American Eagle on Tuesday said it is writing off $75 million in spring and summer merchandise and withdrawing its full-year guidance as it contends with slow sales, steep discounting and an uncertain economy.

Shares of American Eagle Outfitters are tumbling before Wednesday's opening bell after the retailer withdrew its financial outlook for the year citing “macro uncertainty” and said it would write down $75 million in spring and summer merchandise.

American Eagle Outfitters scrapped its outlook for the year, stating that macroeconomic uncertainty has made it too difficult to predict consumer spending.