Abercrombie & Fitch Co - apparel and textile industry company news 
GERMANY: Abercrombie & Fitch investigates Benzidine claims
17 April 2013
Abercrombie and Fitch is investigating calls for its clothes to be taken off the shelves in Germany after tests revealed high levels of cancer-causing chemical Benzidine.
US: Abercrombie & Fitch to open overseas flagships
8 April 2013
Teen apparel retailer Abercrombie & Fitch has revealed plans to open flagship stores under its namesake brand in Seoul and Shanghai this year as part of ongoing expansion efforts.
Abercrombie & Fitch sees "significant headwinds"
27 February 2013
Teen clothing retailer Abercrombie & Fitch has confirmed plans to close up to 50 stores in the US this year as it revealed a downbeat forecast for the first quarter.
US: Abercrombie & Fitch names Zehrer as EVP of stores
27 February 2013
Teen clothing retailer Abercrombie & Fitch has promoted Amy Zehrer to executive vice president of stores.
US: Abercrombie & Fitch Q4 profit up on new stores
22 February 2013
US teen apparel retailer Abercrombie & Fitch has today (22 February) more than tripled its fourth-quarter profit helped by a rise in sales from new international stores and lower product costs.
US: Abercrombie & Fitch Q3 profit jumps 40.5%
14 November 2012
Improvements in both its domestic and international businesses have helped Abercrombie & Fitch Co to a 40.5% jump in third quarter profit, the teen-apparel retailer said today (14 November).
US: Abercrombie & Fitch hires Goldman Sachs?
14 September 2012
Pressure from investors has spurred teen apparel retailer Abercrombie & Fitch to hire investment banking firm Goldman Sachs, according to reports.
AUSTRALIA: Abercrombie & Fitch to take Hollister overseas
22 August 2012
Teen clothing retailer Abercrombie & Fitch has confirmed that it plans to open its first Hollister stores in Australia and the Middle East next year.
US: Abercrombie & Fitch Q2 profit halves
15 August 2012
Teen clothing retailer Abercrombie & Fitch has recorded a sharp decline in second-quarter net profit on slower sales in its international stores and the first drop in US same-store sales for three years.
US: Abercrombie & Fitch lowers FY outlook
2 August 2012
Teen-apparel retailer Abercrombie & Fitch has lowered its full-year earnings target after posting a fall in second quarter comparable store sales, amid the challenging macroeconomic environment.
US: Abercrombie & Fitch eyes more store closures
22 June 2012
Teen-apparel retailer Abercrombie & Fitch says it has earmarked another 180 underperforming stores for closure over the next few years as it continues to seek ways to operate more efficiently and to reduce expenses.
US: Abercrombie & Fitch Q1 tumbles on costs and comps
16 May 2012
Higher costs, "challenging" trends in Europe, and falling same-store sales in the US have combined to push teen-apparel retailer Abercrombie & Fitch Co to a sharp drop in first quarter earnings.
IRELAND: Abercrombie & Fitch to expand into Ireland - reports
3 April 2012
Teen apparel retailer Abercrombie & Fitch is rumoured to be planning to open its first store in Ireland in the autumn.
US: Abercrombie & Fitch not linked to fake website
23 March 2012
Teen apparel retailer Abercrombie & Fitch has emphasised an outlet website selling counterfeit clothing is not linked to the company.
US: Abercrombie & Fitch using IBM to drive e-commerce
18 January 2012
Teen apparel retailer Abercrombie & Fitch is to work with IBM software in an effort to transform its online business and drive “dramatic” growth.
In the money: Abercrombie & Fitch stands by expansion plans
18 November 2011
Teen apparel retailer Abercrombie & Fitch is adamant its international growth plans remain on track despite seeing a softening in its European business, and says it intends to raise prices at its US stores to try to mitigate the effects of higher costs.
US: Cost increases impact Abercrombie & Fitch Q3
17 November 2011
Teen apparel retailer Abercrombie & Fitch has posted a 1.8% increase in third quarter profits, with a 21% sales hike offset by higher costs.
US: Abercrombie & Fitch shares tumble on Q2 results
17 August 2011
Shares in Abercrombie & Fitch have tumbled today despite the chain reporting a sharp increase second-quarter net income.
US: Abercrombie & Fitch sued over hijab
30 June 2011
Teen clothing retailer Abercrombie & Fitch is facing a workplace discrimination lawsuit after allegedly firing a Muslim employee for wearing a hijab or religious head scarf.
US: Abercrombie & Fitch swings to Q1 profit
19 May 2011
Teen apparel retailer Abercrombie & Fitch Co has got off to a strong start to the year after a 22% jump in first quarter sales helped lift it to a profit for the period.
Abercrombie & Fitch discusses pricing game plan
17 February 2011
In common with most apparel retailers and brands, teen clothier Abercrombie & Fitch has accepted that rising ticket prices are a necessary evil to help combat escalating input costs. But the clothing company has also acknowledged that it will be easier to introduce higher prices to its customers overseas than to shoppers in its domestic stores.
Abercrombie & Fitch sees opportunities in higher costs
18 November 2010
Teen clothing retailer Abercrombie & Fitch is steeling itself for another drop in profit margins in its fourth quarter as rising raw material, labour and freight costs continue to weigh on its business.
US: Abercrombie & Fitch to bring Gilly Hicks to UK
18 November 2010
Teen clothing retailer Abercrombie & Fitch Co has chosen the UK as the location of the first international store in its Gilly Hicks lingerie chain.
US: International sales lift Abercrombie & Fitch Q3
17 November 2010
Strong international sales and a good domestic performance across all its brands have helped teen clothing retailer Abercrombie & Fitch Co to a 29% hike in third quarter profit.
US: Abercrombie & Fitch faces head scarf lawsuit
2 September 2010
US clothing retailer Abercrombie & Fitch is facing a lawsuit over allegations it refused to hire a Muslim job applicant because she wore a religious head scarf.
US: Abercrombie & Fitch to shut 60 stores despite Q2 sales rise
18 August 2010
Teen apparel retailer Abercrombie & Fitch Co is to shutter 60 stores this year after steep discounting in the second quarter ate into the company's gross margin.
Abercrombie & Fitch to tread carefully in expansion
19 May 2010
While Abercrombie & Fitch clearly believes international expansion is a key growth opportunity for its business going forward, the teen clothing retailer also says it intends to tread carefully as it steps into new locations.
US: Abercrombie & Fitch narrows Q1 loss
18 May 2010
Teen clothing retailer Abercrombie & Fitch Co today (18 May) said it plans to focus on its international expansion after rising sales helped narrow its first quarter loss.
US: Abercrombie & Fitch CEO in US$4m plane deal
14 April 2010
Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries is to receive a US$4m lump sum in a deal designed to limit his personal use of the company jet.
US: Abercrombie & Fitch opts for supply chain solution
14 April 2010
Apparel retailer Abercrombie & Fitch has signed up with trade management solution provider Management Dynamics to improve its global supply chain reliability.
