8-K

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, DC 20549

FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT

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

October 8, 2003 Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

0-23760	13-2721761
(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)
150 Thorn Hill Drive	15086-7528
Warrendale, Pennsylvania	(Zip Code)
(Address of principal executive offices)

(724) 776-4857 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

ITEM 7.	Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and Exhibits.
	(c) Exhibits
	Exhibit No.	Description
	99.1	Press Release dated October 8, 2003
ITEM 9.	Regulation FD Disclosure.
	On October 8, 2003, American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing the appointment of Henry Stafford to the position of Vice President/General Merchandising Manager of American Eagle's Men's Division.   A copy of this press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

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.

	AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC.
Dated: October 9, 2003	By:	/s/ Laura A.Weil
	Name:	Laura A. Weil
		Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description
Exhibit 99.1	Press Release dated October 8, 2003

EX-99.1

EXHIBIT 99.1

AMERICAN EAGLE
OUTFITTERS

Announces the Appointment of Henry Stafford to Vice President/GMM of Men's Division

Warrendale, PA, October 8, 2003 - American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NASDAQ:AEOS) today announced the appointment of Henry Stafford to Vice President/General Merchandising Manager of American Eagle's Men's Division. Mr. Stafford succeeds Fred Grover, who was appointed President of the Company's Bluenotes subsidiary earlier this year. Mr. Stafford joins American Eagle from Old Navy, where he worked in the Men's Merchandising Division since 1998, with increasing responsibility for several categories. Most recently, he held the position of Divisional Merchandise Manager of Men's active and tops divisions. Prior to Mr. Stafford's tenure at Old Navy, he held a number of merchandising positions at Abercrombie and Fitch.

Roger Markfield, Co-Chief Executive Officer of American Eagle Outfitters commented, "We are extremely pleased to welcome Henry to American Eagle. He brings substantial talent and experience to our company, which perfectly complement our strong men's team. We will continue building and enhancing our men's business, positioning American Eagle as the premier lifestyle brand for 20 year olds."

American Eagle Outfitters (NASDAQ: AEOS) is a leading lifestyle retailer that designs, markets, and sells its own brand of casual, fashion-right clothing for 20 year olds, providing high-quality merchandise at affordable prices. AE's collection includes modern basics like jeans, surplus, and graphic Ts as well as a stylish assortment of cool accessories, outerwear, footwear and swimwear. AE's Canadian subsidiary, Bluenotes/Thriftys, targets a slightly younger demographic, offering a more urban/suburban, denim-driven collection for 12 to 22 year-olds. American Eagle Outfitters currently operates 731 AE stores in 49 states and the District of Columbia, 62 AE stores in Canada, and 111 Bluenotes/Thriftys stores in Canada. AE also operates via its internet business, ae.com.

"Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This release contains forward-looking statements, which represent our expectations or beliefs concerning future events, specifically regarding the future success of our men's business. All forward-looking statements made by the Company involve material risks and uncertainties and are subject to change based on a number of factors some of which are beyond the Company's control. Such factors include, but are not limited to, the Company's ability to successfully build and enhance our men's business and those other risks described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, the Company's future performance and financial results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in any such forward-looking statements. The Company does not undertake to publicly update or revise its forward-looking statements even if future changes make it clear that projected results expressed or implied will not be realized.

Company Contacts:    

Laura Weil
Judy Meehan
724-776-4857