’S FAS, INC.
Date: June 25, 2009	By:	/s/ Kent A. Kleeberger
		Kent A. Kleeberger, Executive Vice President—
		Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Exhibit Number	Description
Exhibit 99.1	Chico’s FAS, Inc. Press Release dated June 25, 2009

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EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

For Immediate Release

     Executive Contacts:
     Robert C. Atkinson
     Vice President
     Investor Relations
     Chico’s FAS, Inc.
     (239) 274-4199

Chico’s Announces Election of Class I Directors, Ratification of
Other Proposals at Annual Meeting of Stockholders

President and CEO David F. Dyer Provides Business Update

     Fort Myers, FL - June 25, 2009 - Chico’s FAS, Inc. (NYSE: CHS) announced that, based on a preliminary count provided by its Inspector of Elections, stockholders have re-elected both of the Company’s Class I Directors at today’s Annual Meeting of Stockholders. In addition, based on that preliminary count, stockholders ratified an amendment to the Company’s Articles of Incorporation providing for a majority vote standard for uncontested director elections and the appointment of Ernst & Young LLP as the Company’s independent public accountants for the fiscal year ending January 30, 2010 (fiscal 2009).

     In his report on the Company, David F. Dyer, President and CEO indicated that sales for the second quarter-to-date are running negative low single digit. Mr. Dyer added that the White House | Black Market brand has quarter-to-date positive comparable store sales, while the Chico’s brand has delivered a comparable store sales percentage decrease in the low single digits quarter-to-date.

     ABOUT CHICO’S FAS, INC.
The Company is a women’s specialty retailer of private branded, sophisticated, casual-to-dressy clothing, intimates, complementary accessories, and other non-clothing gift items. The Company operates 1,068 specialty stores, including stores in 48 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.

     The Chico’s brand currently operates 613 boutique and 40 outlet stores, publishes a catalog during key shopping periods throughout the year, and conducts e-commerce at www.chicos.com.

     White House | Black Market currently operates 326 boutique and 16 outlet stores, publishes a catalog highlighting its latest fashions and conducts e-commerce at www.whitehouseblackmarket.com.

     Soma Intimates is the Company’s developing concept with 72 boutique stores and 1 outlet store today. Soma also publishes a popular catalog for its customers and conducts e-commerce at www.soma.com.

     SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995 Certain statements contained herein, including without limitation, statements addressing the beliefs, plans, objectives, estimates or expectations of the Company or future

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results or events constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. Such forward-looking statements involve known or unknown risks, including, but not limited to, general economic and business conditions, and conditions in the specialty retail industry. There can be no assurance that the actual future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements will occur. Users of forward-looking statements are encouraged to review the Company’s latest annual report on Form 10-K, its filings on Form 10-Q, management’s discussion and analysis in the Company’s latest annual report to stockholders, the Company’s filings on Form 8-K, and other federal securities law filings for a description of other important factors that may affect the Company’s business, results of operations and financial condition. The Company does not undertake to publicly update or revise its forward-looking statements even if experience or future changes make it clear that projected results expressed or implied in such statements will not be realized.

For more detailed information on Chico’s FAS, Inc., please go to our corporate website, www.chicosfas.com.

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