Leading lifestyle retailer American Eagle Outfitters Inc announced that total sales for the month ended August 27, 2005 increased 18.7 percent to a record $236.9 million, compared to $199.6 million for the month ended August 28, 2004. Comparable store sales increased 11.8 percent for the August period.
Total sales for the year-to-date thirty-week period ended August 27, 2005 increased 29.9 percent to $1.2 billion, compared to $927.3 million for the thirty-week period ended August 28, 2004. Comparable store sales increased 21.2 percent for the year-to-date period.
The company is reiterating its third quarter earnings guidance of $0.45 to $0.46 per share, which compares to earnings per share of $0.39, from continuing operations in the third quarter of last year. To access our recorded monthly sales commentary, please call 800-642-1687, conference code #3282124.
Warrendale based American Eagle Outfitters is a leading lifestyle retailer that designs, markets, and sells its own brand of relaxed, casual clothing for 15 to 25 year olds, providing high-quality merchandise at affordable prices.
AE's collection includes modern basics like jeans, cargo pants, and graphic Ts as well as a stylish assortment of cool accessories, outerwear and footwear. American Eagle Outfitters currently operates 783 AE stores in 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, and 71 AE stores in Canada.
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