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Contact Information: Karla Woods, Marketing Director 315.788.9210; ext. 205 Company Contact: Bessa Selimaj / Public Relations bselimaj@aeropostale.com (646) 452-1820

Immediate Release April 20, 2013

P.S. FROM AROPOSTALE TO OPEN AT SALMON RUN MALL

Kid Fashion Retailer plans to open on April 26th, 2013
Watertown, NY Aropostale, Inc. (NYSE: ARO), a mall-based specialty retailer of casual apparel for young women and men, will open its newest kids brand P.S. from Aropostale at Salmon Run Mall in Watertown, NY. The grand opening is scheduled for Friday, April 26th. Loved by kids and endorsed by mom, P.S. from Aropostale offers trend-right fashion at compelling values for girls and boys ages four to fourteen. The P.S. brand has developed a strong following among kids and moms with its great fashion and quality, at a value that moms love. said Tom Johnson, Chief Executive Officer of Aropostale, Inc. We are happy and proud to bring the brand to Watertown, NY and the surrounding areas. P.S. from Aropostale is a fun and engaging shopping experience for the whole family. Store associates interact with and have fun with young customers using hula hoops, Nerf Frisbees, bubble-makers, and hopscotch. The store is also host to relevant kids craft events that take place in-stores one Saturday per month. For more information on P.S. from Aropostale please visit www.ps4u.com.
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About Aropostale, Inc. Aropostale, Inc. is a primarily mall-based, specialty retailer of casual apparel and accessories, principally targeting 14 to 17 year-old young women and men through its Aropostale stores and 4 to 12 year-old kids through its P.S. from Aropostale stores. The Company provides customers with a focused selection of high quality fashion and fashion basics at compelling values in an innovative and exciting store environment. Aropostale maintains control over its proprietary brands by designing, sourcing, marketing and selling all of its own merchandise. Aropostale products can only be purchased in Aropostale stores and online at www.aeropostale.com. P.S. from Aropostale products can be purchased in P.S. from Aropostale stores and online at www.ps4u.com and www.aeropostale.com. The Company currently operates 906 Aropostale stores in 50 states and Puerto Rico, 78 Aropostale stores in Canada and 103 P.S. from Aropostale stores in 22 states. In addition, pursuant to various licensing agreements, our licensees currently operate 28 Aropostale and P.S. from Aropostale stores in the Middle East, Asia and Europe. On November 13, 2012, Aropostale, Inc. acquired substantially all of the assets of online women's fashion footwear and apparel retailer GoJane.com, Inc. Based in Ontario, California, GoJane.com focuses primarily on fashion footwear, with a select offering of contemporary apparel and other accessories. About Salmon Run Mall Salmon Run Mall is the premier shopping and entertainment destination for the Northern New York market, including a very strong Canadian segment. The center is anchored by Best Buy, Burlington Coat Factory, Sears, JC Penney, Dicks Sporting, Gander Mountain and Bon Ton and offers more than 80 retail shops, a 12-screen stadium, seat theater and food court. Additional information regarding Salmon Run Mall can be found at: www.shopsalmonrunmall.com