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Aerie
Aerie
Usa Parent company: American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.
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True North
10%
Capital: Foreign
Capital: Foreign (profits)
Control: Foreign
Control: Foreign (decisions)

Aerie operates as a foreign-controlled retailer with its True North score primarily supported by its physical operational footprint in Canada. Capital retention and strategic control remain anchored to its American parent entity.

Vector Breakdown
Inputs
low
0 /20
Primary manufacturing and supply chain data for private-label goods do not specify significant Canadian sourcing.
Capital
Capital (profits)
high
0 /40
Profits flow to a foreign-listed parent entity traded on the New York Stock Exchange. There is no significant Canadian ownership stake documented.
Control
Control (decisions)
high
0 /20
Strategic brand management and executive decision-making are centralized at the parent headquarters in the United States.
Operations
high
10 /20
The entity maintains an extensive network of physical retail locations and localized logistics across Canada.
Quick Verdict

Free returns with prepaid label. No duty risk for Canadian customers.

Try Cost: $0
Friction: Moderate
Friction Score: 50/100 (0 = seamless, 100 = most restrictive)
Duty: Safe
Shopping & Logistics
Physical Stores
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Nova Scotia flag Nova Scotia
Ontario flag Ontario
Prince Edward Island flag Prince Edward Island
Quebec flag Quebec
Saskatchewan flag Saskatchewan
Free Shipping
Captured Jan 21, 2026
$100+
βœ“ Verified
"AE.com offers FREE standard shipping on orders of $100 CAD or more to Canada. Orders under $100 CAD are charged a $9.00 CAD flat rate for standard shipping."
Delivery, Shipping & Handling | American Eagle (ae.com/ca/en/content/help/shipping-handling)
Captured Jan 21, 2026
Online Returns
Captured Jan 21, 2026
You Pay
30d window
Returns to: 🌍 Canada
Label: Prepaid ($0)
βœ“ Verified
"Online returns are $9 CAD, or free for Real Rewards Level 3 Members ... as well as for Aerie bras, bralettes, and swimsuits. ... Use our online portal to print a shipping label or get a digital label to scan at Canada Post."
Return, Refund and Exchange Policy | American Eagle (ae.com/ca/en/content/help/return-policy)
Captured Jan 21, 2026
In-Store Returns
Captured Jan 21, 2026
Easy
30d
Original Payment
βœ“ Verified
"Whether you bought your items online or in any of our stores, you can return or exchange them at any AE, Aerie, Offline, or AE Factory store. It's fast and free!"
Return, Refund and Exchange Policy | American Eagle (ae.com/ca/en/content/help/return-policy)
Captured Jan 21, 2026
Customs Duties
Captured Jan 21, 2026
Safe
Ships from: International - USA
βœ“ Verified
"Duty is factored into all pricing for Canadian orders. ... adds all applicable taxes, including excise taxes and Canadian GST and PST to your total automatically when you order."
Pricing, Taxes & Duties | American Eagle (ae.com/ca/en/content/help/pricing-taxes-duties)
Captured Jan 21, 2026
Price Protection
Captured Jan 21, 2026
Yes - 14 Days (By Request)
⚠️ Must contact support with receipt
βœ“ Verified
"Price Adjustment: If you buy an item and the price drops within 14 days, you can ask for the difference back. You can do this via live chat for online orders or in-store with your receipt."
The Real-World Guide to the American Eagle Exchange Policy - CLOSO
Captured Jan 21, 2026
Customer Support
Captured Jan 21, 2026
πŸ“ž Local Phone
βœ“ Verified
"How To Contact Aerie? You can call its hotline at 1-888-232-4535 or send an email by filling out an online form."
Aerie Promo Codes | 35% Off January 2026 Coupons - CouponFollow
Captured Jan 21, 2026
Return Gotchas
🚫 Final Sale Items
This retailer has prominent final sale items that cannot be returned
πŸ“¦ You Pay Return Shipping
You pay for return shipping costs
🚚 Original Shipping Not Refunded
Original shipping cost is not refunded
Excluded Items
βœ“ Verified
"Online returns are $9 CAD ... shipping costs are nonrefundable. ... it can be returned for a full refund within 30 days of the purchase date, or returned for merchandise credit within 60 days."
Return, Refund and Exchange Policy | American Eagle (ae.com/ca/en/content/help/return-policy)
Try Cost Breakdown
Return Shipping
Free (Prepaid Label)
Restocking Fee
None
Original Shipping Refunded
No
Refund Method
Unknown
Return Window
30 days

Expected outcome: If you return online, expect to pay return shipping and won't get original shipping back.

Rewards Program
Captured Jan 21, 2026
None / Unknown

We haven't linked a rewards program for this retailer or none is offered.

Brands Available Here
1 brand

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Brand
Origin claims (verified)
Where to Buy
🍁 Claims
Action
Aerie
Aerie
Flag American Eagle Outfitters, Inc.
🍁 0

True North: 0/100

Aerie is a global lifestyle brand specializing in intimates, apparel, and swimwear, owned by the US-based American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. While the brand operates a dedicated Canadian e-commerce site with domestic returns and no surprise duties, specific manufacturing origins for its products are not disclosed.

No claim Verified
Claims
As of Jan 25, 2026
Matches evidence
In Canada, the brand's public identity emphasizes body-positive community and lifestyle motifs. That symbolism is higher than the provided economic baseline.
Based on publicly available information we could verify as of Jan 25, 2026.
This is a consumer guidance signal, not a legal determination.
Generic community framing
Brand Identity
Details: 90/100
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