Timeline
It all started in 1977…
1977
First AEO store opens in Twelve Oaks Mall, Novi, Michigan.
1980
Silverman’s Menswear becomes part of the newly formed Retail Ventures Inc., which includes the American Eagle brand.
1990
Schottenstein Stores Corp. purchases the company and begins the first year of AE private label products including men’s bootcut and worker jeans.
1994
AEO goes public with its initial offering of 2.3 million shares on NASDAQ under “AEOS” symbol.
1997
AE introduces signature denim, offering a fit for everyone.
1998
AE enters the digital age with its launch of ae.com.
1999
AE becomes the official outfitter of Dawson’s Creek (the hottest TV show of the late nineties).
2001
AEO opens its first stores outside the U.S. and enters the Canadian market.
2001
AEO opens its New York Design Center in Manhattan.
2006
Aerie launches nationwide.
2007
AEO begins trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol “AEO”.
2007
AEO moves to its new corporate headquarters in Pittsburgh’s South Side neighborhood.
2009
AE’s Times Square flagship store opens with four levels of shopping.
2011
AE launches its mobile app.
2013
AEO hosts it first Community Day in which corporate associates volunteer and give back to the community.
2013
AE opens its first store in Mexico City.
2014
#AerieREAL campaign launches.
2014
Hazleton, PA Distribution Center opens—AEO’s first LEED certified building.
2016
Todd Snyder and Tailgate join the AEO brand portfolio.
2017
AEO Inc. celebrates 40 Years.
2017
Aerie reaches $500 million in sales.
2018
AE surpasses $1 billion in jean sales.
2019
Aerie celebrates 10 years with Bright Pink
2019
The AE Pride Campaign raises more than $1.2 million for the It Gets Better Project
2019
AEO marks 25 years as a public company
2020
Aerie reaches $1 billion in sales
2021
AEO surpasses $5 billion in revenue
2022
AEO publishes inaugural Building A Better World ESG Report