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American Eagle and Abercrombie & Fitch: What the Potential Deal Says About the State of Retail

The teaming up of the two longtime rivals indicates an accelerating trend toward challenged brands seeking growth through consolidation.
An Abercrombie & Fitch store in 2007 | Source: Shutterstock
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  • Chantal Fernandez

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