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THIS SCHEDULE CONTAINS SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION EXTRACTED FROM FORM 10-Q
FOR THE QUARTER ENDED MAY 2, 1998 AND IS QUALIFIED IN IT'S ENTIRETY BY REFERENCE
TO SUCH FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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<NAME> AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS, INC.
       
                             
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