JAY L. SCHOTTENSTEIN
CHAIRMAN
Chairman
516.829.2400
Jay Schottenstein is Chairman of SB360 Capital Partners, LLC. He has been a valuable and insightful leader for more than four decades.
Mr. Schottenstein’s extensive experience in the retail industry has helped SB360 to grow into a leading resource for companies seeking effective retail, wholesale, and manufacturing strategies. Mr. Schottenstein’s deep knowledge of operations, apparel retail, real estate, brand building, and team management has propelled SB360 to the forefront of the asset value maximization industry. Under his leadership, SB360 continues to provide innovative solutions for complex business challenges across national retail and wholesale operations, internationally recognized consumer brands, and more.
Like his late father, Jerome, Mr. Schottenstein is a successful businessman and philanthropist. A respected leader in the industry, Mr. Schottenstein has more than 40 years of experience leading well-known retail brands, including American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE:AEO), Designer Brands, Inc. (NYSE:DBI), and Schottenstein Stores Corporation, doing business as American Signature Furniture and Value City Furniture. Mr. Schottenstein is currently Executive Chairman and CEO of American Eagle Outfitters, Inc., Chairman of Schottenstein Stores Corporation, Chairman of American Signature Inc., and Executive Chairman of Designer Brands, Inc., among others. He is also Chairman of Schottenstein Property Group and sits on the board of Albertsons Companies.
Throughout his career, Mr. Schottenstein has been recognized by civic and cultural institutions for his philanthropic giving. He and his wife Jeanie founded the Jay and Jeanie Schottenstein Foundation, which grants funding to organizations in their hometown of Columbus, Ohio, and around the world. Through the Foundation, the Schottensteins are generous supporters of the Columbus Museum of Art, the United Way of Central Ohio, Ohio State University, Community Shelter Board, and many other local, national, and international organizations. He remains invested in the community and sits on the board of directors at the Columbus Partnership and the Columbus Development Corporation.
Jay Schottenstein graduated from Indiana University Bloomington with a bachelor’s degree from the Kelley School of Business.
AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS LAUNCHES AE77
09.22.21 NEW YORK — (BUSINESS WIRE) — American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. (NYSE: AEO) today announced the launch of AE77, a new premium denim brand for men and women inspired by the convergence of artistic vision and a planet-first mindset. The brand will debut with its first store in New York City’s SoHo neighborhood designed by Stefan Beckman Studio, with an e-commerce site to follow on October 15th and a second store by year end.
“AE77 is an exciting new opportunity for AEO Inc., which leverages our leadership in jeans, capitalizes on our strong innovation in style, fit, and fabrications, and incorporates our best sustainability practices,” said Jay Schottenstein, AEO Inc.’s Executive Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer. “I believe AE77 is a great addition to our portfolio of brands as we seek to inspire new customers and expand our offerings.”
ABG PARTNERS WITH JAY SCHOTTENSTEIN TO PREVAIL AT THE THOMASVILLE AND BROYHILL AUCTION
NEW YORK, New York – Authentic Brands Group (ABG), a global brand owner, marketing, and entertainment company, today announced that it has joined with Jay Schottenstein to emerge as the successful bidder to purchase the intellectual property of Heritage Home Group LLC in an auction conducted under Section 363 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. Through a newly-formed company, ABG and entities controlled by Jay Schottenstein will partner to purchase proprietary brands including Thomasville, Broyhill, Drexel and Henredon, with ABG taking the majority stake.