Ep. 33 | Jay Schottenstein: American Eagle - Building a Global Retail Empire
Inside the Mind of a Business Icon: Jay Schottenstein Shares All In this exclusive podcast episode, we sit down with Jay ...
Executive Chairman, DESIGNER BRANDS INC
Search every verified Jay Schottenstein interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Jay Schottenstein, executive chairman of Designer Brands and chairman and CEO of American Eagle, discussed his business career and philanthropic work in a January 2025 podcast. He stated that American Eagle sells more denim to women than any other brand in the United States and described turning the company around from a loss to a profit within six months by addressing a merchandise problem. Schottenstein emphasized the importance of attracting the right team and keeping up with technology, saying that "if you don't keep up with the latest and the greatest technology, you're done." He also spoke about the Jeffrey Schottenstein Resilience Program, which he said aims to remove stigma around mental health. In a September 2024 speech at the Columbus Community Kollel Gala, Schottenstein reflected on the growth of the kollel, a Jewish learning institution he helped establish over 30 years ago. He said that Columbus has become a growing Jewish community, unlike many cities of similar size, and credited the kollel with integrating into the city by providing rabbis for synagogues and contributing to the local day school. Schottenstein also recognized Gary, a friend and banker, for his involvement with the community and with ArtScroll publications.
Inside the Mind of a Business Icon: Jay Schottenstein Shares All In this exclusive podcast episode, we sit down with Jay ...
Jay Schottenstein, Executive Chairman and CEO of American Eagle Outfitters Inc., talked to CNBC’s #MadMoney host Jim Cramer, on April 15, 2021, about the continued success of American Eagle Outfitters and Aerie throughout the pandemic. He attributes the brands’ resiliency to a focus on creating a safe and welcoming shopping experience and on-target merchandising, which have helped make #AmericanEagleOutfitters the number one brand for denim among 15-to-20-year-olds and helped Aerie achieve 25 consecutive quarters of double-digit growth. Schottenstein also dispels the notion that malls are de…
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