Aeropostale Inc. Names Barbara Pindar Senior Vice President - Planning and Allocation.NEW YORK New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of -- Aeropostale, Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : ARO), a mall-based specialty retailer of casual and active apparel for young women and men, today announced that Barbara Pindar has joined Aeropostale as Senior Vice President - Planning and Allocation. Ms. Pindar will be responsible for the planning and allocation function for both Aeropostale and Jimmy'Z. "Barb's extensive retail background and disciplined and thoughtful approach to the planning process will be an invaluable asset to our organization", said Julian R. Geiger, Chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. . "We expect Barbara to have a seamless transition into her new role and look forward to her positive contributions to the future success of Aeropostale." Ms. Pindar brings more than 25 years of retail experience to Aeropostale. Most recently, she held the position of Senior Vice President, Inventory Management for the Pottery Barn Pottery Barn is an American-based chain of home furnishing stores with stores in the United States and Canada. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Williams-Sonoma, Inc. History brands division of Williams-Sonoma. Prior to that time, from 1986 to 2002, Ms. Pindar held various senior executive positions for Limited Brands, Inc., most recently Vice President, Merchandise Planning Merchandise Planning is a strategic and systematic approach used by retailers, particularly in fashion and non-food areas. It is aimed at maximising return on investment, through planning and monitoring sales, margins and inventory in order to increase profitability. and Analysis for Victoria's Secret For the Sonata Arctica single, see Victoria's Secret (song) Victoria's Secret is an American retailer of high quality lingerie and beauty products.[2] Direct. Prior to that time, from 1977-1986, Ms. Pindar held various management positions for Batus Retail and JC Penny, Inc. About Aeropostale, Inc. Aeropostale, Inc. is a mall-based, specialty retailer of casual apparel and accessories, principally targeting 11 to 18 year-old young women and men. The company provides customers with a focused selection of high-quality, active-oriented, fashion basic merchandise at compelling values. Aeropostale maintains control over its proprietary brands by designing, marketing and selling all of its own merchandise. Aeropostale products are currently purchased only in its stores, on-line thorough its website (www.aeropostale.com) or at organized sales events at college campuses. About Jimmy'Z: Jimmy'Z, a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. of Aeropostale, Inc., is a California lifestyle-oriented brand targeting fashion-aware young women and men ages 18 to 25. Jimmy'Z offers customers trend-right apparel in an innovative and unique store environment. The first Aeropostale store was opened in 1987. The company currently operates 661 Aeropostale stores in 47 states and 14 Jimmy'Z stores in 11 states. SPECIAL NOTE: THIS PRESS RELEASE AND ORAL STATEMENTS MADE FROM TIME TO TIME BY REPRESENTATIVES OF THE COMPANY CONTAIN CERTAIN "FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS" CONCERNING EXPECTATIONS FOR SALES, STORE OPENINGS, GROSS MARGINS, EXPENSES, STRATEGIC DIRECTION AND EARNINGS. ACTUAL RESULTS MIGHT DIFFER MATERIALLY FROM THOSE PROJECTED IN THE FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS. AMONG THE FACTORS THAT COULD CAUSE ACTUAL RESULTS TO MATERIALLY DIFFER INCLUDE, AMONG OTHERS, CHANGES IN THE COMPETITIVE MARKETPLACE, INCLUDING THE INTRODUCTION OF NEW PRODUCTS OR PRICING CHANGES BY OUR COMPETITORS, CHANGES IN THE ECONOMY AND OTHER EVENTS LEADING TO A REDUCTION IN DISCRETIONARY CONSUMER SPENDING Consumer demand or consumption is also known as personal consumption expenditure. It is the largest part of aggregate demand or effective demand at the macroeconomic level. ; SEASONALITY; RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH CHANGES IN SOCIAL, POLITICAL, ECONOMIC AND OTHER CONDITIONS AND THE POSSIBLE ADVERSE IMPACT OF CHANGES IN IMPORT RESTRICTIONS; RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH UNCERTAINTY RELATING TO THE COMPANY'S ABILITY TO IMPLEMENT ITS GROWTH STRATEGIES, AS WELL AS THE OTHER RISK FACTORS SET FORTH IN THE COMPANY'S FORM 10-K Form 10-K A report required by the SEC from exchange-listed companies that provides for annual disclosure of certain financial information. Form 10-K See 10-K. AND CURRENT REPORTS ON FORM 8-K Form 8-K The form required by the SEC when a publicly held company incurs any event that might affect its financial situation or the share value of its stock. Form 8-K See 8-K. , FILED WITH THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION. THE COMPANY UNDERTAKES NO OBLIGATION TO UPDATE OR REVISE ANY FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS TO REFLECT SUBSEQUENT EVENTS OR CIRCUMSTANCES. |
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