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Published by Aroq Ltd.Fri, 24 May 2013 14:42:40 GMTFri, 24 May 2013 14:42:40 GMTjust-style.com - RSS feedjust-style.comhttp://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss20Sales growth across all brands and channels has helped lifestyle retailer Urban Outfitters to a 38.4% hike in first quarter profit.http://www.just-style.com/news/urban-outfitters-q1-profit-jumps-384_id117905.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=urban-outfitters-incWed, 22 May 2013 10:29:00 GMTRetailer Urban Outfitters to use the new StoreTrac software package from PCSTrac to provide a store-level snapshot of shipments.http://www.just-style.com/news/pcstrac-in-software-tie-up-with-urban-outfitters_id117266.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=urban-outfitters-incThu, 14 Mar 2013 09:30:00 GMTRetailer Urban Outfitters more than doubled its fourth quarter net profit, thanks to surges in direct-to-consumer sales and wholesale revenues.http://www.just-style.com/news/urban-outfitters-more-than-doubles-q4-profit_id117240.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=urban-outfitters-incTue, 12 Mar 2013 12:58:00 GMTUS fashion retailer Urban Outfitters has booked a 17% increase in fourth-quarter sales on the back of new store growth and improved merchandise.http://www.just-style.com/news/urban-outfitters-q4-sales-up-17_id116935.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=urban-outfitters-incMon, 11 Feb 2013 11:06:00 GMTUS fashion retailer Urban Outfitters has reported a 15% rise in holiday sales thanks to gains across all of its brands, along with improved inventory management.http://www.just-style.com/news/urban-outfitters-posts-15-rise-in-holiday-sales_id116623.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=urban-outfitters-incFri, 11 Jan 2013 12:57:00 GMTFrom toxic T-shirts to virtual fitting rooms, defamatory garments and compostable shoes, the clothing and textiles industry in 2012 was anything but dull.http://www.just-style.com/management-briefing/a-year-in-review-the-unusual-and-unpredictable_id116445.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=urban-outfitters-incFri, 14 Dec 2012 15:44:00 GMTFaced with continuing challenging trading conditions in 2012, retailers responded with a number of different strategies to try to grow their businesses. International expansion, new and larger format stores, revamped product lines and sustainability initiatives were the chosen route for some, while others were forced to lay off workers to cut costs.http://www.just-style.com/management-briefing/a-year-in-review-retail-winners-and-losers_id116442.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=urban-outfitters-incFri, 14 Dec 2012 14:35:00 GMTTen Los Angeles based garment contractors making clothes for retailers including Dillard's, Forever 21, Ross Stores and Urban Outfitters have been accused of serious labour violations.http://www.just-style.com/news/labour-violations-found-in-la-garment-factories_id116456.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=urban-outfitters-incFri, 14 Dec 2012 13:33:00 GMTA record 247m shoppers visited US stores and websites over Black Friday weekend, up from 226m last year, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF). http://www.just-style.com/news/shoppers-out-in-record-numbers-for-black-friday-weekend_id116248.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=urban-outfitters-incMon, 26 Nov 2012 14:55:00 GMTTeen fashion retailer Urban Outfitters has posted a 17% rise in third-quarter net profit thanks to improved margins and a reduction in markdowns.http://www.just-style.com/news/urban-outfitters-posts-q3-profit-after-sales-rise_id116183.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=urban-outfitters-incTue, 20 Nov 2012 12:52:00 GMTFashion retailer Urban Outfitters has expanded into Japan through a distribution agreement with apparel firm World Co. http://www.just-style.com/news/urban-outfitters-expands-free-people-brand_id115764.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=urban-outfitters-incMon, 08 Oct 2012 17:20:00 GMTThe BRIC countries are far from being the only emerging market suppliers for the global apparel sector - and a knot of competitors such as Bangladesh and Vietnam have long been vying for business. But there are also smaller players who are looking to grow.http://www.just-style.com/management-briefing/new-outsourcing-players-challenge-export-giants_id115700.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=urban-outfitters-incMon, 01 Oct 2012 18:00:00 GMTMen's wear manufacturer Haggar Clothing Co has appointed Tony Anzovino as vice president of sourcing as it positions itself for further growth.http://www.just-style.com/news/haggar-appoints-anzovino-as-vp-of-sourcing_id115556.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=urban-outfitters-incFri, 14 Sep 2012 11:34:00 GMTFashion retailer Urban Outfitters recorded an 8% increase in net profit in the three months to 31 July, boosted by a strong increase in direct to consumer sales.http://www.just-style.com/news/urban-outfitters-q2-profit-up-8_id115325.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=urban-outfitters-incTue, 21 Aug 2012 12:45:00 GMTRetailer Urban Outfitters Inc has posed a 12% drop in first-quarter profit after the cost of opening new stories and higher markdowns on a few women's apparel lines offset a rise in sales.http://www.just-style.com/news/urban-outfitters-q1-profit-falls-on-weaker-margins_id114446.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=urban-outfitters-incTue, 22 May 2012 11:46:00 GMTA controversial T-shirt that appeared on the Urban Outfitters' website was an early prototype and should not have been displayed, Danish clothing firm Wood Wood has told The Anti-Defamation League (ADL).http://www.just-style.com/news/urban-outfitters-t-shirt-controversy-continues_id114152.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=urban-outfitters-incTue, 24 Apr 2012 13:19:00 GMTThe Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has described a T-shirt associated with the yellow Star of David symbol, made by teen fashion retailer Urban Outfitters, as a new low.http://www.just-style.com/news/urban-outfitters-lands-in-hot-water-over-t-shirt_id114127.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=urban-outfitters-incFri, 20 Apr 2012 15:24:00 GMTUS clothing retailer Hot Topic has appointed John Kyees to its board of directors and said he will serve as a member of its audit committee.http://www.just-style.com/news/hot-topic-appoints-kyees-to-board_id113866.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=urban-outfitters-incFri, 23 Mar 2012 11:54:00 GMTTeen fashion retailer Urban Outfitters Inc has promoted Frank Conforti as chief financial officer, following the resignation of Eric Artz.http://www.just-style.com/news/urban-outfitters-appoints-conforti-as-cfo_id113845.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=urban-outfitters-incThu, 22 Mar 2012 12:00:00 GMTFashion retailer Urban Outfitters Inc has seen its fourth quarter nearly halve after markdowns to clear slow-moving women's wear impacted margins.http://www.just-style.com/news/urban-outfitters-q4-profit-slumps-48-on-markdowns_id113744.aspx?utm_source=company-feed&utm_medium=rss-feed&utm_campaign=rss-feed&utm_content=urban-outfitters-incTue, 13 Mar 2012 12:11:00 GMT