A&F Co. Corporate Sophomore Summit - Summer 2026

<strong>Company Description<br><br></strong><strong>Job Description<br><br></strong>The Sophomore Summit provides a unique opportunity to explore a variety of internships and full-time career paths in corporate retail at A&F Co. The <strong>three-day virtual event</strong> will bring students from across the country together to learn about our business, hear from former interns, interact with senior level leaders, and team up to complete a hands-on case study that brings our roles to life.<br><br><strong>The 2026 Sophomore Summit event will occur on Tuesday, May 26th - Thursday, May 28th.<br><br></strong><em>This is a virtual event. Deadline to apply is Friday, May 8th.<br><br></em><strong>What Will You Be Doing?<br><br></strong><ul><li>Learn about the A&F Co. and our portfolio of global brands</li><li>Explore the variety of roles within the A&F LDPs including Merchandising, Merchandise Planning, Finance, Digital and Technology, and Supply Chain</li><li>Network with former interns to learn about their summer experience and starting a career at A&F Co.</li><li>Hear about our corporate social responsibility initiatives across Inclusion & Belonging, Philanthropy, and Sustainability</li><li>Team up to complete a hands-on case study that brings the work to life</li><li>Jump start the recruiting process for a 2027 Summer Internship<br><br></li></ul><strong>What Do You Need To Bring?<br><br></strong><ul><li>Sophomore status working toward a bachelor's degree</li><li>Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA</li><li>Passion for the A&F brands</li><li>Curiosity about a career in corporate retail</li><li>Ability to thrive and collaborate in team-based settings</li><li>Proven leadership experience</li><li>Ability to adapt and work in a fast-paced environment</li><li>Desire to learn more!<br><br></li></ul><strong>To be eligible for consideration, students must also submit their unofficial transcripts and resumes, complete with cumulative GPA.<br><br></strong><strong>Our Company<br><br></strong>Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is a global, digitally led omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories catering to kids through millennials with assortments curated for their specific lifestyle needs.<br><br>The company operates a family of brands, including Abercrombie & Fitch, YPB, abercrombie kids, Hollister and Gilly Hicks, each sharing a commitment to offer products of enduring quality and exceptional comfort that support global customers on their journey to being and becoming who they are. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. operates over 750 stores under these brands across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, as well as the e-commerce sites abercrombie.com, abercrombiekids.com, and hollisterco.com.<br><br>At Abercrombie & Fitch Co., we lead with purpose and always put our people first. We’re proud to offer equitable compensation and benefits, including flexibility and competitive Paid Time Off, as well as education and engagement events, including various Associate Resource Groups, volunteer opportunities and additional time off to give back to our global communities.<br><br><strong>Additional Information<br><br></strong>Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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