SHOPRUNNER EXPANDS SAME-DAY DELIVERY FOR AMERICAN EAGLE AND AERIE CUSTOMERS IN 150 STORES ACROSS THE U.S.
11.15.21 — Just in time for the holiday shopping season, ShopRunner announces the expansion of same-day delivery for American Eagle Outfitters Inc.’s (AEO) American Eagle and Aerie brands — offering the service to 101 additional stores across the U.S., bringing the total to 151 stores and 41 states since the program began in October 2020. AEO is the first specialty apparel retailer on the ShopRunner platform to offer same-day delivery, a complimentary service for ShopRunner members. Since becoming a ShopRunner merchant in 2011, AEO has driven more than four million transactions on the platform.
With online holiday shopping expected to grow 10 percent year-over-year, according to Adobe Analytics, ShopRunner is working with partners across its network of 100+ merchants to find unique solutions to give consumers access to a seamless, elevated e-commerce experience with free shipping and free returns.
“We are proud to build upon our trusted partnership with AEO and expand same-day delivery for American Eagle and Aerie shoppers,” said TJ Papp, Chief Marketing Officer at ShopRunner. “AEO is an innovative brand with a close connection to its customers’ needs. With the breadth of this offering, we truly have the opportunity to drive the future of e-commerce and meet consumer demands, especially as holiday shopping ramps up this year.”
“We are constantly enhancing our omnichannel experience to provide the very best for our customers by making it easier and faster to shop our American Eagle and Aerie brands” said Michael Rempell, Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer, AEO Inc. “Expanding same-day delivery to an additional 100 locations allows us to meet the evolving needs of our customers and provides simplicity and flexibility this holiday season and beyond.”
Customers can sign up for ShopRunner using PayPal, or by activating a free trial at https://www.shoprunner.com/. Complimentary ShopRunner memberships are also available for select American Express, Chase, and Mastercard cardholders. To sign up for ShopRunner membership and receive benefits, visit www.shoprunner.com.
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About ShopRunner
ShopRunner, a FedEx subsidiary, connects its millions of high value members with Free 2-Day Shipping and Free Returns as well as exclusive, member-only offers and benefits from their favorite stores. For retailers, ShopRunner helps to drive frictionless ecommerce through a comprehensive product suite backed by rich consumer insights and data science.
About American Eagle Outfitters
AEO is a leading global specialty retailer offering high-quality, on-trend clothing, accessories and personal care products at affordable prices under its American Eagle® and Aerie® brands. Our purpose is to show the world that there’s REAL power in the optimism of youth. The company operates stores in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Hong Kong, and ships to 81 countries worldwide through its websites. American Eagle and Aerie merchandise also is available at more than 200 international locations operated by licensees in 33 countries. For more information, please visit www.aeo-inc.com.
Media Contacts:
ShopRunner
Caty Bennett Gray, Director of Communications
973 714 7483 / cgray@shoprunner.com
