Aeropostale site goes global

NEW YORK — Teen retailer Aeropostale announced that it is expanded its reach to international consumers. Through a partnership with FiftyOne Global Ecommerce, consumers in more than 90 countries worldwide can now purchase directly from Aeropostale.com.

"We are excited about the addition of international shipping on aeropostale.com as it enables global commerce and further expands our customer reach," said Thomas Johnson, CEO at Aeropostale. "Aeropostale is truly a global brand with successful stores in the United States, Canada, and the Middle East as well as a loyal Facebook fan base with over 5 million fans around the globe."

Aeropostale's partnership with FiftyOne Global Ecommerce enables it to offer customers the ability to shop in their preferred currency, with guaranteed landed costs and cost-effective international shipping and handling services, according to the company.

"We are thrilled to have partnered with Aeropostale to extend their brand online globally," said Michael DeSimone, CEO of FiftyOne. "International consumers have a tremendous appetite for quality U.S. apparel and the Aeropostale brand is sure to resonate with this wider global audience. By launching with FiftyOne, they'll be able globalize on a proven platform that fully preserves the brand while providing international consumers in more than 90 countries worldwide with a rich, localized shopping experience."