American Eagle hosts denim pop-up in Nashville

AE Denim Deli Credits: American Eagle Youth apparel retailer American Eagle hosted a unique pop-up concept in Nashville, the Denim Deli, as it aims to breathe fresh air into the retail experience. The pop-up, which took place from March 21 to 22, was at 12 South, a retail and dining destination. It included several in-person activations, during which the brand engaged directly with its consumers. AE Denim Deli in Nashville Credits: American Eagle The pop-up event included free sandwiches from local cafe Mitchell’s Deli, live music by rising country singer Abby Anderson, a customization station for denim totes and a sweepstakes for customers to win free prizes from the brand. “We started dreaming up what a different version of a denim pop-up could look like and where we could go,” said Craig Brommers, CMO of American Eagle, to Glossy. “Nashville felt like the right fit. It’s a cultural hub where music, fashion, and energy collide.” AE Denim Deli pop-up in Nashville Credits: American Eagle The latest event in AE’s ongoing experiential retail concepts, a proven strategy that has managed to create real-world connections with young Gen Zers, at AE’s Austin event last April, 1,500 attendees showed up, with 1,200 enjoying coffee, tea, and baked goods. AE Denim Deli in Nashville Credits: American Eagle

Mar 25, 2025 - 16:49
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American Eagle hosts denim pop-up in Nashville
AE Denim Deli
AE Denim Deli Credits: American Eagle

Youth apparel retailer American Eagle hosted a unique pop-up concept in Nashville, the Denim Deli, as it aims to breathe fresh air into the retail experience.

The pop-up, which took place from March 21 to 22, was at 12 South, a retail and dining destination. It included several in-person activations, during which the brand engaged directly with its consumers.

AE Denim Deli in Nashville
AE Denim Deli in Nashville Credits: American Eagle

The pop-up event included free sandwiches from local cafe Mitchell’s Deli, live music by rising country singer Abby Anderson, a customization station for denim totes and a sweepstakes for customers to win free prizes from the brand.

“We started dreaming up what a different version of a denim pop-up could look like and where we could go,” said Craig Brommers, CMO of American Eagle, to Glossy. “Nashville felt like the right fit. It’s a cultural hub where music, fashion, and energy collide.”

AE Denim Deli pop-up in Nashville
AE Denim Deli pop-up in Nashville Credits: American Eagle

The latest event in AE’s ongoing experiential retail concepts, a proven strategy that has managed to create real-world connections with young Gen Zers, at AE’s Austin event last April, 1,500 attendees showed up, with 1,200 enjoying coffee, tea, and baked goods.

AE Denim Deli in Nashville
AE Denim Deli in Nashville Credits: American Eagle