July 7 (Reuters) - Chico's FAS Inc
* Chico's FAS, Inc. Issues Statement In Response To
Barington Group Statement
* Neither Hudson's Bay Co Nor Any Of Department Stores
Within Its Portfolio Are Competitors To Chico's Fas Or Any Of
Its Brands
* Issue Of Any Potential Conflict For Either Of Co's Two New
Independent Director Candidates Was Considered By Co Prior To
Nomination
* Independent Third Party Analysis Found Hudson's Bay's
Stores Not Competitively Relevant To Chico's Brands In Terms Of
Geographic Proximity Or Demographic Profile
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