Aug 28 (Reuters) - Abercrombie & Fitch ( ANF ) lifted

its forecast for annual sales on Wednesday, betting that new

styles at its namesake label and a strong assortment at

Hollister would draw more shoppers.

The company said it now expects net sales to rise between

12% to 13% for fiscal 2024, compared with its prior forecast of

around 10% growth. Analysts, on average, had estimated a 12%

rise in annual revenue, to $4.79 billion, according to LSEG

data.