The company's e-commerce growth was a source of strength during a tough 2013, with online sales increasing by 24% in the first quarter, 11% in the second quarter and 17% in the third quarter. The company is ramping up spending to develop its omni-channel platform, which is a seamless approach to shopping at all the available channels such as brick-and-mortar stores, mobile, Internet, catalog and more. American Eagle Outfitters also plans to open up a new distribution center in Pennsylvania by mid-2014, which will allow them to ship products to U.S. consumers within two days.