Based in Reynoldsburg, Ohio Abercrombie & Fitch (Trade name: ANF) was founded in the year 1892 by David Abercrombie and Ezra Fitch. The company with the help of its subsidiaries does business as a retailer selling casual apparel for kids, women and men in the U.S. They also sell personal care products and accessories. The company has about 970 stores throughout the country and also 6 in Canada and one in the U.K. The company plans to expand its business to Asia starting with Japan first. It also has an online store and mail-in catalogues, the company does business though these means also. The company sells its products through 4 brands namely Abercrombie & Hitch, Hollister Co., Abercrombie and RUEHL No. 925.

Key Competitors: The Gap, Inc., American Eagle Outfitters, Inc., The Limited, Inc., Urban Outfitters Inc. and The Buckle, Inc.