Leading Women's Retailer Inks Endorsement Deal with Debbie Phelps, mother of
swim sensation Michael Phelps
FT. MYERS, Fla., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Chico's, the
exclusively designed, private-branded women's clothing retailer, today
announced an endorsement deal with Debbie Phelps, mother of 14 time gold
medalist and swim sensation, Michael Phelps.
Prior to her departure for the Summer Games, Debbie Phelps visited her
favorite Chico's boutique in Towson, Maryland to purchase her entire Beijing
wardrobe. She spent the week cheering her son to record-breaking gold while
wearing Chico's wrinkle-resistant Travelers Collection, novelty jackets and
unique jewelry. Chico's took notice and approached Debbie about a partnership.
"As an educator, single mother and her son's biggest champion, Debbie has
been an inspiration to us, and to our customers all over the world. We look
forward to evolving the wonderful relationship we already have with Debbie,"
states Michele Cloutier, Chico's Brand President.
"I am thrilled to partner with Chico's," says Debbie Phelps. "This
relationship couldn't be more perfect; I've been one of Chico's biggest fans
for years. Every time I have a function or go to an International competition
for Michael, I build my outfits using Chico's Travelers, print tops and
jewelry. I love Chico's because it's versatile, comfortable, perfect for
travel and I always look and feel great. My daughters have even become
Chico's fans!"
For 25 years, Chico's has helped millions of women look as great as they
feel. The Company's colorful prints, chic artisan jackets and Travelers
collection have captured the attention of baby boomer women nationwide.
About Debbie Phelps:
Deborah S. Phelps is a dedicated educator, proud parent and principal of
Windsor Mill Middle School in Baltimore, Maryland. She is an active member in
her community working with several local non-profit and educational
organizations throughout Maryland as well as with national organizations such
as ADHD Moms.
A native of Allegany County, in western Maryland, Phelps earned her master
degree in education management and supervision from Loyola College, in
Baltimore, in 1998 and her bachelor's degree of arts in education from
Fairmont State College, in Fairmont, West Virginia, in 1973. She is a proud
mother of three children. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling the world,
all types of sports -- especially swimming -- and spending time reading and
reflecting on life. Debbie has aspirations of writing her own book in the
future.
About Chico's FAS, Inc.:
The Company (NYSE: CHS) is a specialty retailer of private branded,
sophisticated, casual-to-dressy clothing, intimates, complementary
accessories, and other non-clothing gift items. The Company operates 1,077
women's specialty stores, including stores in 49 states, the District of
Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico operating under the Chico's,
White House | Black Market, and Soma Intimates names. The Company has 619
Chico's front-line stores, 41 Chico's outlet stores, 327 White House | Black
Market front-line stores, 19 White House | Black Market outlet stores, 70 Soma
Intimates front-line stores and 1 Soma Intimates outlet store.
SOURCE Chico's FAS, Inc.
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