American Eagle expects best first-quarter sales in three years on Aerie strength
American Eagle expects best first-quarter sales in three years on Aerie strength 03/03/2021 23:19 (Reuters) - American Eagle Outfitters Inc said on Wednesday it expects current-quarter revenue and operating income to surpass last two years' numbers, betting on high-growth brand Aerie that sells work-from-home favorites lingerie and loungewear. Shares of the Pittsburgh-based apparel retailer rose more than 5% in after market trade, as the company also beat Wall Street expectations for fourth-quarter revenue and profit. "We're seeing really good signs in terms of where we're headed f...