1977
First AE store opens in Twelve Oaks Mall, Novi, Michigan. The store is the destination for those with a passion for the great outdoors.
1990
AE goes private. American Eagle introduces private-label merchandise.
1994
AE goes public. Initial public offering of 2.3 million shares on NASDAQ under “AEOS” symbol.
1997
Defining denim. AE introduces signature denim fit systems offering a fit for everyone.
1998
AE soars into cyberspace and launches ae.com
1999
First flagship store opens in downtown San Francisco.
2000
AE opens the 500th store and still growing.
2001
Annual sales surpass $1 billion making AE a true lifestyle apparel player.
2001
Oh, Canada! AE crosses the border and is warmly welcomed in Canada.
2002
Live Your Life. AE’s encourages customers to
Live Your Life, for the first time in early spring.
2003
Aloha! AE hits the Pacific and opens two stores in Hawaii.
2004
The Eagle soars. The eagle icon debuts for the first time.
2005
Annual Sales surpass $2 billion. AE is the lifestyle destination for 15-to-25.
2006
Something new, just for her... aerie by American Eagle launches nationwide.
2006
Got 13! La Plaza Mall in McAllen, Texas hits an individual store annual sales record of $13 million.
2007
AE rings in spring by trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol “AEO”.
2007
AE moves downtown opening the new corporate campus at 77 Hot Metal Street in Pittsburgh’s historic Southside.
2007
aerie by American Eagle announces new line of workout wear, aerie
f.i.t.
2007
AE introduces AE Better World, a philanthropy program for customers.
2008
There’s a new kid’s in town. 77kids by american eagle launches E-commerce site offering “Kid Cool” clothing and accessories.
