First Store Opens February 2; Ten Additional Stores to Open in the
Next Month with Franchise Partner Fox-Wizel
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 31, 2012--
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE:AEO) today announced that its
first store in Israel will open to the public on Thursday, February 2,
at Ramat Aviv Mall, in Tel Aviv. Ten additional stores are planned over
the next month, in locations such as The Big Mall in Petach Tikva,
Kiryat Ono Mall, and Mall of Haifa. The franchise stores will be
operated by Fox-Wizel Ltd., a leading retailer and wholesaler in the
region.
AEO has been expanding its international presence for the past three
years, now with 21 stores in 10 countries, partnering with retail
experts in each region. Today, there are franchise stores open in
Russia, China, Hong Kong and various cities throughout the Middle East.
The first stores in Japan are slated to open in the coming months.
“American Eagle Outfitters customers in Israel are incredibly passionate
about the brand,” said
Simon Nankervis
, vice president of global
business development, American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. “We are excited to
offer them the opportunity to enjoy our in-store shopping experience at
several great locations throughout the region.”
In addition to Ramat Aviv Mall, future American Eagle Outfitters store
locations include, but are not limited to:
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Tel Aviv:
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The Big Mall, 7 Stars Mall, Dizingoff Center
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Haifa:
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Kiryon, Grand Mall, Mall of Haifa
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Beer Sheva:
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Hanegev Mall, Big Center
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Kiryat Ono:
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Kiryat Ono Mall
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Ra’anna:
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Renanim
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Rishon Lezion:
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Hazahav Mall
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Netanya:
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Sea City Mall
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Even before American Eagle Outfitters began opening stores abroad,
customers around the world were fans of the brand. The company’s
e-commerce site shipped internationally beginning in 2004, and today
ships to 77 countries, with Italy being the latest to join. All American
Eagle Outfitters international stores offer a similar product assortment
as those in the U.S., which is well known for being high-quality,
on-trend fashion at affordable prices. Most stores also feature the
company’s Aerie brand, a confident, sexy intimates and apparel line for
young women in their twenties.
About American Eagle Outfitters
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc., through its subsidiaries, (“AEO, Inc.”)
offers high-quality, on-trend clothing, accessories and personal care
products at affordable prices. The American Eagle Outfitters® brand
targets 15 to 25 year old girls and guys, with more than 937 stores
worldwide, and online at www.ae.com.
aerie® by american eagle offers Dormwear® and intimates collections for
the AE® girl, with 158 standalone stores in the U.S. and Canada and
online at www.aerie.com.
The latest brand, 77kids® by american eagle®, is available online at www.77kids.com,
as well as at 21 stores across the nation. The 77kids brand offers “kid
cool,” durable clothing and accessories for kids ages zero to 14.
AE.COM®, the online home of the brands of AEO, Inc. ships to 77
countries.
Source: American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.
Sam Nelson, 412-432-4500
nelsons@ae.com