American Eagle news and trends

American Eagle’s Aerie Looks to Localization to Drive Conversions
Retail // August 11, 2023

Personalization has become the norm, and retailers without this feature are considered obsolete and disconnected.  Yet when exploring personalization, many strategies come into play. One approach, embraced by numerous retailers, is localization. Brands localize to extend their influence from eCommerce into brick-and-mortar retail, or dial...

Can AR Reduce Returns for Jewelry Brands?  
Retail // June 05, 2023

Perfect Corp. has created an innovative virtual hand-sizing technology aimed at assisting jewelry brands in minimizing their return rates.  With the introduction of their new tools, users can now visualize accessories like rings, bracelets, and watches, empowering them to discover the most fitting products without...

Manicures Go Virtual With AR
Retail // May 23, 2023

As brands and retailers look to translate real-life experiences into the online realm, beauty and fashion tech solutions provider Perfect Corp. is looking to augment them. In its latest development, the artificial intelligence (AI) and augmented reality (AR) provider has teamed up with French green...

‘Boring’ Retail Could Be Silent Factor in Sales Decline
Retail // April 20, 2023

At this point, the lack of product selection amid an inflationary environment has a chicken-and-egg feel to it. As reported earlier this month by The Wall Street Journal, merchants and manufacturers across nearly all retail sectors have hit the brakes on new product lines and...

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‘Boring’ Retail Could Be Silent Factor in Sales Decline

April 20, 2023
At this point, the lack of product selection amid an inflationary environment has a chicken-and-egg feel to it. As reported earlier this month by The Wall Street Journal, merchants and manufacturers across nearly all retail sectors have hit the brakes on new product lines and innovations. At first, this pause was likely due to the […]

Quick Reads
Amazon Accused in Suit of Touting American Eagle Knock-Offs

September 26, 2024
American Eagle Outfitters has reportedly filed a trademark infringement suit against Amazon. The suit alleges that Amazon used branding from the clothing retailer’s Aerie line of apparel in search results, directing shoppers to “inferior quality knock-offs,” CNBC reported Wednesday (Sept. 25). The suit accuses the eCommerce giant of “flagrant, unauthorized use” of the Aerie and […]

Gap, American Eagle Begin Offering Logistics Services

September 02, 2022
In an era where supply chain logjams have underlined the value of delivery speed, clothing retailers Gap and American Eagle are banking on their expertise in logistics to drive revenue....

American Eagle’s Digital Demand Jumps 33 Pct In Q1

June 03, 2020
American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.’s digital demand accelerated in the first quarter, powered by brand health and formidable shopper engagement. Management reported that online sales jumped 33 percent, and that store...

Abercrombie & Fitch To Shutter Another 60 Stores

March 08, 2018
With many of its leases up for renewal, Abercrombie & Fitch announced Wednesday (Mar. 7) that it plans to shutter another 60 stores by the end of 2018. The retailer...