Abercrombie & Fitch confirmed it's in preliminary discussions with several interested buyers.
"There can be no assurance these discussions will lead to a definitive agreement or that a transaction will be consummated," company officials said in a statement Wednesday.
Shares of the teen retailer jumped on Wednesday after reports surfaced of a potential takeover.
The first southwest Missouri location of EarthWise Pet, a national chain of pet supply stores, opened; Grey Oak Investments LLC relocated; and Hot Bowl by Everyday Thai LLC got its start.