Abercrombie & Fitch - An Analysis

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A 12 page paper. The Abercrombie brand dates back to 1892 when David Abercrombie opened his first outdoors apparel and equipment store. The name was changed when Ezra Fitch bought into the company in 1900. Since that time, this company has faced bankruptcy, been bought out twice, changed its focus entirely, been sued for discrimination and been accused of promoting promiscuity. This essay provides a short history of the company and discusses branding, marketing strategies and problems, competitors with selected financial data, and plans for the future. The essay begins with an executive summary and ends with conclusions. Bibliography lists 12 sources.