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12/03/09American Eagle Outfitters Reports November Sales of $270.6 Million
Same Store Sales Decrease 2% Provides Fourth Quarter EPS Guidance PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 3, 2009-- American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE: AEO) today announced that total sales for the four weeks ended November 28, 2009 decreased 1% to $270.6 million, compared to $272.8 million for the four weeks ended November 29, 2008. Comparable store sales decreased 2% for the month, compared to an 11% decrease for the same period last ... 
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12/02/09American Eagle Outfitters Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 2, 2009-- American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE: AEO) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share, marking the company’s 22nd consecutive quarterly dividend. The dividend is payable on January 8, 2010 to stockholders of record at the close of business on December 28, 2009. American Eagle Outfitters, Inc., through its subsidiaries, (“AEO, Inc.”) offers high-quality, on-trend clothing, accesso... 
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11/24/09American Eagle Outfitters Reports Third Quarter Results
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 24, 2009-- American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE: AEO) today announced that earnings for the third quarter ended October 31, 2009 were $0.28 per diluted share. Third quarter non-GAAP earnings were $0.21 per diluted share, which excludes a tax benefit of approximately $0.07 per diluted share associated with the repatriation of earnings from Canada. This compares to non-GAAP earnings of $0.30 per diluted share last yea... 
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11/17/09American Eagle Outfitters Invites You to Listen to Its Third Quarter 2009 Earnings Conference Call
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 17, 2009-- In conjunction with American Eagle Outfitters’ (NYSE: AEO) third quarter 2009 earnings release, you are invited to listen to a broadcast of the conference call live over the Internet on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. ET. What: American Eagle Outfitters’ Third Quarter 2009 Earnings Conference Call When: 9:00 a.m. ET, Tuesday, November 24, 2009 ... 
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11/05/09American Eagle Outfitters Reports October Sales of $195.1 Million
Same Store Sales Decrease 5% Updates Third Quarter Earnings PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 5, 2009-- American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE: AEO) today announced that total sales for the four weeks ended October 31, 2009 decreased 5% to $195.1 million, compared to $204.8 million for the four weeks ended November 1, 2008. Comparable store sales decreased 5% for the month, compared to a 12% decrease for the same period last year. ... 
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11/03/09American Eagle Outfitters to Open Destination Flagship Store in Times Square November 19
Innovative Store Design, Exclusive Merchandise, Massive Outdoor LED Signage and Opportunity for "15 Seconds of Fame" Create a One-of-a-Kind New York Shopping Experience for CustomersNEW YORK, Nov 03, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE: AEO) today announced plans to open its flagship store in Times Square. The 25,000 square foot store is located at 1551 Broadway, at 46th Street. It features four levels of shopping, including dedicated floors for ... 
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10/21/0977kids by american eagle Opens Pop-up Store at the Mall at Robinson for 77 Days
Temporary Retail Space is the First-Ever Opportunity to Experience the 77kids Brand in a Bricks-and-Mortar Environment A Portion of the Proceeds from the First Day’s Sales Will be Donated to Operation Warm—a Not-for-Profit Organization that Distributes New Winter Coats to Children in Need PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 21, 2009-- 77kids by american eagle, the kids brand from American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE: AEO... 
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10/13/09aerie by American Eagle Customer Loyalty Program Surpasses One-Million Members in Just over One Year
The aerie a-list Offers Members Special Prices, Free Gifts and Invitations to Special Events PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 13, 2009-- aerie by American Eagle, the intimates and Dormwear® line from American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE:AEO), today announced that its a-list program has surpassed its one-millionth member in just over one year. American Eagle Outfitters has had proven success with loyalty programs. The company’s popula... 
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10/13/09American Eagle Outfitters Invites You to Listen to Its Holiday 2009 Management Presentation
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 13, 2009-- American Eagle Outfitters’ (NYSE: AEO) invites you to listen to a broadcast of its holiday 2009 management presentation live over the Internet on Thursday, October 15, 2009 at approximately 2:30 p.m. ET. What: American Eagle Outfitters’ Holiday 2009 Management Presentation When: 2:30 p.m. ET, October 15, 2009 Where: http://www.ae.com (Click on ... 
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10/08/09American Eagle Outfitters Reports September Sales of $246.0 Million
Same Store Sales Were Flat to Last Year Raises Third Quarter EPS Guidance PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 8, 2009-- American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE: AEO) today announced that total sales for the five weeks ended October 3, 2009 increased 7% to $246.0 million, compared to $229.2 million for the five weeks ended October 4, 2008. Comparable store sales were flat for the month, compared to a 6% decrease for the same period last ye... 
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10/02/09American Eagle Outfitters Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 2, 2009-- American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE: AEO) announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share, marking the company’s 21st consecutive quarterly dividend. The dividend is payable on October 16, 2009 to stockholders of record at the close of business on October 9, 2009. American Eagle Outfitters, Inc., through its subsidiaries, (“AEO, Inc.”) offers high-quality, on-trend clothing, accessor... 
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09/10/09American Eagle Outfitters Launches Mobile Commerce
Customers Can Now Purchase AE, aerie and 77kids Product from Smart Phones and Other Web-enabled Mobile DevicesPITTSBURGH, Sep 10, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- American Eagle Outfitters (NYSE: AEO) today announced the launch of its mobile commerce program. In addition to browsing and buying, customers can now experience expanded functionality of www.ae.com from their mobile devices, including Find a Store and Wish Lists. "We know that AE customers are using their mobile device... 
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09/03/09American Eagle Outfitters Reports August Sales of $307.7 Million
Same Store Sales Decrease 7% Reiterates Third Quarter EPSPITTSBURGH, Sep 03, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE: AEO) today announced that total sales for the four weeks ended August 29, 2009 decreased 4% to $307.7 million, compared to $320.0 million for the four weeks ended August 30, 2008. Comparable store sales decreased 7% for the month, compared to a 5% decrease for the same period last year. Total sales for the 30 week year-to-dat... 
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09/01/09New Balance and aerie by American Eagle Introduce Exclusive Fitness/Lifestyle Shoe
The New Balance 600 is Available at aerie Standalone Stores Across the Country and Online at www.aerie.com BOSTON & PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep. 1, 2009-- New Balance and aerie by American Eagle, the intimates and dormwear® line from American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE:AEO) today announced the introduction of the New Balance 600, a new fitness lifestyle shoe. The NB 600 is available beginning today exclusively at all aerie standalone ... 
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08/27/09American Eagle Outfitters Reports Second Quarter Results
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 27, 2009-- American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE: AEO) today announced that earnings for the second quarter ended August 1, 2009 were $0.14 per diluted share, which includes a tax benefit of $0.02 per diluted share. In addition, second quarter EPS includes a $0.02 non-cash, non-operating foreign currency loss. This is related to holding U.S. dollars in Canada in anticipation of repatriation, which occurred on August ... 
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08/17/09American Eagle Outfitters Invites You to Listen to Its Second Quarter 2009 Earnings Conference Call
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 17, 2009-- In conjunction with American Eagle Outfitters’ (NYSE: AEO) second quarter 2009 earnings release, you are invited to listen to a broadcast of the conference call live over the Internet on Thursday, August 27, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. ET. What: American Eagle Outfitters’ Second Quarter 2009 Earnings Conference Call When: 9:00 a.m. ET, Thursday, August 27, 2009 ... 
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08/06/09American Eagle Outfitters Reports July Sales of $215.0 Million; Same Store Sales Decrease 11%; Updates Second Quarter EPS
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 6, 2009-- American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE: AEO) today announced that total sales for the four weeks ended August 1, 2009 decreased 8% to $215.0 million, compared to $232.8 million for the four weeks ended August 2, 2008. Comparable store sales decreased 11% for the month, compared to a 7% decrease for the same period last year. July sales performance was in the range of the company’s expectations, ... 
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07/28/0977kids by american eagle Debuts First-Ever Back-to-School Collection
"Kid Cool" Clothing and Accessories for Ages Two to 10 Available Online at www.77kids.com PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 28, 2009-- 77kids by american eagle, the kids brand from American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE: AEO), today announced the debut of its first back-to-school collection. The collection features an all-new denim line with three fits for boys and three for girls in varying washes. Graphic t-shirts and hoodies feature car racing themes, co... 
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07/22/09American Eagle Outfitters Brings Back Best-Selling Jean of All Time -- the AE Artist
Beginning Today, Customers Who Purchase ANY Pair of AE Jeans Receive a Free Graphic T-shirt, While Supplies LastPITTSBURGH, Jul 22, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE: AEO) today announced that it has brought back its best-selling jean of all time, the AE Artist(R). To celebrate the return of the AE Artist jean, as well as its entire back-to-school denim collection, AE is offering a free graphic t-shirt to every customer who purchases a ... 
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07/09/09American Eagle Outfitters Reports June Sales of $246.1 Million
Same Store Sales Decrease 11%Reiterates Second Quarter EPS Guidance PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul. 9, 2009-- American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE: AEO) today announced that total sales for the five weeks ended July 4, 2009 decreased 4% to $246.1 million, compared to $255.9 million for the five weeks ended July 5, 2008. Comparable store sales decreased 11% for the month, compared to an 11% decrease for the same period last year. June sale... 
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06/16/09American Eagle Outfitters Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 16, 2009-- American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE: AEO) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share, marking the company’s 20th consecutive quarterly dividend. The dividend is payable on July 17, 2009 to stockholders of record at the close of business on July 6, 2009. American Eagle Outfitters, Inc., through its subsidiaries, (“AEO, Inc.”) offers hig... 
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06/04/09American Eagle Outfitters Reports May Sales of $195.5 Million
Same Store Sales Decrease 7%Reiterates Second Quarter EPS Guidance PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 4, 2009-- American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE: AEO) today announced that total sales for the four weeks ended May 30, 2009 decreased 2% to $195.5 million, compared to $200.0 million for the four weeks ended May 31, 2008. Comparable store sales decreased 7% for the month, compared to a 9% decrease for the same period last year. May sales wer... 
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05/27/09American Eagle Outfitters Reports First Quarter Results
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 27, 2009-- American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE: AEO) today announced that earnings for the first quarter ended May 2, 2009 were $0.11 per diluted share, which includes a tax benefit of $0.04 per diluted share and a realized loss related to the sale of investment securities of $0.01 per diluted share. First quarter EPS compares to $0.21 per diluted share for the same period last year. The company’s first quarter EPS... 
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05/18/09American Eagle Outfitters Invites You to Listen to Its First Quarter 2009 Earnings Conference Call
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 18, 2009-- In conjunction with American Eagle Outfitters' (NYSE: AEO) first quarter 2009 earnings release, you are invited to listen to a broadcast of the conference call live over the Internet on Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. ET. What: American Eagle Outfitters' First Quarter 2009 Earnings Conference Call When: 9:00 a.m. ET, Wednesday, May 27, 2009 ... 
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05/07/09American Eagle Outfitters Reports April Sales of $193.6 Million
Same Store Sales Decrease 5% PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May. 7, 2009-- American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE: AEO) today announced that total sales for the four weeks ended May 2, 2009 decreased 2% to $193.6 million, compared to $197.7 million for the four weeks ended May 3, 2008. Comparable store sales decreased 5% for the month, compared to a 2% increase for the same period last year. April sales were consistent with the company’s range ... 
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04/15/0977kids by American Eagle Partners with Plant-It 2020 for Earth Day Tree-Planting Campaign
PITTSBURGH & HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr. 15, 2009-- 77kids by american eagle and Plant-It 2020 today announced an Earth Day campaign in which 77kids will sponsor the planting of one indigenous tree for every www.77kids.com order placed on Wednesday, April 22. The newest brand concept from American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE: AEO), 77kids offers clothing and accessories for children ages two to 10. Plant-It 2020 is a non-profit... 
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04/09/09American Eagle Outfitters Reports March Sales of $243 Million
Same Store Sales Decrease 16% Revises First Quarter EPS Guidance to Higher End of RangePITTSBURGH, Apr 09, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE: AEO) today announced that total sales for the five weeks ended April 4, 2009 decreased 9% to $242.6 million, compared to $267.3 million for the five weeks ended April 5, 2008. Comparable store sales decreased 16% for the month, compared to a 12% decrease for the same period last year. March sales... 
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03/11/09American Eagle Outfitters Reports Fourth Quarter 2008 Results
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 11, 2009-- American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE:AEO) today announced that adjusted earnings for the fourth quarter ended January 31, 2009 were $0.19 per diluted share, excluding non-cash other-than-temporary investment security and store impairment charges totaling $0.03 per diluted share. This compares to $0.66 per diluted share for the quarter ended February 2, 2008. The company also announced that ... 
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03/05/09American Eagle Outfitters Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 5, 2009-- American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE: AEO) today announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share, marking the company’s 19th consecutive quarterly dividend. The dividend is payable on April 10, 2009 to stockholders of record at the close of business on March 30, 2009. American Eagle Outfitters, Inc., through its subsidiaries, (“AEO, Inc.”) offers h... 
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03/05/09American Eagle Outfitters Reports February Sales of $177.2 Million
Same Store Sales Decrease 7% PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar. 5, 2009-- American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE: AEO) today announced that total sales for the four weeks ended February 28, 2009 increased 1% to $177.2 million, compared to $175.1 million for the four weeks ended March 1, 2008. Comparable store sales decreased 7% for the month, compared to a 4% decrease for the same period last year. The company expects fourth quarter earnings t... 
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02/05/09American Eagle Outfitters Reports January Sales of $138.9 Million; Same Store Sales Decrease 22%
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE: AEO) today announced that total sales for the four weeks ended January 31, 2009 decreased 15% to $138.9 million, compared to $163.9 million for the four weeks ended February 2, 2008. Comparable store sales decreased 22% for the month, compared to a 7% decrease for the same period last year. Total sales for the quarter ended January 31, 2009 decreased 9% to $905.7 mill... 
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01/15/09American Eagle Outfitters Announces the Appointment of Roger Markfield to Vice Chairman, Executive Creative Director
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 15, 2009--American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE: AEO) announced today that Roger Markfield, former Chief Merchandising Officer/Co-CEO of AEO, Inc., and current member of the AEO board of directors has been appointed to a newly-created full time role as Vice Chairman, Executive Creative Director of American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. Reporting to Chief Executive Officer, Jim O'Donnell, Markfield will work closely with all creati... 
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01/12/09American Eagle Outfitters Announces Participation in the 11th Annual ICR XChange Conference
PITTSBURGH, Jan 12, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE: AEO) today announced that the Company will be presenting at the 11th Annual ICR XChange Conference held at the St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort & Spa in Dana Point, California on Thursday, January 15, 2009 at 8:15 am Pacific Standard Time. James O'Donnell, President and Chief Executive Officer and Joan Holstein Hilson, Chief Financial Officer will host the presentation. The a... 
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01/08/09American Eagle Outfitters Reports December Sales of $493.5 Million, Same Store Sales Decrease 17%, Updates Fourth Quarter EPS Guidance
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 8, 2009--American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE: AEO) today announced that total sales for the five weeks ended January 3, 2009 decreased 10% to $493.5 million, compared to $546.1 million for the five weeks ended January 5, 2008. Comparable store sales decreased 17% for the month, compared to a 2% decrease for the same period last year. December sales for the AE brand deteriorated from November and were well b... 
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