BNET Industries
Market Cap:$3.4B
Last Fiscal Year Sales:$3.5B
- Public
- US
Dow Jones Description
Retail & Mail Order Casual Apparel
Chief Executive Officer
Michael S. JeffriesNumber of Employees 10,000
Peer Companies
NAICS Code Family Clothing Stores: 448140
Recent Events
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Stocks in the Spotlight Friday
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Abercrombie & Fitch profit tops view, shares up
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STOCKS NEWS US-Economic indicators for Nov. 10
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Retail stocks rise, led by RadioShack, Abercrombie
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Holiday Sales Views Are Mixed
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Foreign-Trade Zone 138--Columbus, Ohio Application for Subzone Status, Abercrombie & Fitch, Footwear and Apparel Distribution,...
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Retail stocks rise as Abercrombie upgraded to buy
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Abercrombie & Fitch Reports September Sales Results
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US Stocks Close Near Flat; Telecom Weak
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Notable Analyst Rating Changes 10/06: GS, PTV, KOF, AMX, GLW, GIS Upgraded; DVN, CHK, REP
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Paying the price: While other retailers have cut prices in the recession, Abercrombie has clung...
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STOCKS NEWS US-Earnings diary for Sept. 25
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Pops & Drops: Monster Worldwide, Abercrombie & Fitch...
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Teen at center of rights suit: A federal agency alleges that a retailer did not...
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Lawsuit filed against clothing store over alleged religious discrimination
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Beyonce sued by Abercrombie & Fitch over fragrance
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BRIEF-RESEARCH ALERT-Thomas Weisel raises price targets on U.S. retailers
News & Analysis
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Abercrombie & Fitch Reports Weak Third Quarter
Zacks.com submits: Abercrombie & Fitch Co. ANF, a leading international specialty retailer, reported relatively weak third quarter 2009 results with a net income of $38.8 million or 44 cents per share, compared to a net income of $63.9 million or 72 cents per share in the year-earlier quarter....
Stocks Gain on Retail Hopes, Disney Results
By Rodrigo CamposNEW YORK (Reuters) - U.S. stocks rose in light volume on Friday to achieve a second straight week of gains as upbeat retail news reinforced hopes for strong sales in the key holiday seasonConsumer shares led the way, following results from media giant Walt Disney Co DIS and...
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. F3Q10 (Qtr End 10/31/09) Earnings Call Transcript
Question-and-Answer Session Operator Operator Instructions For our first question, we go to Christine Chen with Needham & Company. Christine Chen - Needham & Company Wondering if you could share with us in this environment, how do you balance offering your customer value with lower price points by actually...
Abercrombie & Fitch: Sales? Who Needs 'Em?
Ockham Research submits: “I think that the retail doesn’t seem to be coming back all that great. Abercrombie & Fitch’s numbers were down 58% year over year. Same-store sales were down, what, 20 some-odd percent? This stock is up. There’s no real room for bad news here. All news...
Stock Futures Signal Rise; A&F, JC Penney Eyed
(Reuters) - Stock index futures pointed to a higher open for U.S. shares on Friday after snapping a six-day winning streak in the previous session, with investors awaiting earnings from JC Penney JCP and Abercrombie & Fitch ANF. At 5:06 a.m. EST, futures for both the S&P 500 and the...
Abercrombie & Fitch Profit Higher Than Expected
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Abercrombie & Fitch ANF posted a much better-than-expected quarterly profit on Friday, helped by cost cuts, and the retailer's shares rose more than 6 percent.The retailer of young men and women's clothing said net income fell to $38.8 million, or 44 cents per share, in the...
Earnings Preview: Abercrombie & Fitch Co.
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. ANF is expected to report Q3 earnings Friday, November 13 with a conference call scheduled for 8:30 am ET. Guidance Analysts are looking for a profit of 20c on revenue of $764.53M. The consensus range is 10c-27c for EPS, and revenue of...
October Retail Sales Look to Capture Fall Momentum
By Alexandria SageSAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - U.S. retailers are expected to post positive October sales results this week, but investors hoping for a clear signal on economic recovery could be in for disappointment, industry experts said.Many top retail chains will report same-store sales results on Thursday, with the overall industry...
Aéropostale a Back-to-School (and Recession) Winner
The back-to-school season, usually one of the most lucrative in retail, is posing major problems for the industry this year. American Apparel, Abercrombie & Fitch, Zumiez and other stores catering to teens posted dismal sales figures in August. One exception in the landscape, though, is Aéropostale. The...
Abercrombie and The Gap: Two Retailers, Two Different Directions
Brendan Wagner submits: The Gap GPS and Abercrombie ANF were among many retailers reporting same-store-sales this morning. Is Abercrombie facing the same brand damage that Gap lost years ago, while Gap is recovering its lost luster?Abercrombie reported same store sales down 29%, and the shares are off 4%. Premium-priced among...
Decision Makers
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| Michael S. Jeffries | Chief Executive Officer |
| Jonathan E. Ramsden | CFO & Executive Vice President |
| Daine Chang | Executive Vice President, Sourcing |
| Diane Chang | Executive Vice President, Sourcing |
| John W. Louch | Executive Vice President, Distribution Centre Logistics |
| Leslee K. Herro | Executive Vice President, Planning & Allocation |
| Beverly R. House | Senior Vice President |
| Brian Logan | Senior Vice President, Finance |
| James A. Yano | Senior Vice President & General Counsel |
| Jeffery R. Sinkey | Senior Vice President, Real Estate |
| Thomas D. Mendenhal | Senior Vice President |
| Jessica Long | Store Manager |
| Amy Nilson | Sales Associate |
| James Schwartz | |
| Tom Siebenaller | Personal Trainer |
| Lauren J. Brisky | Director |
| Russel M. Gertmenian | Director |
Board of Directors
| Name (plus bio) | Position |
|---|---|
| Daniel J. Brestle | Chair |
| James B. Bachmann | Chair |
| Allan A. Tuttle | Board of Directors |
| Archie M. Griffin | Board of Directors |
| Craig R. Stapleton | Board of Directors |
| Edward F. Limato | Board of Directors |
| John W. Kessler | Board of Directors |
| Robert Rosholt | Board of Directors |
| Sam N. Shahid Jr. | Board of Directors |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Abercrombie & Fitch Co. | Chief Executive Officer | Current |
| Abercrombie & Fitch Co. | President | Former |
| Abercrombie & Fitch Co. | Chairman | Former |
| Abercrombie & Fitch Co. | Director | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Abercrombie & Fitch Co. | CFO & Executive Vice President | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Abercrombie & Fitch Co. | Executive Vice President, Sourcing | Current |
Diane Chang, 51, has been Executive Vice President Sourcing of A&F since May 2004. Prior thereto, Ms. Chang held the position of Senior Vice President Sourcing from February 2000 to May 2004 and the position of Vice President Sourcing of A&F from May 1998 to February 2000.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Abercrombie & Fitch Co. | Executive Vice President, Sourcing | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Abercrombie & Fitch Co. | Executive Vice President, Distribution Centre Logistics | Current |
Leslee K. Herro, 46, has been Executive Vice President Planning and Allocation of A&F since May 2004. Prior thereto, Ms. Herro held the position of Senior Vice President Planning and Allocation from February 2000 to May 2004 and the position of Vice President Planning & Allocation of A&F from February 1994 to February 2000.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Abercrombie & Fitch Co. | Executive Vice President, Planning & Allocation | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Abercrombie & Fitch Co. | Senior Vice President | Current |
| Abercrombie & Fitch Co. | General Manager | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Abercrombie & Fitch Co. | Senior Vice President, Finance | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Abercrombie & Fitch Co. | Senior Vice President & General Counsel | Current |
| Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease | Partner | Former |
| Abercrombie & Fitch Co. | General Counsel | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Abercrombie & Fitch Co. | Senior Vice President, Real Estate | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Abercrombie & Fitch Co. | Senior Vice President | Current |
| Abercrombie & Fitch Co. | General Manager | Former |
| Gucci Group N.V. | Worldwide Director of Merchandising | Former |
Jessica is from Indianapolis, Indiana where she cheered at Holy Spirit grade school and Cathedral High School for 4 years. Jessica attended and graduated from Ball State University in 2006 (GO CARDS!) where she cheered for 3 years on the co-ed squad, was an instructor of UCA and NCA, and a member of the Alpha Phi Sorority for 4 years. She received a Bachelor's of Science degree in Fashion Merchandise and a minor in Marketing. Currently Jessica is a Store Manager for Abercrombie and Fitch. Jessica began dancing when she was 3 at Dance Magic and then continued onto Danc'n'Time where she fell in love with tumbling. Overall she danced for 15 years and then stopped to enjoy cheerleading. Tiffany met Jessica in 2002 on the NCA staff where she was Jessica's Head Instructor at camps. Jessica was also a member of the Colts Cheerleaders for 2 years and had the opportunity to be part of the Varsity Tour which went overseas to Japan/Hawaii performing for troops as well as going to the SUPER BOWL! Jessica is excited to begin coaching cheer and tumbling at Tiffany's.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Abercrombie & Fitch Co. | Store Manager | Current |
| Tiffany's Cheer & Dance Studio, Inc. | Current |
Amy Nilson '07 is a junior Management major with an Accounting concentration from Lincoln , Nebraska. Nilson is currently the student assistant to Management Department Chairman John Fenimore. She is also involved in retail as a part-time sales associate at Abercrombie & Fitch and is responsible for maintaining a high level of customer service. Throughout her time at Wittenberg , Nilson has held several leadership positions including Treasurer of Chi Omega Sorority, News Editor of the Torch, Secretary of the Panhellenic Council, Vice President of Myers Hall Government, Treasurer of Omicron Delta Kappa honorary society, and Treasurer of Ivy Ring honorary society. Nilson is also a member of the Tau Pi Phi management and economics honorary, Order of Omega Greek honorary society, the Teacher Effectiveness Committee, the University Honors Program, and has served as an Orientation Assistant and Rho Gamma. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with friends, watching movies, reading a good book, and exercising. Nilson plans to pursue her Masters of Accountancy immediately following graduation from Wittenberg.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Abercrombie & Fitch Co. | Sales Associate | Current |
| Eb Awards | Current |
James M. Schwartz, board Treasurer, is Group Executive Vice President for Mast Industries, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Limited, Inc. Being responsible for a global production team in 10 countries, Mr. Schwartz has extensive experience working with diverse cultures and managing a global organization. Mast Industries sells to major retailers, such as Express, Chico's, New York & Co., Lane Bryant, and New York & Co. Mr. Schwartz has traveled extensively throughout Europe, Eastern Europe, Africa, Asia, Central America, and Mexico. This exposure has resulted in his growing conviction that the work of Pathfinder and its in-country partners is fundamental to the economic, social, and health development of virtually every developing country. He and Mast Industries are proud of the role they played in the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act. He is a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis and Indiana University's Graduate School of Business. Mr. Schwartz is an executive member of the Washington University New England Regional Cabinet, as well as a member of the Arts and Sciences National Council at Washington University.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mast Industries, Inc. | Group Executive Vice President | Current |
| Chico's | Current | |
| Abercrombie & Fitch Co. | Current | |
| Pathfinder International | Treasurer | Current |
| Mast Industries, Inc. | Marketing Executive | Former |
| Washington University | Former | |
| Washington University | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Tiffinbodyworks.Com | Director of Personal Training | Current |
| Abercrombie & Fitch Co. | Personal Trainer | Current |
| Life Time Fitness, Inc. | Current | |
| Bowling Green State University | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. | Chief Operating Officer | Current |
| The Estee Lauder Companies Inc. | Vice Chairman and President | Current |
| Abercrombie & Fitch Co. | Chair | Current |
| Prescriptives Inc. | President | Former |
| Estee Lauder | President | Former |
| Clinique Laboratories, Inc. | President | Former |
| Prescriptives Inc. | Vice President, National Sales Manager | Former |
| Johnson & Johnson | Manufacturing and Operations Roles | Former |
| Villanova University | Graduate | Former |
| Abercrombie & Fitch Co. | Board of Directors | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Abercrombie & Fitch Co. | Chair | Current |
| Lancaster Colony Corporation | Chairperson | Current |
| Abercrombie & Fitch Co. | Director | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Abercrombie & Fitch Co. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Gucci Group N.V. | General Counsel | Former |
| Patton Boggs Llp | Former |
Mr. Griffin has been the President and Chief Executive Officer of The Ohio State University Alumni Association, Inc. since January 2004. Prior thereto, he served as the Associate Director of Athletics at The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, from 1994 to 2003, after serving more than nine years in various positions within the Athletic and Employment Services Departments at The Ohio State University. Mr. Griffin also serves as a director of Motorists Mutual Insurance Company and the Ohio Auto Club and is a member of the Columbus Metropolitan Library Foundation Board, the Columbus Recreation and Parks Commission board and the governing committee for The Columbus Foundation.
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Motorists Mutual Insurance Co. | Director | Current |
| Abercrombie & Fitch Co. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Abercrombie & Fitch Co. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| International Creative Management, Inc. | Co-President | Current |
| Abercrombie & Fitch Co. | Board of Directors | Current |
| William Morris Agency Incorporated | Senior Executive | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Abercrombie & Fitch Co. | Board of Directors | Current |
| JPMorgan Chase & Co. | Board of Directors | Former |
| The Ohio State University | Graduate | Former |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Abercrombie & Fitch Co. | Director | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Abercrombie & Fitch Co. | Board of Directors | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease | Partner | Current |
| Abercrombie & Fitch Co. | Director | Current |
| Organization | Position | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Abercrombie & Fitch Co. | Board of Directors | Current |
Executive News
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That CEO Makes How Much?
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Abercrombie & Fitch Q2 Earnings Call Transcript
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A Long, Lusty Walk on a Short Pier
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Output Climbs; Inflation Is Muted
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Abercrombie Plans to Cut More Prices
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Michael Jeffries
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Gilly Hicks
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Profits drop for Wabash bank parent
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IT'S SLACK TO SCHOOL
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Abercrombie & Fitch tries to keep its shirt on as sales slacken
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CEO Pay: Schwarzman Tops Corporate Library List
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Blackstone's chief is highest-paid US boss
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Abercrombie sales tumble
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Abercrombie books $27M loss on Ruehl costs
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Abercrombie & Fitch in red as sales tumble
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UPDATE: Abercrombie Swings To Loss On Falling Sales, Margin
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Abercrombie Swings To 2Q Loss On Falling Sales, Margins
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