American Eagle news and trends

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...

Does Livestream Shopping Have a Future? 
Retail // March 28, 2023

HSN and QVC both pioneered the concept of live, televised shopping, enabling customers to witness product demonstrations and make purchases in real time. Traditionally popular with consumers between the ages of 35 and 64, the concept has gained popularity among a much younger cohort, especially...

Interviews & Exclusives
‘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
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. The companies want other businesses — their competitors included — to take advantage of their distribution networks and warehouses, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported […]

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...

Geo-Targeting Promos Driving Online Retail Sales

January 16, 2015
How does a company that relies on teenagers for the bulk of its commerce keep sales up in an increasingly competitive fashion environment? By taking the advertising to the one...