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Introduction

Abercrombie & Fitch (A&F) is aggressively pursuing organic growth strategy. The company seeks to invest in new concepts and plans to create iconic brands. For instance, the company is planning to launch a new brand-Concept 5 in the early 2008 in seven stores. In addition, it is striving to expand its presence in both existing and new markets through Greenfield projects.

Scope

Contains corporate strategy, value chain presence and SWOT Analysis

Provides detailed business description, segment analysis, 5-year financial trends, key products and key competitors

Includes information on suppliers/ partners, shareholding structure and key employees with biographies

Highlights

Abercrombie & Fitch is a retailer engaged in selling casual apparel, personal care and other accessories for men, women and children under the Abercrombie & Fitch, abercrombie, Hollister and RUEHL brands. The company operates 990 stores in the US, the District of Columbia, Canada and the UK.

Abercrombie & Fitch has adopted a global sourcing strategy that includes relationship with vendors in 37 countries and the US. A&F has two distribution centers in Ohio. The company sources its merchandise from approximately 258 factories and suppliers, primarily in Southeast Asia, and Central and South America.

Abercrombie & Fitch recorded strong growth in revenues in fiscal 2007. Its revenues grew at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 28% for the period 2005-2007. A&F's strong financial performance gives stability to its operations.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Overview 1
Catalyst 1
Summary 1
Company Structure 5
Company Overview and Key Facts 5
Business Description 6
History 7
Locations and Subsidiaries 8
Other Locations & Subsidiaries 8
Products and Services List 9
Major Products and Services List 9
Competitors And Strategic Business Relationships 11
Key Competitors 11
Shareholders 12
Strategy 13
Company View 13
Strategy 15
Corporate Social Responsibility 17
SWOT Analysis 18
Overview 18
Strengths 19
Weaknesses 20
Opportunities 21
Threats 23
Value Chain Analysis 25
Overview 25
Wholesale 25
Operations and distribution 26
Sales 26
Key Employees 27
List of Key Employees 27
Key Employee Biographies 28
Financial and Operational Overview 34
Financial Summary 34
Key Industry-specific Ratios 35
Appendix 36
Data Definitions 36
Ask the analyst 36
Datamonitor consulting 36
Disclaimer 36


TABLES
Table 1: Abercrombie & Fitch Co. - Key Facts 5
Table 2: Abercrombie & Fitch Co. - Other Locations & Subsidiaries 8
Table 3: Abercrombie & Fitch Co. - List of Products 9
Table 4: Abercrombie & Fitch Co. - List of Brands 10
Table 5: Abercrombie & Fitch Co. - Key Competitors 11
Table 6: Abercrombie & Fitch Co. - Key Shareholders 12
Table 7 : Abercrombie & Fitch Co. - SWOT Analysis Summary 18
Table 8: Abercrombie & Fitch Co. - Value Chain Analysis 25
Table 9: Abercrombie & Fitch Co. - Key Employees 27
Table 10: Abercrombie & Fitch Co. - Financial and Operational Overview 34
Table 11: Abercrombie & Fitch Co. - Key Industry-specific Ratios 35
Table 12: Abercrombie & Fitch Co. - Data Definitions 36