UPDATE 2-American Eagle sales beat as jeans back in vogue

American Eagle Outfitters Inc topped analysts' estimates for quarterly same-store sales on Wednesday, as the apparel retailer cashed in on a revival in the popularity of jeans in the United States. American Eagle has managed to stay ahead of the competition from companies such as Abercrombie & Fitch Co and Gap Inc as its stretchy and distressed jeans prove to be a hit with college students. "Finding a perfect fit in jeans is really hard, and American Eagle has nailed the fit.