WARRENDALE, Pa., Oct. 4 /PRNewswire/ --
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (Nasdaq: AEOS) today announced total sales for
the five weeks ended September 30, 2000 increased 28.1% to $90.0 million from
$70.3 million for the five-week period ended October 2, 1999. Same store
sales for the 2000 period increased 7.4% compared to the corresponding five-
week period last year. This compares to a 34.2% same store increase in
September 1999.
Sales for the thirty-five week period ended September 30, 2000 increased
22.6% to $597.9 million from $487.5 million for the thirty-five week period
ended October 2, 1999. Same store sales for the 2000 period rose
2.9% compared to the corresponding thirty-five week period last year.
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. is a specialty retailer of all-American,
casual apparel, accessories, and footwear for men and women between the ages
of 16 and 34. The Company designs, markets, and sells its own brand of
versatile, relaxed, and timeless classics like AE jeans, cargos, and T-shirts,
providing high quality merchandise at affordable prices. The Company
currently operates 535 stores in 46 states and the District of Columbia.
SOURCE American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.
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http://www.prnewswire.com/comp/104763.html or fax,
800-758-5804, ext. 104763
CONTACT:
Laura Weil, or Judy Meehan, 724-776-4857,
both of American Eagle Outfitters
NOTE TO EDITORS: To access AEO's recorded monthly sales
commentary, please call 724-779-6601.
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