WARRENDALE, Pa., Sept. 17 /PRNewswire/ --
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (Nasdaq: AEOS) announced that over the past
weekend, comparable store sales were positive, after being negatively impacted
immediately following the terrorist attacks on the U.S. last week.
Jim O'Donnell, Chief Operating Officer said, "In the midst of this
devastating event, we are extremely proud of the strength and resilience of
our Associates. It is gratifying to see Americans quickly rebounding and
getting back to business during such a difficult and painful time."
Founded in 1977, the Company designs, markets, and sells the American
Eagle brand of relaxed, clean, and versatile clothing for 16 to 34 year olds,
providing high-quality merchandise at affordable prices. AE's lifestyle
collection offers casual basics like cargos complemented by fashion looks in
stretch, denim, and other modern fabrications. The Company also operates the
Bluenotes/Thriftys specialty apparel chain in Canada. Bluenotes/Thriftys
offers an urban inspired, denim-driven collection for 12 to 22 year olds. The
Company currently operates 609 American Eagle Outfitters stores in 47 states
and the District of Columbia, 46 American Eagle Outfitters stores in Canada,
and 111 Bluenotes/Thriftys stores in Canada. AE also operates via its
Internet business, ae.com.
SOURCE American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.
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Related links:
http://www.ae.com
Company News On-Call:
http://www.prnewswire.com/gh/cnoc/comp/104763.html
CONTACT:
Laura Weil or Judy Meehan, +1-724-776-4857,
both of American Eagle Outfitters
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