Chico's White House
Fort Myers, Fla.–based retailer Chico’s FAS Inc. announced plans to acquire Maryland–based retailer White House/Black Market for $90 million in cash and Chico’s stock. White House/Black Market is a division of privately held The White House Inc., which operates 103 stores in 30 states and the Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia operates 413 stores under the Chico’s and Pazzo’s nameplates in 42 states and the District of Columbia.