Basis Of Presentation

6 Months Ended

Aug. 03, 2013

Basis Of Presentation [Abstract]

Basis Of Presentation

Note 1.  Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements of Chico’s FAS, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”) have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q and do not include all of the information and notes required by accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. (“U.S. GAAP”) for complete financial statements.  In the opinion of management, such interim financial statements reflect all normal, recurring adjustments considered necessary to present fairly the consolidated financial position, the results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods presented.  All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.  For further information, refer to the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto for the fiscal year ended February 2, 2013, included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on March 20, 2013.  The February 2, 2013 consolidated balance sheet amounts were derived from audited financial statements included in the Company’s Annual Report.

As used in this report, all references to “we,” “us,” “our,” and “the Company,” refer to Chico’s FAS, Inc. and all of its wholly-owned subsidiaries.  

Our fiscal years end on the Saturday closest to January 31 and are designated by the calendar year in which the fiscal year commences.  Operating results for the thirteen weeks and twenty-six weeks ended August 3, 2013 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the entire year.