In 2019, the American Eagle brand had 940 stores, and by the third quarter of 2023, that number had dropped to 873. But something important changed in the third quarter.

The retailer's ability to track and pivot into emerging trends and categories helps make its American Eagle (AE) brand the No. 1 jeans line for its targeted core customer between ages 15 to 25.

The brand has donated $1.6 million to Glenn Close's nonprofit, Bring Change to Mind, since 2021.

American Eagle Outfitters Inc. knows what lane it is driving in. The retailer’s ability to track and pivot into emerging trends and categories helps make its American Eagle (AE) brand the No. 1 ...