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US: Urban Outfitters Q1 profit jumps 38.4%
22 May 2013
Sales growth across all brands and channels has helped lifestyle retailer Urban Outfitters to a 38.4% hike in first quarter profit.
US: PCSTrac in software tie-up with Urban Outfitters
14 March 2013
Retailer Urban Outfitters to use the new StoreTrac software package from PCSTrac to provide a store-level snapshot of shipments.
US: Urban Outfitters more than doubles Q4 profit
12 March 2013
Retailer Urban Outfitters more than doubled its fourth quarter net profit, thanks to surges in direct-to-consumer sales and wholesale revenues.
US: Urban Outfitters Q4 sales up 17%
11 February 2013
US fashion retailer Urban Outfitters has booked a 17% increase in fourth-quarter sales on the back of new store growth and improved merchandise.
US: Urban Outfitters posts 15% rise in holiday sales
11 January 2013
US 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.
2012: A year in review - The unusual and unpredictable
14 December 2012
From toxic T-shirts to virtual fitting rooms, defamatory garments and compostable shoes, the clothing and textiles industry in 2012 was anything but dull.
2012: A year in review - Retail winners and losers
14 December 2012
Faced 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.
US: Labour violations found in LA garment factories
14 December 2012
Ten 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.
US: Shoppers out in record numbers for Black Friday weekend
26 November 2012
A record 247m shoppers visited US stores and websites over Black Friday weekend, up from 226m last year, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF).
US: Urban Outfitters posts Q3 profit after sales rise
20 November 2012
Teen fashion retailer Urban Outfitters has posted a 17% rise in third-quarter net profit thanks to improved margins and a reduction in markdowns.
JAPAN: Urban Outfitters expands Free People brand
8 October 2012
Fashion retailer Urban Outfitters has expanded into Japan through a distribution agreement with apparel firm World Co.
just-style management briefing: New outsourcing players challenge export giants
1 October 2012
The 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.
US: Haggar appoints Anzovino as VP of sourcing
14 September 2012
Men's wear manufacturer Haggar Clothing Co has appointed Tony Anzovino as vice president of sourcing as it positions itself for further growth.
US: Urban Outfitters Q2 profit up 8%
21 August 2012
Fashion 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.
US: Urban Outfitters Q1 profit falls on weaker margins
22 May 2012
Retailer 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.
US: Urban Outfitters T-shirt controversy continues
24 April 2012
A 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).
US: Urban Outfitters lands in hot water over T-shirt
20 April 2012
The 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.
US: Hot Topic appoints Kyees to board
23 March 2012
US 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.
US: Urban Outfitters appoints Conforti as CFO
22 March 2012
Teen fashion retailer Urban Outfitters Inc has promoted Frank Conforti as chief financial officer, following the resignation of Eric Artz.
US: Urban Outfitters Q4 profit slumps 48% on markdowns
13 March 2012
Fashion retailer Urban Outfitters Inc has seen its fourth quarter nearly halve after markdowns to clear slow-moving women's wear impacted margins.
US: Urban Outfitters sued in Navajo trademark suit
1 March 2012
The Navajo Native American tribe is suing clothing chain Urban Outfitters, accusing it of trademark violations for using the tribe's name on its clothing products.
US: American Apparel appoints Schiff as GMM
22 February 2012
Casualwear retailer and manufacturer American Apparel has hired former Urban Ouftitters executive Jordan Schiff as its new general merchandise manager.
US: Marlow rejoins Urban Outfitters brand as CEO
3 February 2012
Tedford Marlow, former president of the Urban Outfitters brand, is rejoining the retailer as chief executive officer.
US: Urban Outfitters opts for QuantiSense software
17 January 2012
Apparel retail group Urban Outfitters has licensed the full suite of software solutions offered by retail analytics specialist QuantiSense.
US: Hayne replaces Senk as Urban Outfitters CEO
11 January 2012
Urban Outfitters co-founder, chairman and president Richard Hayne is now also the company’s CEO following the resignation of Glen Senk on Monday (9 January).
US: Urban Outfitters Q3 profit falls on higher markdowns
15 November 2011
Retailer Urban Outfitters has seen its third-quarter profit fall 30.6% on the back of increased markdowns in its Anthropologie and Urban Outfitters stores.
US: Exec shuffle at Anthropologie and Urban Outfitters
8 November 2011
Retailer Urban Outfitters Inc has made a number of executive changes, including new leadership at its Anthropologie, Terrain and Urban Outfitters brands.
SWEDEN: Kappahl names Johan Åberg new CEO
17 October 2011
Johan Åberg has been named as the new president and chief executive officer of Nordic fashion chain KappAhl, and is set to join the company at the beginning of 2012.
US: Ex-Urban Outfitters exec to lead Patagonia e-commerce
15 September 2011
Outdoor clothing company Patagonia Inc has hired Dmitri Siegel from Urban Outfitters as the company's new vice president of global e-commerce.
Hurricane Irene to have limited impact on apparel sales
31 August 2011
Hurricane Irene hit the US at the peak of the back-to-school shopping period, causing concerns it would negatively impact the already challenged apparel sector. But industry watchers suggest it will only have had a limited effect on sales.
