Abercrombie & Fitch is facing a major backlash for statements made by CEO Mike Jeffries that the youth retailer does not produce plus-sized clothing because they “go after the cool kids.” Though the comments were made seven years ago, competitors Aeropostale and American Eagle now offer larger sizes, and experts are saying A&F could be making a big fiscal mistake with their exclusionary targeting policies.

Abercrombie & Fitch is facing a major backlash for statements made by CEO Mike Jeffries that the youth retailer does not produce plus-sized clothing because they “go after the cool kids.” Though the comments were made seven years ago, competitors Aeropostale and American Eagle now offer larger sizes, and experts are saying A&F could be making a big fiscal mistake with their exclusionary targeting policies. (Forbes)