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April 3, 2013
Abercrombie & Fitch reveals international expansion plans

In its annual report filed Tuesday, Abercrombie & Fitch revealed that it plans to open Abercrombie & Fitch flagship stores in Seoul and Shanghai in 2013, as well as 20 international Hollister stores.

New York -- In its annual report filed Tuesday, Abercrombie & Fitch revealed that it plans to open Abercrombie & Fitch flagship stores in Seoul and Shanghai in 2013, as well as 20 international Hollister stores. The news sent the teen retailer’s shares rising on Wednesday.

The company also said in the report that it is maintaining its focus on boosting profitability by simplifying processes, eliminating less-profitable parts of its business, shoring up efficiencies and cutting expenses.

February 16, 2012
Abercrombie & Fitch closing 180 U.S. stores by 2015

Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries told analysts during a conference call Wednesday that the teen retailer would close 180 U.S. stores by 2015.

New Albany, Ohio -- Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries told analysts during a conference call Wednesday that the teen retailer would close 180 U.S. stores by 2015.

The chain will target underperforming locations for closure, and by shuttering them hopes to boost image and profits. Specific stores slated for closure have not yet been announced.

February 15, 2012
Abercrombie & Fitch Q4 profit falls 80% on holiday promotions, flat sales

Margin squeezes and flagging same-store sales hurt Abercrombie & Fitch Co.’s fourth quarter profit dropped nearly 80% drop, to $19.6 million from $92.6 million a year earlier, amid margin squeezes and flat same-store sales.

New Albany, Ohio -- Margin squeezes and flagging same-store sales hurt Abercrombie & Fitch Co.’s fourth quarter profit dropped nearly 80% drop, to $19.6 million from $92.6 million a year earlier, amid margin squeezes and flat same-store sales.

January 17, 2012
Abercrombie & Fitch taps IBM to expand online business

IBM announced that Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is working with IBM software to help the company transform its online business to achieve greater speed and efficiency.

Armonk, N.Y. -- IBM announced that Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is working with IBM software to help the company transform its online business to achieve greater speed and efficiency. The initiative is part of Abercombie's strategic goal to expand its direct-to-consumer capabilities and drive its e-commerce business to $1 billion.

August 4, 2011
Apparel retailers have mixed results in July

The nation’s specialty apparel retailers reported mixed results in July. as Hot Topic and Limited Brands turned in strong performances, while Gap and Aeropostale stumbled.

New York City -- The nation’s specialty apparel retailers reported mixed results in July. as Hot Topic and Limited Brands turned in strong performances, while Gap and Aeropostale stumbled.

Hot Topic said its same-store sales rose 7.3% in July. far exceeding the 0.5% rise in analysts’ forecast. Hot Topic said the measure rose 6.2% at its namesake stores and rose 11.8% at its plus-sized Torrid division. The teen retailer also raised its second-quarter outlook.

May 18, 2011
Abercrombie & Fitch surprises with big swing to profit in Q1

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. said Wednesday that overseas strength pushed its net income to $25.1 million for the first quarter, compared with a loss of $11.8 million a year earlier.

New Albany, Ohio -- Abercrombie & Fitch Co. said Wednesday that overseas strength pushed its net income to $25.1 million for the first quarter, compared with a loss of $11.8 million a year earlier.

As previously reported, revenue rose 22% to $837 million, helped by a 64% surge in international revenue.

February 16, 2011
Abercrombie Q4 earnings nearly double

Abercrombie & Fitch Co.'s fiscal fourth-quarter net income nearly doubled on strong sales overseas and better U.S. results.

New Albany, Ohio -- Abercrombie & Fitch Co.'s fiscal fourth-quarter net income nearly doubled on strong sales overseas and better U.S. results. The retailer reported net income of $92.6 million, up from $47.5 million a year ago.

Revenue for the period ended Jan. 29 rose 23% to $1.15 billion, from $936 million. Domestic revenue rose 13%, while international revenue jumped 61%.

Same-store sales rose 13%.

November 16, 2010
Abercrombie & Fitch profit up in Q3

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. on Tuesday reported a profit of $50 million for the quarter ended Oct. 30, compared with $38.8 million in the year-ago period.

New Albany, Ohio -- Abercrombie & Fitch Co. on Tuesday reported a profit of $50 million for the quarter ended Oct. 30, compared with $38.8 million in the year-ago period. Its results were helped by improving sales in the United States and international revenue.

Sales rose 18% to $886 million, matching Wall Street expectations. Same-store sales increased 7%. By division, same-store sales rose 8% at namesake stores, 2% at Abercrombie kids stores and 7% at surf-themed Hollister stores.

October 6, 2010
September sales better than expected; Limited Brands and Abercrombie lead apparel

Many retailers on Thursday reported better-than-expected sales results for September, helped by a late burst...

August 16, 2010
Abercrombie & Fitch swings to profit, to close 60 stores

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. reported Tuesday that it swung to a profit in the second...

May 17, 2010
Abercrombie & Fitch narrows loss on rising sales

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. narrowed its loss in the first quarter ended May 1 on...

February 22, 2010
True Religion names former A&F exec to board

Jeans and clothing retailer True Religion Apparel said Tuesday it has named former Abercrombie &...

June 24, 2009
Abercrombie & Fitch brings back racy catalog

Abercrombie & Fitch is reinstating its racy A&F Quarterly catalog after a seven-year hiatus....

November 16, 2008
Abercrombie to Enter Paris

Abercrombie & Fitch has received approval to open a store on Paris’ Champs Elysees in 2011....

October 8, 2008
Abercrombie’s Same-Store Sales Slide 14%

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. said Thursday that its September same-store sales dropped 14%, more than...

August 14, 2008
Abercrombie & Fitch Profit Down in 2Q

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. reported a lower quarterly profit on Friday. The company said second-quarter...

May 15, 2008
Abercrombie Profit Edges Up

Abercrombie & Fitch said Friday that its first-quarter earnings rose 3% from a year ago...

December 31, 2007
Mike Jeffries

Don’t let Mike Jeffries’ age (he’s 62) fool you. In every way, from the...

November 20, 2007
Abercrombie Earnings Up 15%

New Albany, Ohio, ...

January 11, 2006
Abercrombie & Fitch Sees Growth Potential

New York City, ...

November 15, 2005
Abercrombie Income Jumps 79%

Columbus, Ohio, Teen...

November 15, 2005
Abercrombie Income Jumps 79%

Columbus, Ohio, Teen...

August 29, 2005
Abercrombie President Resigns

New Albany, Ohio, ...