WARRENDALE, Pa., Dec. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (Nasdaq: AEOS) today announced the
appointments of Roger S. Markfield and James V. O'Donnell to the positions of
Co-Chief Executive Officers. Jay L. Schottenstein served as the Company's
Chief Executive Officer since March 1992. Mr. Schottenstein will remain
Chairman of the Board of Directors.
Mr. Markfield joined American Eagle Outfitters in 1993 as Executive Vice
President, Merchandising. In February 1995, he was promoted to President and
Chief Merchandising Officer, and since March 1999, Mr. Markfield has served on
the Company's Board of Directors.
Mr. O'Donnell joined American Eagle Outfitters in December 2000 as Chief
Operating Officer, and since then he has also served on the Company's Board of
Directors.
American Eagle Outfitters (Nasdaq: AEOS) is a leading lifestyle retailer
that designs, markets, and sells its own brand of relaxed, versatile clothing
for 16 to 34 year-olds, providing high-quality merchandise at affordable
prices. AE's lifestyle collection includes casual basics like khakis, cargos,
and jeans; fashion tops like rugbys, polos, and graphic T's; and functional
items like swimwear, outerwear, footwear, and accessories. AE's Canadian
subsidiary, Bluenotes/Thriftys, targets a slightly younger demographic,
offering a more urban/suburban, denim-driven collection for 12 to 22 year-
olds. American Eagle Outfitters currently operates 700 AE stores in 48 states
and the District of Columbia, 56 AE 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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CONTACT:
Laura Weil or Judy Meehan of American Eagle
Outfitters, +1-724-776-4857
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