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Maui and Sons and American Eagle to release collaboration

Maui and Sons just announced a new collaboration with apparel label American Eagle Outfitters. The collection is set to launch this summer debuting officially on June 1. The collection will be called American Eagle x Maui and Sons. The all-American brand is teaming with the surf label Maui and Sons to debut a streetwear line. The collection will...

Fashion

American Eagle to carry Privé Revaux

It looks like American Eagle is trying to expand its place in the sunglasses business. The company has announced they will now be carrying Privé Revaux sunglasses, the affordable celebrity eyewear brand that launched in June 2017. American Eagle will be helping Privé Revaux oversee a massive retail expansion into their stores nationwide...

Retail

American Eagle takes pop-up shop approach

American Eagle is taking a new approach to retail as malls, which were their bread and butter, continue to struggle. The company is now looking at doing pop-up shops called AE Studio, with their first major one opening in Manhattan's Union Square. The store will open on November 10. The shop will highlight AE's denim, which is a staple category...

Fashion

American Eagle releases new denim for millennials

American Eagle Outfitters recently has made efforts towards a new millennial-focused denim line. The brand's newest Fall 2017 collection, The New American jean, includes various innovative denim styles for both men and women. The line hit stores recently with a range of 15 fits for women and 11 for men. The new collection focuses on...

BusinessFeatured

American Eagle might buy Abercrombie & Fitch

Business of Fashion has reported that American Eagle is working with Cerberus Capital Management to position themselves to buy longtime rival Abercrombie & Fitch. Abercrombie & Fitch, which also owns Hollister, confirmed earlier this month that they were in talks with potential buyers for acquisition of their company. American Eagle is in a...

Report

American Eagle names Jay Schottenstein as it new CEO

American Eagle Outfitters has appointed Jay L. Schottenstein as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. He will continue in his role as Executive Chairman of the Board. He has served as interim chief executive officer since January of 2014. “Jay has orchestrated a swift recovery since taking the helm, successfully guiding the company...

Management

American Eagle acquires Todd Snyder for 11 million dollars

New york - When you think of American Eagle, you don't exactly think of a contemporary men's wear label with pieces that usually cost a few hundred dollars. That's a thought you'd have when you think of Todd Snyder, who was bought for 11 million dollars in cash and stock by American Eagle in a deal that was announced this morning by WWD. Todd...

BusinessFeatured

American Eagle acquires Todd Snyder for 11 million dollars

Fashion

American Eagle's state bag program to help student in need

American Eagle has long been known as a trendy teen retailer, but, now, they are expanding their philanthropic efforts. The company has partnered with State Bags on a program to help provide 20,000 backpacks to students in need across 20 communities in the United States. State Bags has agreed to donate one bag to a child in need for every bag...

Fashion

Street artist sues American Eagle for copyright infringement

Retail giant American Eagle has found itself in a copyright controversy. Miami-based street graffiti artist David Anasagasti has filed a lawsuit against the youth apparel company for taking two copyrighted images of his work and using them in a global advertising campaign without permission. Anasagasti, who goes by the name Ahol Sniffs Glue and...

Apparel

American Eagle to open in London

The US fashion retailer American Eagle Outfitters is planning to debut its brand in London. The $2.9bn (£1.3bn) retailer, which is listed in New York, is reviewing its international expansion and has ambitious plans to grow the business in the UK. American Eagle Outfitters targets 15 to 25-year-olds and has more than 1,000 stores in the US and...