american eagle outfitters, inc. is built on more than 30 years of customer focus, dedication, and innovation. the company was founded with one store, in novi, michigan, in 1977. today, we have more than 1,000 stores and 30,000 associates worldwide. with corporate offices in four very distinct locations - pittsburgh, new york city, san francisco, and hong kong - american eagle outfitters, inc. has built a distinctive global company culture based on our core values that continues to shape our aspirational yet accessible brand identities. at american eagle outfitters, our people embody entrepreneurial spirit, develop creative solutions, and initiate change in an environment where we respect, support, and trust one another and commit ourselves to our company goals. we collaborate, we engage, we achieve. whether we are changing a floor set or launching a new concept, the innovation of our associates is our #1 competitive advantage. we are consistently seeking talented individuals with d