Third quarter guidance:
the company announced its earnings guidance for the third quarter of fiscal 2006. the company believes it will achieve earnings in the range of $0.55 - $0.57 per diluted share, including the $0.01 per diluted share charge related to the expensing of stock options.
Conference call information:
The company will be holding a conference call today at 4:15 p.m. to review its second quarter results
Aeropostale Inc is a mall-based, specialty retailer of casual apparel and accessories, principally targeting 14 to 17 year-old young women and men. The company provides customers with a focused selection of high-quality, active-oriented, fashion and fashion basic merchandise at compelling values.
Aeropostale maintains control over its proprietary brands by designing, sourcing, marketing and selling all of its own merchandise. Aeropostale products are currently purchased only in its stores, on-line through its e-commerce website or at organized sales events at college campuses.
The company currently operates 712 aeropostale stores in 47 states and 14 jimmy'z stores in 11 states.