American Eagle cuts deal for Middle East stores

Pittsburgh American Eagle Outfitters has signed a deal with a company that will start putting franchise locations in the Middle East as early as next year, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

M.H. Alshaya Co. in Kuwait, which said it already operates stores under brand names Justice, Claire's and H&M, is slated to open the first American Eagle franchise location in the Middle East in early 2010.