While both A&F and American Eagle attempt to capture the same teenage/college student segment, they differ in their positioning and image and the corresponding merchandising and operational strategies. A&F makes a distinction between the college student and teenage markets and targets the two segments through two different outlets – the Abercrombie & Fitch stores and the Hollister stores. American Eagle, on the other hand, treats both the college students and teenagers as part of the same larger segment. Their assortments are similar, but the brand images promoted by A&F is different from that conveyed by American Eagle (see answer to Question 2 below). Their operations are different in terms of acquisitions and store names. A&F makes a distinction between its two stores on the basis of the primary target segment and prices, while American Eagle's stores distinctions are more geographical – the Bluenotes are located mainly in Canada. A&F pursues an active merchandising strategy geared to its beach-going fun image and its product line introductions, such as intimates, are an extension of this strategy. Their promotion strategies are also different, with A&F using more internal media – such as its own magazine/catalog, the A&F Quarterly – while American Eagle attempts to promote its apparel through placements in movies and TV shows.