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150 Thorn Hill Drive

Warrendale, PA 15086-7528

USA

Phone

724.776.4857

Company Information

Company Information
Industry	Apparel/Accessories

# of Employees	5500

Ownership	Public Company

SIC Code	5651 - Family clothing stores

Company Security Requirements	1. Very High

Company Storage Requirements	1. Very High

Fortune 1000 Rank	683

Description

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. is a lifestyle retailer that designs, markets and sells its own brand of relaxed, casual clothing for 15-to-25-year olds, providing merchandise at affordable prices. The Company also distributes merchandise via its e-commerce operation. Its collection offers modern basics like jeans, cargo pants and graphic t-shirts, as well as an assortment of accessories, outerwear and footwear under the Company's American Eagle Outfitters and AE brand names. The Company's stores average approximately 5,400 gross square feet and approximately 4,400 on a selling-square-foot basis. As of January 29, 2005, it operated 846 American Eagle Outfitters stores in the United States and Canada. In December 2004, the Company completed the disposition of its Bluenotes/Thriftys specialty apparel chain, which it had operated in Canada, to 6295215 Canada Inc., a privately held Canadian company.

Top Executives

Executive Name	Title
Didonato, Tom	Executive Vice President Of Human Resources
Donnell, James	Chief Executive Officer
Grover, Frederick	Executive Vice President, E-Commerce & Ae International
Hilson, Joan	CFO, Executive Vice President, Principal Accounting Officer
Martin, Charles	Chief Designer Of Men'S
Martin, Michele	Chief Designer And General Merchandise Manager Of Women'S
Mcgalla, Susan	President And Chief Merchandising Officer;President - Aeo Inc
Milazzo, Rick	Vice President And Chief Information Officer
Nealz, Leann	Executive Vice President And Chief Design Officer
O'Donnell, James	Chief Executive Officer, Director
Parodi, Dennis	EVP, Chief Operating Officer Of The New York Design Center
Rempell, Michael	Senior Vice President, Chief Supply Chain Officer
Savitt, Katherine	Executive Vice President And Chief Design Officer
Schumacher, Betsy	Senior Vice President And Chief Merchandising Officer For Aerie
Stafford, Henry	Senior Vice President And Chief Merchandising Officer For The Ae Brand
Wander, Laura	President Of Martin + Osa

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Recent Company Events

Date	Type of Event	Details
2008-03-03	Earnings/Dividends	PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE:AEO) announced that starting with its February sales release on Thursday, March 6th, the company will announce monthly sales prior to the opening of the market on the Thursday following the end of the monthly retail sales period. American Eagle Outfitters designs, markets and sells its own brand of laidback, current clothing targeting 15 to 25 year-olds, providing high-quality merchandise at affordable prices. The original collection includes standards like jeans and graphic Ts as well as essentials like accessories, outerwear, footwear, basics and swimwear. American Eagle currently operates 854 stores in 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, and 75 AE stores in Canada. American Eagle also operates ae.com, which offers additional sizes and styles of favorite AE merchandise and ships to more than forty countries around the world. The American Eagle brand also includes a Dormwear collection, aerie, which is available in 39 standalone stores, American Eagle stores and at aerie.com. The collection includes bras, undies, camis, hoodies, robes, boxers, sweats and leggings for the AE girl. Designed to be sweetly sexy, comfortable and cozy, the aerie brand offers AE customers a new way to express their personal style everyday, from the dormroom to the coffee shop to the classroom. 77E, a new multi-channel entertainment platform, features original and user-generated content on ae.com, in AE stores, on television, and on Web sites such as YouTube, MySpace and Facebook. For more information, visit www.ae.com. MARTIN + OSA, a concept targeting 28 to 40 year-old women and men, offers refined casual clothing and accessories, designed to be valuable, irresistible, inspiring, authentic and adventurous. MARTIN + OSA currently operates 19 stores. For additional information and updates, visit www.martinandosa.com. The company plans to open a childrens apparel brand, 77kids by american eagle. The new brand will offer on-trend, high-quality clothing and accessories for kids age two to 10. 77kids will launch worldwide online at www.77kids.com during Fiscal 2008, with brick-and-mortar stores in the U.S. planned for 2009.
2008-02-08	Contract/Agreements	"http://www.ae.com/web/index.jsp" target=_blank American Eagle Outfitters, the leading lifestyle brand for 15 to 25 year olds, and "http://www.accretivecommerce.com" target=_blank Accretive Commerce, the leading business process outsourcer of direct to customer services, announced they have extended their relationship in a long term agreement. The extension builds upon an existing four year relationship and demonstrates the strength of the client partnership and strategic alignment between the two companies. Under terms of the agreement, Accretive Commerce will continue to provide "http://www.accretivecommerce.com/solutions/customer_ops.asp" target=_blank order management, "http://www.accretivecommerce.com/solutions/customercare.asp" target=_blank customer care, "http://www.accretivecommerce.com/services/technology.asp" target=_blank technology, and "http://www.accretivecommerce.com/services/index.asp" target=_blank professional services for "http://www.ae.com" target=_blank www.ae.com. American Eagle Outfitters originally selected Accretive Commerce as its partner based on Accretive’s unique combination of operational excellence, domain expertise in the apparel industry, deep understanding of the brand experience, and its demonstrated commitment to customer satisfaction. The long term extension is the result of the companies’ close operating relationship, mutual trust, and a shared commitment to outstanding customer service. “From day one, Accretive Commerce has delivered outstanding service across all elements of our direct channel and truly served as a strategic partner and brand steward for our business,” said Dave Brumback, director of operations for AE Direct, the company’s Internet business. “They have also shown an impressive ability to effectively scale as our e commerce business has grown.” “There is no greater reference for us in the marketplace than world class brands extending long term relationships,” said Hank Reeves, Accretive Commerce CEO. “We are proud to serve such a great apparel brand as American Eagle Outfitters, and this long term renewal clearly demonstrates our ability to deliver outstanding service on a day to day and year to year basis. Accretive Commerce is a clear leader in direct commerce for the apparel industry, and this extension further demonstrates our unique ability to help our client partners increase revenues, lower costs, and provide best in class service to their customers.” About Accretive Commerce
2008-02-06	Earnings/Dividends	PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE:AEO) today announced that total sales for the four weeks ended February 2, 2008 were $163.9 million, compared to $207.1 million for the five weeks ended February 3, 2007. Excluding sales from the extra week in the fiscal 2006, total sales increased 4% compared to the corresponding four week period last year. Due to the 53rd week in fiscal 2006, January 2008 comps are compared to the four week period ended February 3, 2007. On this basis, comparable store sales were down 7%, compared to a 12% increase for the same period last year. In January, store traffic continued to decline compared to last year. Yet, the company was pleased with how they cleared through fall and holiday inventories. The company entered the spring season well-positioned and they are comfortable with their year-end inventory position. Total sales for the 13 weeks ended February 2, 2008 increased to $995.4 million, compared to $973.4 million for the 14 weeks ended February 3, 2007. Excluding sales from the extra week in fiscal 2006, total sales increased 7% compared to the corresponding 13 week period last year. Comparable store sales declined 2% for the quarter, compared to the corresponding period last year. Total sales for the 52 week period ended February 2, 2008 increased to $3.055 billion, compared to $2.794 billion for the 53 weeks ended February 3, 2007. Excluding sales from the extra week in fiscal 2006, total sales increased 9% compared to the corresponding 52 week period last year. Comparable store sales increased 1% for the year, compared to the corresponding period last year. The company reiterated its fourth quarter earnings guidance of $0.64 to $0.65 per share, compared to $0.66 per share last year. To access the companys recorded monthly sales commentary, please dial (866) 514-0390, or internationally dial (585) 267-8021. The company will report fourth quarter earnings on Wednesday, March 12th. Management will hold a conference call at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time that morning. To listen to the call, please dial 877-407-0789, or internationally dial 201-689-8562. The call can also be accessed through our website, ae.com. Beginning with the Companys new fiscal year, monthly sales results will be reported on Thursday morning, following the end of the fiscal month. The company will announce February sales on Thursday, March 6th. About American Eagle Outfitters: American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE:AEO) is a leading retailer that operates under the American Eagle Outfitters and MARTIN + OSA brands. American Eagle Outfitters designs, markets and sells its own brand of laidback, current clothing targeting 15 to 25 year-olds, providing high-quality merchandise at affordable prices. The original collection includes standards like jeans and graphic Ts as well as essentials like accessories, outerwear, footwear, basics and swimwear. American Eagle currently operates 854 stores in 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, and 75 AE stores in Canada. American Eagle also operates ae.com, which offers additional sizes and styles of favorite AE merchandise and ships to more than forty countries around the world. The American Eagle brand also includes a Dormwear collection, aerie, which is available in 39 standalone stores, American Eagle stores and at aerie.com. The collection includes bras, undies, camis, hoodies, robes, boxers, sweats and leggings for the AE girl. Designed to be sweetly sexy, comfortable and cozy, the aerie brand offers AE customers a new way to express their personal style everyday, from the dormroom to the coffee shop to the classroom. MARTIN + OSA, a concept targeting 28 to 40 year-old women and men, offers refined casual clothing and accessories, designed to be valuable, irresistible, inspiring, authentic and adventurous. MARTIN + OSA currently operates 19 stores. For additional information and updates, visit www.martina

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