ARO Liquidation, Inc., formerly known as Aéropostale, Inc., is a New York-based specialty retailer of casual apparel and accessories for teens and young adults, operating mall-based stores across the United States, Puerto Rico, and Canada. Founded in 1987 and publicly traded on the NYSE as ARO, the company sold value-priced clothing including graphic tees, jeans, and accessories targeting the 14-to-17-year-old demographic. As of May 2016, Aéropostale employed approximately 14,500 workers, reported total assets of $354 million, and operated subsidiary brands P.S. from Aeropostale and GoJane.