8-K

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                                  UNITED STATES

                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION


                              WASHINGTON, DC 20549



                                    FORM 8-K
                                 CURRENT REPORT

     Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934


       Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): November 3, 2004


                                AEROPOSTALE, INC.
             (EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)






                   DELAWARE                                001-31314                          31-1443880
                                                                            
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)     (Commission File Number)       (IRS Employer Identification No.)



           112 WEST 34TH STREET, 22ND FLOOR, NEW YORK, NEW YORK 10120
          (Address of Principal Executive Offices, including Zip Code)


                                 (646) 485-5398
              (Registrant's Telephone Number, Including Area Code)


                                 NOT APPLICABLE
          (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)




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ITEM 7.01   REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE.
            On November 3, 2004 Aeropostale, Inc. issued a press release
            announcing their October, 2004 sales results.


ITEM 9.01   FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

         C) Exhibits

            99.1 Press release, dated November 3, 2004, announcing October
            2004 sales results.


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                                   SIGNATURES

     According to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.



                              Aeropostale, Inc.




                              /s/  Michael J. Cunningham
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                              Michael J. Cunningham
                              Executive Vice President - Chief Financial Officer

Dated: November 3, 2004


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EX-99.1

                                                                    EXHIBIT 99.1


                    AEROPOSTALE REPORTS OCTOBER SALES RESULTS

      - TOTAL SALES INCREASE 28.3%, COMPARABLE STORE SALES INCREASE 9.1% -
                   - RAISES GUIDANCE FOR THE THIRD QUARTER -

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 3, 2004 - Aeropostale, Inc. (NYSE: ARO), a
mall-based specialty retailer of casual and active apparel for young women and
men, today announced that total net sales for the four-week period ended October
30, 2004 increased 28.3% to $72.0 million, compared to $56.1 million for the
four-week period ended November 1, 2003. The company's comparable store sales
increased 9.1% for the month, versus a comparable store sales decrease of 6.8%
in the year ago period.

For the quarter ended October 30, 2004, total net sales increased 24.8% to
$274.6 million, compared to $220.1 million in the quarter ended November 1,
2003. Comparable store sales for the third quarter increased 5.4%, compared to
5.2% in the year ago quarter. Year-to-date, total net sales increased 37.8% to
$637.1 million, compared to $462.2 million in the year-ago period. Year to date,
comparable store sales increased 12.8%, compared to an increase of 5.4% in the
year-ago period.


Julian R. Geiger, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer said, "We are pleased
with our results for the month and for the third quarter, which translate into
record sales and earnings. The transition into the key Holiday selling season
has been smooth and we continue to believe that we have the right merchandise
and powerful promotions to have a successful holiday season."

The company also increased its guidance for the third quarter today. The company
now believes it will report earnings between $0.53 and $0.54 per fully diluted
share, which represents a more than 43% increase compared to earnings of $0.37
per share in the year ago quarter. This new guidance exceeds the company's
previously issued guidance of $0.51 per share and the current First Call
consensus estimate of $0.52 per share.

To hear the Aeropostale prerecorded October sales message, please dial (877)
519-4471 or (973) 341-3080, followed by the conference identification number
#4497112.

ABOUT AEROPOSTALE, INC.
Aeropostale, Inc. (www.aeropostale.com) is a mall-based specialty retailer of
casual apparel and accessories that targets both young women and young men aged
11 to 20. The company provides customers with a selection of high-quality,
active-oriented, fashion basic merchandise in a high-energy store environment.
The company maintains complete control over the proprietary brand by designing
and sourcing all of its own merchandise. Aeropostale products can be purchased
only in its stores, which sell Aeropostale merchandise exclusively.

The first Aeropostale store was opened in 1987. The company currently operates
560 stores in 43 states.

SPECIAL NOTE: SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION
REFORM ACT OF 1995: Except for historical information contained herein, the
statements made in this release constitute forward-looking statements within the
meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements involve certain
risks and


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uncertainties, including statements regarding the company's strategic direction,
prospects and future results. Certain factors, including factors outside of our
control, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in
the forward-looking statements. These factors include the company's ability to
implement its growth strategy successfully, changes in consumer fashion
preferences, economic and other conditions in the markets in which we operate,
competition, seasonality and the other risks discussed in the company's Form
10-K for the year ended January 31, 2004 filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, which discussions are incorporated in this release by reference.


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