The apparel retailer said that its quarterly sales advanced to $506.8 million from $435.2 million a year ago, beating the analysts'' estimates. Full-year earnings jumped to $106.6 million, or $1.98 per share, from $84 million, or $1.50 per share. Annual sales increased to $1.41 billion from $1.2 billion a year ago. Aeropostale opened four new stores during the quarter, ending the year with a total of 728 stores in 47 states.
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