Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is a specialty retailer
that operates stores selling casual apparel, such as knit shirts,
graphic t-shirts, jeans, woven shirts, shorts, as well as personal
care and other accessories for men, women and kids under the
Abercrombie & Fitch, abercrombie, Hollister and RUEHL brands. As
of January 28, 2006, the Company operated 851 stores in the United
States and Canada. During the fiscal year ended January 28, 2006,
A&F purchased merchandise from approximately 246 factories and
suppliers located throughout the world, primarily in Southeast
Asia and Central and South America.
