Grammy
Award winning rapper Ludacris and Black Eyed Peas member Fergie are teaming with
retail giant American Eagle Outfitters for a series of Spring Break events in
both Cancun and Acapulco, throughout the month of March. Fergie
will perform on the AE stage at The City in Cancun on Mar. 6. On Mar. 13, The
Academy Is…and Cute Is What We Aim For will perform. Ludacris hits The City
stage on Mar. 20. “Whether
it’s picking up a free AE tote bag with other Spring Break essentials, checking
out exclusive performances on ae.com or in our stores, or uploading your own Spring
Break videos, we’re excited to give our customers a great way to celebrate,”
said American Eagle Outfitters’ Chief Marketing Officer, Kathy Savitt.DJ
AM will also spin during the AE sponsored "Thursday Club Nights" in
Acapulco. The
announcement comes days after the company announced that it has been cleared to
file an application to list its common stock on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).
The
company will begin trading under the "AEO" symbol on Mar. 8. "Our
transfer to the New York Stock Exchange is an important milestone for our company
and highlights the outstanding growth and profitability we have experienced over
the past several years," said American Eagle Outfitters’ Chief Executive
Officer, Jim O’Donnell. "As we look ahead, we are excited about our new relationship
with the NYSE. We remain focused on creating shareholder value by expanding our
brand portfolio, while continuing to drive strong profitability."American
Eagle Outfitters owns 834 stores stores in 50 states and Puerto Rico, and 72 AE
stores in Canada. The
company earned $2.794 billion last year, with profits up 20%, compared to 2006.
