American Eagle Outfitters Responds to the Use of On-Call Shifts

PITTSBURGH–(BUSINESS WIRE)–American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE:AEO) is committed to providing our
associates with a positive working environment. We decided in November
2015 to cease the use of “on-call shifts” and advised our stores. We are
taking steps to reinforce and assure adherence to this policy across our
store fleet.

About American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE: AEO) is a leading global
specialty retailer offering high-quality, on-trend clothing, accessories
and personal care products at affordable prices under its American Eagle
Outfitters® and Aerie® brands. The company operates more than 1,000
stores in the United States, Canada, Mexico, China, Hong Kong and the
United Kingdom, and ships to 81 countries worldwide through its
websites. American Eagle Outfitters and Aerie merchandise also is
available at 146 international stores operated by licensees in 22
countries. For more information, please visit www.ae.com.

Contacts

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.
Helga Ying, 412-432-4500