Business Operations

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2015

Business Operations

1. Business Operations

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (the “Company”), a Delaware corporation, operates under the American Eagle Outfitters^® (“AEO”) and aerie^® by American Eagle Outfitters^® (“aerie”) brands. The Company operated 77kids by American Eagle Outfitters^® (“77kids”) until its exit in Fiscal 2012.

Founded in 1977, American Eagle Outfitters is a leading apparel and accessories retailer that operates more than 1,000 retail stores in the U.S. and internationally, online at ae.com and aerie.com and international store locations managed by third-party operators. Through its brands, the Company offers high quality, on-trend clothing, accessories and personal care products at affordable prices. The Company’s online business, AEO Direct, ships to 81 countries worldwide.

Merchandise Mix

The following table sets forth the approximate consolidated percentage of total net revenue from continuing operations attributable to each merchandise group for each of the periods indicated:

	For the Years Ended
	January 31, 2015			February 1, 2014			February 2, 2013
Men’s apparel and accessories		39	%		40	%		39	%
Women’s apparel and accessories (excluding aerie)		53	%		52	%		52	%
aerie		8	%		8	%		9	%
Total		100	%		100	%		100	%