Chico's · Physical & Retail Presence
New CEO Appointed, Shaping Future Brand Narrative
One offLast updated: 23 September 2025
Retail Brands summary
Chico's has appointed Trish Donnelly, former President of The Row, as its new CEO, following the departure of the previous CEO. This significant leadership change is a key development that will shape the brand's public narrative and strategic direction.
Key facts
- Brand
- Chico's
- Signal category
- Physical & Retail Presence
- Current status
- One off
- Importance
- High
- Scope
- Global
- Sources
- 2 (WWD, CSA / Chain Store Age)
- Last updated
- 23 September 2025
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