IntroductionAbercrombie & 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.ScopeContains corporate strategy, value chain presence and SWOT AnalysisProvides detailed business description, segment analysis, 5-year financial trends, key products and key competitorsIncludes information on suppliers/ partners, shareholding structure and key employees with biographiesHighlightsAbercrombie & 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.Reasons to PurchaseAccess all the important information and analysis on the company in a single reportUnderstand company's strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats along with business strategy and value chainGain access to company's adjusted five year financial data along with key ratios and market capitalization
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