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CHICO'S FAS INC 27 " Our second quarter earnings performance was the best second quarter Chico's FAS has posted since 2013 , and these results show the incredible progress we continue to make in our turnaround strategy , despite pandemic challenges . Our return to profitability in the quarter was driven by our strategic actions that grew sales , expanded gross margin , and diligently controlled our expenses . " Q2 2021 Brand Highlights Q2 2021 Return to Profitability Driven by Strategic Actions to Grow Sales , Expand Gross Margin and Control Expenses Turnaround Strategy Demonstrating Results Q2 2021 Performance Review SOMA .. * According to NPD , Group , Inc , for the 12months ended July 2021 compared to the same period in 2019 EPS $ 0.21 On Track to Deliver Incremental $ 100M in Sales in FY 2021 MOLLY LANGENSTEIN CEO & President chico's 59 % sales growth over Q2 2020 , continued to benefit from elevated styling and quality enhancements Net Sales $ 472.1M 53 % sales growth over Q2 2020 ; 38 % comparable sales growth over Q2 2019 Customers responded to newness , comfort features , novel technology and innovative fabrics Sales growth exceeded that of U.S. market in non - sport bras , panties and sleepwear * Meaningfully Faster Sell - Through Rates , Higher Productivity , More Full - Priced Sales and Better Maintained Margins WIBM 48 % sales growth over Q2 2020 , driven by newness and seasonless fabrics Customers responded to new pant and short programs , knits and dresses as well as denim