Aeropostale, Inc. is a mall-based, specialty retailer of casual apparel and accessories, principally targeting 14 to 17 year-old young women and men. The company provides customers with a focused selection of high-quality, active-oriented, fashion and fashion basic merchandise at compelling values. Aeropostale maintains control over its proprietary brands by designing, sourcing, marketing and selling all of its own merchandise. Aeropostale products are currently purchased only in its stores, on-line through its e-commerce website (www.aeropostale.com) or at organized sales events at college campuses.
The company currently operates 728 Aeropostale stores in 47 states and 14 Jimmy'Z stores in 11 states.
http://www.aeropostale.com

Aeropostale Reports June Sales Results 
Same Store Sales Increase 12% Raises Second Quarter Guidance
NEW YORK, Jul 10, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Aeropostale, Inc. (NYSE: ARO), a mall-based specialty retailer of casual and active apparel for young women and men, today announced that total net sales for the five-week period ended July 5, 2008 increased 22% to $136.0 million, from $111.4 million for the five-week period ended July 7, 2007. The Company's same store sales increased 12% for the month, compared to being essentially flat in the year ago period.
Year to date total net sales have increased 21% to $574.7 million, from $475.3 million in the year-ago period. Year to date same store sales increased 10%, compared to a same store sales increase of 2% last year. 

Aeropostale Reports First Quarter 2008 Results 
First Quarter Net Sales Increase 22% Same Store Sales Increase 10% Earnings Per Share Growth of 44% to $0.26 Per Diluted Share
NEW YORK, May 22, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Aeropostale, Inc. (NYSE: ARO), a mall-based specialty retailer of active and casual apparel for young men and women, today reported results for the first quarter ended May 3, 2008. 
Net income for the first quarter of fiscal 2008 was $17.5 million, or $0.26 per diluted share, compared to net income of $13.8 million, or $0.18 per diluted share, in the first quarter of fiscal 2007. 
For the first quarter of fiscal 2008, total net sales increased 22% to $336.3 million, from $275.8 million in the year-ago period. Same store sales for the first quarter increased 10%, compared to an increase of 3% in the year-ago period. 
Julian R. Geiger, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer said, "We are thrilled with our record first quarter performance and solid start to fiscal 2008. Our spring merchandise assortment was very well received and Aeropostale continues to gain brand preference among teen customers. During the quarter we remained committed to striking the right balance between fashion and value, while appropriately managing our inventory levels. As we head into the second quarter and important back-to-school selling season, we believe we are well positioned to continue to capture additional market share." 
Second Quarter Guidance: 
The Company announced its earnings guidance for the second quarter of fiscal 2008. The Company believes it will achieve earnings in the range $0.22 to $0.24 per diluted share for the second quarter. 
Julian R. Geiger, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer concluded, "We are very pleased with the momentum that we are generating and the strength, vitality and transportability of the Aeropostale brand. We also continue to make progress with our growth initiatives, and we remain excited about the future opportunities to maximize our long-term profitability." 

Aeropostale Reports April Sales Results 
Same store sales increase 25% Raises First Quarter Guidance
NEW YORK, May 08, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Aeropostale, Inc. (NYSE: ARO), a mall-based specialty retailer of casual and active apparel for young women and men, today announced that total net sales for the four-week period ended May 3, 2008 increased 39% to $104.9 million, from $75.4 million for the four-week period ended May 5, 2007. The Company's same store sales increased 25% for the month, compared to a same store sales decrease of 14% in the year ago period.
For the first quarter of fiscal 2008, total net sales have increased 22% to $336.3 million, from $275.8 million in the year-ago period. Same store sales for the first quarter have increased 10%, compared to a same store sales increase of 3% last year. 
The Company noted that it was very pleased with its strong performance for the month and quarter, which reflects the vitality and momentum of the Aeropostale brand. Based on the better than expected sales and gross margins for the month, the Company expects first quarter net earnings of approximately $0.25 per diluted share, versus its previously issued guidance in the range of $0.20 to $0.22 per diluted share. 

Aeropostale to Broadcast Review of Fiscal 2008 First Quarter Financial Results over the Internet 
NEW YORK, Apr 28, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Aeropostale, Inc. (NYSE: ARO), a mall-based specialty retailer of casual and active apparel for young women and men, today announced that the Company's conference call to review its fiscal 2008 first quarter results will be broadcast live over the Internet on Thursday, May 22, 2008 at 4:15 p.m. Eastern Time. The broadcast will be available by clicking the 'Investor Relations' link under the Corporate section on www.aeropostale.com and at www.earnings.com.

Aeropostale Reports March Sales Results 
Same store sales increase 2.5%
NEW YORK, Apr 10, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Aeropostale, Inc. (NYSE: ARO), a mall-based specialty retailer of casual and active apparel for young women and men, today announced that total net sales for the five-week period ended April 5, 2008 increased 13.6% to $141.8 million, from $124.8 million for the five-week period ended April 7, 2007. The Company's same store sales increased 2.5% for the month, compared to a same store sales increase of 15.9% in the year ago period. 
Year to date, total net sales have increased 15.5% to $231.5 million, from $200.4 million in the year-ago period. Year-to-date, same store sales have increased 4.2%, compared to a same store sales increase of 10.3% last year. 
The Company noted that it continued to experience positive customer reaction to its spring merchandise assortment. The Company also noted that its inventories remain well controlled and on plan, and its gross margins for the month increased over last year. 
 

Aeropostale Reports January Sales Results
Same store sales increase 4.7%
Reiterates Fourth Quarter Guidance
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 7, 2008--Aeropostale, Inc. (NYSE: ARO), a mall-based specialty retailer of casual and active apparel for young women and men, today announced that total net sales for the four-week period ended February 2, 2008 decreased 13.8% to $78.0 million, from $90.4 million for the five-week period ended February 3, 2007. Same store sales for the month increased 4.7%, compared to the corresponding four-week period ended February 3, 2007.
Total sales for the fourth quarter ended February 2, 2008 (13 weeks) increased 15.1% to $583.6 million, from $506.8 million for the fourth quarter ended February 3, 2007 (14 weeks). Same store sales for the fourth quarter increased 9.2%, compared to the corresponding thirteen-week period last year.
Total net sales for Fiscal 2007 (52 weeks) increased 12.0% to $1.583 billion, from $1.413 billion for Fiscal 2006 (53 weeks). Same store sales for Fiscal 2007 increased 3.3%, compared to the corresponding fifty-two week period last year.
The Company noted that management was pleased with Aeropostale's January sales performance, and its strong finish to fiscal 2007. During the month, the Company continued to make progress in clearing through its residual holiday product, while also experiencing positive early reads on its spring merchandise assortment. The Company believes it is well positioned to make a smooth transition into the spring selling season.
The Company also reiterated its fourth quarter earnings guidance of approximately $0.91 per diluted share, including approximately $4.1 million of other income or $0.04 per share relating to a settlement with a former officer of the company. Excluding this settlement, the company continues to expect fourth quarter earnings of approximately $0.87 per share.