American Eagle Outfitters is an American clothing and accessories retailer, headquartered in the Southside Works Neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The company was founded in 1977 by brothers Jerry and Mark Silverman as a subsidiary of Retail Ventures, Inc., a company which also owned and operated Silvermans Menswear. The Silvermans sold their ownership interest in 1991 to Jaclyn Inc., and today American Eagle Outfitters is publicly traded on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol AEO. The company operates more than 1,000 stores in the United States and Canada, and ships to 81 countries worldwide through its website. In 1977, the first store opened in Twelve Oaks Mall in Novi, Michigan. American Eagle Outfitters targets young adults with casual clothing and accessories sold at low prices. The styles are influenced by those seen in music, film, art, and sports. Currently, Andrew McLean is the CEO of American Eagle Outfitters. The brand offers a variety of clothing items for both men and women, including jeans, shirts, dresses, shorts, sweatshirts, and more. American Eagle Outfitters also sells a range of accessories, including jewelry, belts, bags, wallets, and hats. The brand's "AE Collection" includes items designed in-house by American Eagle Outfitters' own designers. In addition to their own line of clothing and accessories, American Eagle Outfitters also sell a range of other brands through their stores and website. These include Aerie lingerie and swimwear, ankle socks from PEDS, beauty products from AEO Studio, and more.