American Eagle and Aerie are Gearing Up for Another Record Holiday with Hiring Events in All Stores

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE: AEO) today announced plans to hire nearly 10,000 part-time seasonal brand ambassadors to join its American Eagle (AE) and Aerie store teams. A hiring event in the U.S. and Canada will take place at AE and Aerie stores on Sunday, October 20, 2019 from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM, in local time zones.

Ranked by Glassdoor as one of the top three places to work during the holidays, AE and Aerie are recruiting enthusiastic brand ambassadors who love our brands and are committed to driving a successful holiday shopping season. Our seasonal team members will have the opportunity to acquire new skills and take on meaningful responsibilities, including guest engagement, product expertise and will flex between the sales floor, fitting room, cash and wrap, and stockroom. Part-time associates receive a 40% merchandise discount and access to a rewards app to redeem individualized prizes and merchandise.

“American Eagle and Aerie brand ambassadors are essential in delivering an exceptional customer experience, and their passion for our brands directly impacts our success throughout the year. We encourage our seasonal talent to learn valuable skills that will make them successful in whatever careers they choose. We hope they will grow with our dynamic brands as we believe everyone has a real opportunity to succeed at AEO,” commented Stacy Siegal, Executive Vice President – General Counsel, AEO Inc. “We offer competitive pay and rewards—and what makes us truly special is our people. Our associates support each other, our customers and the communities where we operate.”

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online at www.aeo-inc.com, prior to attending the hiring event at their local store. For more information on employment opportunities and all things AEO Inc., follow us on LinkedIn.

About AEO, Inc.

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE: AEO) is a leading global specialty retailer offering high-quality, on-trend clothing, accessories and personal care products at affordable prices under its American Eagle® and Aerie® brands. Our purpose is to show the world that there’s REAL power in the optimism of youth. We operate more than 1,000 stores in the United States, Canada, Mexico, China and Hong Kong, and ships to 81 countries worldwide through our digital channels. American Eagle and Aerie merchandise also is available at more than 200 international locations operated by licensees in 25 countries. For more information, please visit www.aeo-inc.com.

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