8-K

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): November 2, 2006

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	1-12107	31-1469076
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

6301 Fitch Path, New Albany, Ohio 43054

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

(614) 283-6500

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address,
if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

     On November 2, 2006, Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (the “Registrant”) issued a news release reporting net sales and comparable store sales for the four-week period ended October 28, 2006 and net sales and comparable store sales for the fiscal year-to-date. A copy of the November 2, 2006 news release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

     In connection with the November 2, 2006 news release, the Registrant has made available by telephone a pre-recorded message addressing the Registrant’s net sales and comparable store sales for the four-week period ended October 28, 2006 and net sales and comparable store sales for the fiscal year-to-date. To listen to this pre-recorded sales message, dial (800) 395-0662, or internationally, dial (402) 220-1262. A copy of the pre-recorded sales message transcript is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and is incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

     (a) through (c) Not applicable.

     (d) Exhibits:

     The following exhibits are furnished with this Current Report on Form 8-K:

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	News Release issued by Abercrombie & Fitch Co. on November 2, 2006
99.2	Transcript of pre-recorded message of Abercrombie & Fitch Co. addressing net sales and comparable store sales for four-week period ended October 28, 2006 and for fiscal year-to-date

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SIGNATURE

     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

	ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO.
Dated: November 2, 2006	By:	/s/ Michael W. Kramer
		Michael W. Kramer Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

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INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Current Report on Form 8-K
Dated November 2, 2006

Abercrombie & Fitch Co.

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	News Release issued by Abercrombie & Fitch Co. on November 2, 2006
99.2	Transcript of pre-recorded message of Abercrombie & Fitch Co. addressing net sales and comparable store sales for four-week period ended October 28, 2006 and for fiscal year-to-date

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EX-99.1

Exhibit 99.1

ABERCROMBIE & FITCH REPORTS
OCTOBER SALES INCREASE 15%

New Albany, Ohio, November 2, 2006: Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE: ANF) today reported net sales of $216.8 million for the four-week period ended October 28, 2006, a 15% increase over last year’s October net sales of $189.2 million. October comparable store sales decreased 3% compared to the four-week period ended October 29, 2005.

Year-to-date, the Company reported a net sales increase of 20% to $2.179 billion from $1.823 billion last year. Comparable store sales increased 4% for the year-to-date period.

October 2006 Developments

• Total Company net sales increased 15%

• Total Company comparable store sales decreased 3%

• Abercrombie & Fitch comparable store sales decreased 6%

• abercrombie comparable store sales were flat to last year

• Hollister Co. comparable store sales decreased 1%

• RUEHL comparable store sales increased 8%

The Company operated 358 Abercrombie & Fitch stores, 171 abercrombie stores, 372 Hollister Co. stores and 11 RUEHL stores at the end of fiscal October. The Company operates e-commerce websites at www.abercrombie.com, www.abercrombiekids.com, and www.hollisterco.com.

To hear the Abercrombie & Fitch pre-recorded October sales message, please dial (800) 395-0662, or internationally, dial (402) 220-1262.

The Company will release its results for the third quarter on Tuesday, November 14, at 4:30 PM Eastern Time. To listen to the LIVE conference call, dial (800) 811-0667 and ask for the Abercrombie & Fitch Quarterly Call or go to www.abercrombie.com. The international call-in number is (913) 981- 4901. This call will be recorded and made available by dialing the replay number (888) 203-1112 or the international number (719) 457-0820, followed by the conference ID number 3554646 or through www.abercrombie.com.

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For further information, call:	Thomas D. Lennox
	Vice President, Corporate Communications
	(614) 283-6751

SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995

A&F cautions that any forward-looking statements (as such term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) contained in this Press Release or made by management of A&F involve risks and uncertainties and are subject to change based on various important factors, many of which may be beyond the Company’s control. Words such as “estimate,” “project,” “plan,” “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” and similar expressions may identify forward-looking statements. The following factors, in addition to those included in the disclosure under the heading “FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS AND RISK FACTORS” in “ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS” of A&F’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 28, 2006, in some cases have affected and in the future could affect the Company’s financial performance and could cause actual results for the 2006 fiscal year and beyond to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any of the forward-looking statements included in this Press Release or otherwise made by management: changes in consumer spending patterns and consumer preferences; the effects of political and economic events and conditions domestically and in foreign jurisdictions in which the Company operates, including, but not limited to, acts of terrorism or war; the impact of competition and pricing; changes in weather patterns; postal rate increases and changes; paper and printing costs; market price of key raw materials; ability to source product from its global supplier base; political stability; currency and exchange risks and changes in existing or potential duties, tariffs or quotas; availability of suitable store locations at appropriate terms; ability to develop new merchandise; ability to hire, train and retain associates; and the outcome of pending litigation. Future economic and industry trends that could potentially impact revenue and profitability are difficult to predict. Therefore, there can be no assurance that the forward-looking statements included in this Press Release will prove to be accurate. In light of the significant uncertainties in the forward-looking statements included herein, the inclusion of such information should not be regarded as a representation by the Company, or any other person, that the objectives of the Company will be achieved. The forward-looking statements herein are based on information presently available to the management of the Company. Except as may be required by applicable law, the Company assumes no obligation to publicly update or revise its forward-looking statements even if experience or future changes make it clear that any projected results expressed or implied therein will not be realized.

EX-99.2

Exhibit 99.2

Abercrombie & Fitch
October 2006 Sales Release
Call Script

This is Tom Lennox, Vice President of Corporate Communications of Abercrombie & Fitch. The following is a summary of our sales results for the fiscal month ended October 28^th, 2006.

Before I begin, I remind you that any forward-looking statements I may make are subject to the Safe Harbor Statement found in our SEC filings.

Net sales for the four-week period ended October 28^th, 2006, were $216.8 million compared with $189.2 million last year, an increase of 15%. Comparable store sales for the four-week period decreased 3% compared with the four-week period ended October 29th, 2005. Year-to-date sales were $2.179 billion versus $1.823 billion last year, an increase of 20%. Comparable store sales increased 4% for the year-to-date period.

By brand, Abercrombie & Fitch comparable store sales decreased 6%. Men’s comps declined by a mid single digit; women’s comps declined by a high single digit. In the men’s business, wovens tops, fragrance and underwear performed well; jeans were negative. In the women’s business, knit tops, woven tops and sweaters performed well; jeans and pants were negative.

In the kids business, abercrombie, comparable store sales were flat to last year. Boys comps increased by a low single digit while girls comps decreased by a low single digit. In boys, knit tops, woven tops, underwear and outerwear performed well; pants were negative. In girls, woven tops, fleece, and outerwear were strong; jeans and graphic t-shirts were negative.

Hollister comparable store sales decreased 1%. Dudes and Betty’s comps decreased by a low single digit. In Dudes, woven tops and fleece performed well; knit tops and jeans were negative. In the Bettys business, outerwear, woven tops and fleece performed well; jeans and sweaters were negative.

RUEHL comparable store sales increased 8%. Men’s comps increased by high teens and women’s comps increased by a low single digit. In men’s, fleece, knit tops, and activewear performed well. In women’s, fleece, pants, and outerwear performed well; jeans were negative.

We will announce 3^rd quarter earnings on Tuesday, November 14^th, at 4:30 PM Eastern Time. To listen to the LIVE conference call on Tuesday, November 14^th, dial (800) 811-0667 and ask for the Abercrombie & Fitch Quarterly Call or go to abercrombie.com. The international call-in number is (913) 981- 4901. This call will be recorded and made available by dialing the replay number (888) 203-1112 or the international number (719) 457-0820, followed by the conference ID number 3554646 or through abercrombie.com.

Thank You.