Jan 8 (Reuters) - Abercrombie & Fitch on Monday raised its forecast for fourth-quarter net sales, after strong demand for its brands during the key holiday shopping period.

The Gilly Hicks parent now expects net sales to rise in the high teens percentage range, compared with its previous forecast of net sales up low double digits. (Reporting by Juveria Tabassum; Editing by Sriraj Kalluvila)