Abercrombie & Fitch

Abercrombie & Fitch

Abercrombie & Fitch (NYSE: ANF), also known as A&F, is an American retailer that focuses on casual wear for consumers aged 18 to 22. It has over 300 locations in the United States, and is expanding internationally. The company also operates three offshoot brands: Abercrombie kids, Hollister Co., and Gilly Hicks, in addition to a post-collegiate brand, Ruehl No.925, that closed in early 2010.

Although generally more expensive, Abercrombie & Fitch main competitors are Aéropostale and American Eagle Outfitters. Its younger subsidiary, Abercrombie kids, competes with Aéropostale's P.S. from Aéropostale, and American Eagle Outfitters's 77kids.

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