<div class="at-above-post addthis_tool" data-url="https://www.retailgazette.co.uk/blog/2026/05/abercrombie-fitch-shares-jump-despite-weaker-guidance-as-middle-east-conflict-hits-sales/"></div>Abercrombie & Fitch shares jumped on Wednesday, despite the fashion retailer posting mixed first-quarter results and issuing weaker-than-expected guidance after conflict in the Middle East hit demand. The US apparel group said sales across its Europe, Middle East and Africa region fell 10 per cent during the quarter, with the slowdown driven by weaker demand...<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings above via filter on wp_trim_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings below via filter on wp_trim_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on wp_trim_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons above via filter on wp_trim_excerpt --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons below via filter on wp_trim_excerpt --><div class="at-below-post addthis_tool" data-url="https://www.retailgazette.co.uk/blog/2026/05/abercrombie-fitch-shares-jump-despite-weaker-guidance-as-middle-east-conflict-hits-sales/"></div><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on wp_trim_excerpt -->