WARRENDALE, Pa., Nov. 1 /PRNewswire/ --
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (Nasdaq: AEOS) today announced total sales for
the four weeks ended October 28, 2000 increased 21.5% to $71.8 million from
$59.1 million for the four-week period ended October 30, 1999. Same store
sales for the 2000 period increased 2.6% compared to the corresponding four-
week period last year. This compares to a 21.9% same store increase in
October 1999.
Sales for the third quarter ended October 28, 2000 increased 27% to
$282.8 million from $222.7 million for the third quarter ended October 30,
1999. Same store sales for the third quarter of 2000 rose 6.8% compared to
the same period last year.
Sales for the thirty-nine week period ended October 28, 2000 increased
22.5% to $669.8 million from $546.7 million for the thirty-nine week period
ended October 30, 1999. Same store sales for the 2000 period rose
2.9% compared to the corresponding thirty-nine week period last year.
To access American Eagle Outfitters' recorded monthly sales commentary,
please call 724-779-6601.
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. will release third quarter earnings on the
morning of November 16th. At 9:00 a.m. EST, on November 16th the Company's
management team will host a conference call to review the financial results.
To listen to the call, dial 719-457-2637 at least ten minutes prior to the
start of the call. The conference call will also be simultaneously broadcast
over the internet at http://www.vcall.com and http://www.ae.com.
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 541 stores in 47 states and the District of Columbia.
SOURCE American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.
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Company News On-Call:
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
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