Head-to-Head in US Apparel Retail: American Eagle Outfitters vs. Gap Inc.

What's Inside

The competitive apparel and footwear specialty market in the US is led by rivals Gap Inc. and American Eagle Outfitters. As part of our Head-to-Head series, we compare the two retailers’ business strategies and performance, as well as the following key topics:

• Strategic partnerships, acquisitions and investments
• Efforts to improve the customer experience through technology
• Customer demographics such as age and income

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Introduction

American Eagle Outfitters vs. Gap Inc.: Coresight Research Analysis

1. Revenue Growth
2. Operating Margins
3. Shopper Profiles
4. Key Business Strategy
5. Business Expansion Through M&A and Key Strategic Partnerships
6. Data-Driven Personalization, Inventory Management and Marketing
7. Brick-and-Mortar Strategy and Digital Expansion
8. ESG Initiatives

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