We know that Aeropostalefares well in the recession and posts impressive salesdue to its kindly priced apparel that connects with its teenaudience. But as a brand name is it really more valuable thanMacy's?Well, that's the case, according to firm Interbrand DesignForum, which put out a list of the 50 strongest retail brand names in the country. It'slist has Aeropostale at number 35, while Macy's is ranked 50th.The following top five, in descending order, aren't muchof a surprise: Walmart, Target, Best Buy, Home Depot andWalgreen's. Some names bumped from the last that made it last yearinclude Hollister, Barnes & Noble and Anthropologie.Doesanything about the list strike you as particularly odd? Or are youin agreement with Interbrand's assesment?ALSO:Go West, Aldi

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