Abercrombie and Fitch (ANF) continues to falter after flying high earlier in the year.

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Stores like Abercrombie and Fitch, Limited Brands (which owns Victoria's Secret) and Target all beat expectations for November sales.

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Abercrombie and Fitch, the holiday winner, reported a 15% increase in same-store sales, Limited Brands reported a 5% increase, and J.

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American Eagle competes most with Abercrombie and Fitch, Aeropostale, Gap and Target.

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On the earnings front, Abercrombie and Fitch (ANF) posted second second quarter earnings which beat its lowered guidance, sending shares higher today.

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And, after what Abercrombie and Fitch tried to do to Savile Row, I have little sympathy for them, but in this instance, one has to side with private enterprise.

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Formerly known as a purveyor of pricey, preppy gear, Abercrombie and Fitch - along with fellow US import American Apparel - is not shy of deploying sex to help shift its clothes.

BBC: What is the Abercrombie look?

Add an eye-watering price tag, and accessorise with photogenic sales staff - so photogenic their job title is "model" - and you have the look of the much talked about American clothes store Abercrombie and Fitch.

BBC: What is the Abercrombie look?