US-based mid-to-premium denim wear brand, American Eagle Outfitters entered India in the summer of 2018 through a licensing agreement with Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd. The brand expects India will be its top three international markets in the next…
One year ago, American Eagle Outfitters sales were flat – and it exited the Singapore market. Now the US apparel brand has reported a 14 per cent year-on-year increase in sales in its second quarter to US$965 million, with same-store sales up 9 per cent. New…
Failing US president Donald Trump is facing widespread backlash from US retailers and brands over his intention to trigger a trade war with China and other nations. Just days after announcing tariffs on steel imports against the advice of officials, lawmakers…
Thai importer and distributor of 14 fashion brands Pacifica Group plans to expand its free-standing shops from 80 to 140 over three years. Costing about Bt400 million (US$11.3 million), the store expansion will be 60 to 70 per cent mass-market fashion brands,…
Victoria’s Secret parent L-Brands has kicked off its new fiscal year with a reasonable set of numbers. However there is a distinct softness to the total growth rate which is significantly down on the last quarter even against a fairly reasonable prior year…
Solid revenue increases at American Eagle Outfitters are evidence the self help measures the company has been employing continue to pay dividends. This is especially so as they have been achieved against the backdrop of a teen fashion market that remains…