Aeropostale news and trends

Simon Says It Hopes To Save Struggling Mall Retailers
Retail // July 31, 2019

Simon Property Group, the biggest mall owner in the U.S., said Wednesday (July 31) it is considering retail investment as it looks to keep stores in the black, according to CNBC. “I think it’s very possible — we’re going to be very smart about it,”...

Aéropostale’s 500-Store Bounce-Back
Retail // November 02, 2016

Looks like Aéropostale is not just getting a second chance; it is also getting a vote of confidence from its new owner/landlord, Simon Property Group, which maintains the stores are more profitable than they appear. Simon, along with Authentic Brands Group and liquidators Hilco and...

The Adventure Is Really Over, Court Approves Aéropostale Sale
Retail // September 14, 2016

In a turn of events made shocking by how routine it is, a judge has approved the last-minute deal that will keep Aéropostale open for business — albeit in a more limited way. Judge Sean Lane of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court in New York has given...

YouTube Soothes, Dunkin’ Runs On Bitcoin, Aéropostale Pulls Off A Miracle
Data Dive // September 12, 2016

It was a big week for payments and commerce last week. The rapid proliferation of headlines indicated that everyone came back from summer vacation tanned, rested and committed to finishing off 2016 with a sprint. Some of the big news was expected — the iPhone...

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YouTube Soothes, Dunkin’ Runs On Bitcoin, Aéropostale Pulls Off A Miracle

September 12, 2016
It was a big week for payments and commerce last week. The rapid proliferation of headlines indicated that everyone came back from summer vacation tanned, rested and committed to finishing off 2016 with a sprint. Some of the big news was expected — the iPhone launched to a collective yawn and probably decent sales in […]

Quick Reads
Aéropostale to Launch Immersive Shopping and Perks in Metaverse

March 20, 2023
Aéropostale has partnered with MetaversePlus to offer immersive shopping, socializing and gaming in the metaverse. The first of four major phases of the fashion retailer’s presence in the metaverse will launch Thursday (March 23), the companies said in a press release. “Our teams have worked to design, develop and expand the brand’s presence through [non-fungible […]

Aéropostale Bounces Back From The Brink Of Destruction

September 06, 2016
While Christmas is the holiday best known for miracles, every once and a while, a new player takes the stage. Aéropostale, for example, got its miracle for Labor Day. But...

Aeropostale Holds Its Spot (Barely) On The NYSE

January 19, 2016
Faltering mall retailer Aeropostale, which has seen its share of ups and downs over the past year, will live to trade another day on the New York Stock Exchange. According...

Retailers Struggle To Remain Relevant To Teens

August 26, 2014
Teen-focused retailers Abercrombie & Fitch, American Eagle Outfitters and Aeropostale have lost their cool image and are now turning to social media and improved supply chains in order to compete...