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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.
US: Urban Outfitters Q2 hit by increased markdowns
16 August 2011
Fashion retailer Urban Outfitters saw net profit decline during the second-quarter as higher markdowns in women's apparel hit margins.
US: Speedo chooses ChannelAdvisor to boost e-commerce
13 June 2011
Speedo USA has selected global e-commerce platform provider ChannelAdvisor to expand its e-commerce channels.
US: Urban Outfitters upbeat despite Q1 profit dip
17 May 2011
Retailer Urban Outfitters recorded a 27% cut to first quarter profits, but voiced confidence in the company’s future after rises in direct-to-consumer and wholesale revenues.
US: Levi Strauss promotes Rohosy as Dockers president
17 May 2011
Levi Strauss & Co has promoted Anne Rohosy as executive vice president and president of its global Dockers brand, tasking her with all product, marketing and business operations.
US: Deckers taps Urban Outfitters’ Murray as EMEA chief
19 April 2011
Deckers Outdoor Corporation has named Stephen Murray as president of Europe, Middle East and Africa, overseeing subsidiary and distributor businesses which include the Ugg Australia, Teva, Tsubo and Simple Shoes brands.
US: Global president of Urban Outfitters resigns
15 April 2011
Lifestyle retailer Urban Outfitters has announced the resignation of Stephen Murray from his position as global president of the Urban Outfitters brand.
Retail London Conference 2011: Quote/unquote
8 April 2011
This week just-style attended the first Retail London Conference in the UK capital, where speakers addressed topics including consumption, multi-channel retail and emerging markets. Here is a collection of comments from the event.
The week ahead on just-style...
4 April 2011
Taking a look at the week ahead for the footwear and apparel industry, here is a snapshot of just-style's latest news and insights agenda.
US: Expansion costs hurt Urban Outfitters Q4
8 March 2011
Lifestyle retailer Urban Outfitters Inc has posted a 3.2% drop in fourth quarter profit as higher sales were offset by markdowns to clear seasonal stocks and international expansion costs.
UK: Asos opens its doors to other fashion retailers
1 March 2011
Online fashion retailer Asos today (1 March) opened its doors to other fashion retailers, with a new platform called Fashion Finder letting shoppers track down brands not available on its main website.
Ten retail technology highlights from NRF
13 January 2011
The retail industry's NRF 'BIG Show,' which took place in New York this week, is an annual opportunity for retailers to tap into the latest technologies for improving everything from customer analysis to mobile commerce.
US: New bids to threaten J Crew buyout?
6 January 2011
New rival bids for apparel retailer J Crew from Sears Holding and Urban Outfitters could yet scupper the group’s US$3bn private equity buyout, according to reports.
US: Urban Outfitters upgrades Island Pacific tool
22 December 2010
Lifestyle retailer Urban Outfitters is upgrading its Island Pacific merchandising software to the latest version to help it continue to grow and expand its brands internationally.
US: Higher sales lift Urban Outfitters Q3
16 November 2010
Stronger sales have contributed to a 17% hike in third quarter profit at lifestyle retailer Urban Outfitters Inc.
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