Aeropostale, Inc. is a mall-based specialty
retailer of casual apparel and accessories in the United States.
The Company designs, markets and sells its own brand of
merchandise principally targeting 11 to 18 year-old young women
and young men. It provides its customers with a selection of
fashion and fashion basic merchandise. Aeropostale offers a
collection of fashion basic apparel, including graphic t-shirts,
tops, bottoms, sweaters, jeans, outerwear and accessories. Jimmy'Z
Surf Co., Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Aeropostale, is a
lifestyle-oriented brand that targets young women and men aged 18
to 25 years. As of January 28, 2006, the Company operated 671
stores, consisting of 657 Aeropostale stores in 47 states and 14
Jimmy'Z stores in 11 states.
