American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. has reported that total sales for the month ended December 31, 2005 increased 15.5% to a record $433.2 million, compared with $375 million for the month ended January 1, 2005. Comparable store sales increased 9.8% for the December period.

Total sales for the year-to-date 48-week period ended December 31, 2005 increased 23.1% to $2.181 billion, compared with $1.772 billion for the 48-week period ended January 1, 2005. Comparable store sales increased 15.8% for the year-to-date period.

American Eagle Outfitters is a lifestyle retailer that designs, markets, and sells its own brand of relaxed, casual clothing for 15 to 25 year olds.