Abercrombie & Fitch
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History of Abercrombie & Fitch
58 dated events · 3 types
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4 of the 8 cited non-earnings events we hold for Abercrombie & Fitch are about corporate.
Corporate 4 · Retail footprint 1 · Product & marketing 2 · Financial 1
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1988
History · Corporate
The Limited acquires Abercrombie & Fitch in 1988
Oshman's sold the Abercrombie & Fitch brand and operations to The Limited in 1988.
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1978
History · Corporate
Oshman's Sporting Goods acquires Abercrombie name in 1978
Oshman's Sporting Goods bought the defunct Abercrombie & Fitch name and mailing list in 1978.
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1904
History · Corporate
Abercrombie & Fitch renamed in 1904
The company was incorporated and renamed Abercrombie & Fitch Co. in 1904.
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1892
History · Corporate
Abercrombie & Fitch founded in 1892
Abercrombie & Fitch was founded in 1892 in New York City by David T. Abercrombie.
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