| American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (AEOI), together with its subsidiaries, engages in the design and marketing of casual clothing. The companys collection includes jeans, cargo pants, and graphic T-shirts, as well as an assortment of accessories, outerwear, and footwear, under American Eagle Outfitters and AE brand names. As of January 29, 2005, the company operated 846 American Eagle Outfitters stores in the United States and Canada. In addition, the company offers its customers in the United States an American Eagle private label credit card, issued by a third-party bank and stored value cards known as Gift cards. It also distributes its merchandise through its Web site. AEOI is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. |
