Designers, corporations team for unique looks Sep 21, 2009
Everywhere you look, there are brand-on-brand marriages: Urban Outfitters has a good half-dozen currently in stores, with Charlotte Ronson, Sonic Youth's Kim Gordon and teen fashion blogger Jane Aldridge taking part; hipster favorite Band of Outsiders has been making shoes with Sperry and Manolo Blahnik; and Target has achieved the rare trifecta - Anna Sui for Target inspired by "Gossip Girl." ... Everywhere you look, there are brand-on-brand marriages: Urban Outfitters has a good half-dozen... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Can you be both a mom and fashionable? Sep 12, 2009
So when I found myself in the vicinity of an Urban Outfitters, I went inside, my 10-month-old in tow. And because my little bugger can t resist a concrete floor that doubles as an obstacle course, I set him down to crawl - trailing him closely, don t worry - so I d avoid the piercing wail that would have otherwise ensued. (Boston Globe)
Online fashionistas Sep 10, 2009
com) who has just designed a line of shoes for fashion store Urban Outfitters. Closer to home, Joyce Wong (kinkybluefairy. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Women's Business Clothing - Fall F... Sep 8, 2009
by Eugenia Kim Cloche Hat at Urban Outfitters. Leopard print gloves at Forzieri. (Suite101.com)
Cold-weather suede Sep 1, 2009
Kimchi Blue floral blouse, $48 at Urban Outfitters, Converse One Star boot-cut denim jeans, $33 at Target, and Gianni Bini "Emma" suede heels, $89 at Dillard's. . (AZCentral -- Style)
Investing: Handicapping the Caps Sep 1, 2009
In retail, the same approach would cause investors to sell a more familiar, safe bet like Wal-Mart () and buy a smaller, more volatile stock like Urban Outfitters (), he says. Page. (BusinessWeek)
Formal black Sep 1, 2009
"Starburst" sheath knit dress, $132 at Banana Republic, Wear-and-Tear gray suede necklace, $48, and oversize crystal necklace, $68, both at Urban Outfitters, and Enigma heels, $68 at Divaz Boutique. . (AZCentral -- Style)
Arrested Development's David Cross Aug 31, 2009
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Quality kept away the doldrums at movie theaters this summer Aug 30, 2009
And the gimmicky (500) Days of Summer used a catchy ad campaign to entice Urban Outfitters and American Apparel shoppers to go to a movie instead of downloading it. More than $20 million for a pseudo-independent comedy is nothing to sneeze at. (Boston Globe)
US sales to the rescueof Palestine's kufiyeh Aug 28, 2009
When American clothing chain Urban Outfitters started selling them, it was accused of sympathizing with terrorism ... Colborne believes that the Urban Outfitters controversy may have done the kufiyeh a favor. (Asia Times Online)
80s style returns, with brands that live on Aug 21, 2009
You can still get it today, this time sold as Jordache Vintage, available at Urban Outfitters. Jordache has a couple of different faces at different retail outposts, explains Liz Berlinger, Jordache Enterprises president (and a veteran of the brand for 30 years). (Vincennes Sun Commercial, IN)
Getting a job in retail is proving a hard sell Aug 18, 2009
Cristina Mariaca, 30, who graduated from Wharton's MBA program in May, is wrapping up a three-week project for teen retailer Urban Outfitters Inc. that analyzes total annual compensation costs, including perks like plane travel, for chief executives of 25 of the retailer's peers. The study, which Mariaca was paid for, was commissioned for the company's board meeting and will be used to help set compensation levels for its executives for the following year. (MSNBC -- Business)
Stocks Rally On Housing, Fed News Aug 14, 2009
Earnings Thursday: AmBev (), Autodesk (), DeVry (), Kohl's (), Nordstrom (), Royal Gold (), Urban Outfitters () and Wal-Mart (). Data on weekly jobless claims, retail sales, and import and export prices will be out Thursday. (Investors Business Daily)
Stocks End Higher as Bulls Wave Off Aug 14, 2009
Urban Outfitters (URBN) reported a 14% decline in net income but the retailers EPS of 29 cents a share topped estimates. The companys second-quarter sales rose by a better-than-expected 1% to $459 million even as its same-store sales tumbled 3. (Fox News)
What’s old is new: places to find vintage clothing Aug 13, 2009
Urban Outfitters has surpassed its original purpose as a clothing store. It s now selling the hipster lifestyle in one convenient, moderately overpriced location. (Boston Globe)
Analyst Picks and Pans: CBS, Crocs, Urban Outfitters Aug 8, 2009
Urban Outfitters reported second-quarter sales slightly better than expected and an analyst upgraded the stock ... Urban Outfitters shares rose 6. (BusinessWeek)
Crowds visit Somerville's Union Square for Rock & Roll Yard Sale Aug 6, 2009
He said Urban Outfitters even sells record players now. A lot of people, [particularly] this generation, their parents had vinyl and they discovered it through them, Chris said. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Wolf in chic clothing Jul 30, 2009
Retailers from Wal-Mart to Urban Outfitters have ordered the shirts, and soon those legendary wolves will be showing up on products such as posters, watches, and even adult footed pajamas. It s the wolves world, we just live in it. (Boston Globe)
These five well-known men are workin' it in white Jul 30, 2009
By Arienne Thompson, USA TODAY Men usually leave it to the ladies to experiment with color. However, several male stars are shaking things up by throwing white into their color palettes. (USA Today -- Life)
Buffalo Exchange Jul 28, 2009
Butter Toast: This Phoenix resale shop looks like it could occupy a little corner of Urban Outfitters, if, of course, Urban were a cool independent store rather than a mega-chain. The local owners alter vintage pieces to make them modern. (AZCentral -- Style)
Entrepreneur refashions T-shirt business Jul 24, 2009
It has both independent specialty retailers like the National Park Service, and larger retailers like Hot Topic, Urban Outfitters, Kohl's, Target and PetSmart. The company also works with wholesale accounts such as Disney, Ralph Lauren and Calvin Klein. (AZCentral -- Business)
Must-Have Leggings for Under $100! Jul 23, 2009
Recast in black and white, these leggings from Urban Outfitters have a sweet, antique air and add a feminine angle to even the simplest look come Fall's first chill. Whyred Lora Lace Leggings, $63. (Teen Vogue)
CIT Tremors Force Sleeping-Bag Maker to Seek Cover as Financing Tightens Jul 23, 2009
Urban Outfitters, which sells clothing and housewares, is also in talks with Wells Fargo about taking over short-term financing, Chief Financial Officer said in an interview last week. The Philadelphia-based retailer also has the cash to pay vendors directly if needed, he said. (Bloomberg)
His designs are getting their time in the sun Jul 23, 2009
In the past year alone, Girard s work has shown up on new products sold by Urban Outfitters, Chronicle Books, and Flor carpet tiles ... More recently, Urban Outfitters introduced a line of textiles with Girard s designs, and the modular carpet company Flor introduced carpet tiles that feature Girard s designs, including his iconic suns. (Boston Globe)
Tillys, Teavana added at Cherry Hill Mall Jul 21, 2009
Urban Outfitters, Swarovski, and Nordstrom have also recently opened locations at the mall, which is owned and managed by Philadelphia-based (NYSE:PEI). Reader Comments. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Merkle signs Urban Outfitters as a client Jul 21, 2009
The Columbia firm will create a database and software application that will allow the retail company to analyze information about customers who shop at Urban Outfitters, Free People and Anthropologie. All three chains are part of Philadelphia-based Urban Outfitters (NASDAQ: URBN) umbrella, which operates 275 stores. (Baltimore Business Journal, MD)
Summer scarf warms up cool look Jul 20, 2009
They're available most everywhere: Hb Monaco, Urban Outfitters and street vendors, on the low end, as well as from upscale designers such as John Varvatos, Dolce na and Giorgio Armani. Scarves have been around since man learned to weave, but the latest trend hit critical mass last summer with the young, trendy crowd that favored the kaffiyeh-inspired look. (San Francisco Chronicle)
On universal health Jul 19, 2009
Sealing floors for retailers opening new Old Navy or Urban Outfitters stores was a good business until the retailers stopped opening new stores. Now, the jobs are mainly repairing the floors of warehouses and manufacturing facilities. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Urban Outfitters Will Consider Lending to Its Vendors Should CIT Collapse Jul 18, 2009
Urban Outfitters Says It May Mull Lending to Vendors (Update1) - Bloomberg ... Urban Outfitters Says It May Mull Lending to Vendors (Update1) ... About 7 percent of Urban Outfitters vendor base gets short-term financing from CIT, according to the chains chief financial officer. (Bloomberg)
6 new restaurants join CityScape project Jul 17, 2009
That includes restaurateur Sam Fox, who plans to create a Beverly Hills-style chop house, grocery store AJ's Fine Foods, CVS/Pharmacy, Urban Outfitters and Gold's Gym. Mayor Phil Gordon praised the project. (AZCentral -- Business)
CityScape tower marks major milestone Jul 17, 2009
Previously announced tenants also include: Fox Restaurant Concepts, Gold s Gym, CVS, Squires, Sanders and Dempsey, Fidelity National Title, Ballard, Spahr, Andrews and Ingersoll, Urban Outfitters, RED Development, Jennings, Strouss and Salmon, Kimpton Palomar Hotel. The project also will include residential space. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Get the Look Jul 15, 2009
With its splatter paint print, this suit from Urban Outfitters is a fashion-forward remix of a retro pattern ... This Marilyn-style one-piece from Urban Outfitters looks great on any body type. (Teen Vogue)
Downtown at the Gardens is latest mall to flop Jul 8, 2009
PALM BEACH GARDENS With its chic fa;ade and glamorous tenants such as Whole Foods Market, Yard House and Urban Outfitters, Downtown at the Gardens promised to provide Palm Beach Gardens' answer to CityPlace. Taylor Jones/The Post. (The Palm Beach Post)
Baird analyst expands retail coverage Jul 7, 2009
Maschmeyer has initiated coverage on the following: Coach, Inc. (COH, Outperform); The Gap Inc. (GPS, Neutral); J.C. Penney Company Inc. (JCP, Neutral); Nordstrom Inc. (JWN, Outperform); and Urban Outfitters Inc. (URBN, Outperform). These companies are in addition to Maschmeyer s coverage of Kohl s Corp.; Regis Corp.; Sally Beauty Holdings Inc.; and Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance Inc.. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Baynote and Responsys Partner to Seamlessly Create Crowd-Powered Email Recommendations Jun 17, 2009
Baynote serves recommendations each month to over 4 billion visitors of its e-commerce, media, and enterprise customers, including Expedia, Intuit, Motorola, NASA, Symantec, TurboTax, The Knot, Urban Outfitters, US Appliance, and VMWare. For more information, please visit. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Plimsolls step it up for summer Jun 1, 2009
A final option comes from the L.A. brand Generic Man, which has partnered with Urban Outfitters to offer the most essential plimsoll I've seen ... -- Find it at Urban Outfitters, various Bay Area locations. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Police log: Week of May 21 May 22, 2009
May 14, 1:49 p.m.: Chloe McDonald, 17, of 3 Benjamin St., Lexington, was arrested at the Urban Outfitters on JFK Street and charged with shoplifting by concealing merchandise. May 14, 2:09 p.m.: Tianna Hill, 20, of 115 Cornell St., Roslindale, was arrested at the CambridgeSide Galleria and charged with shoplifting by concealing merchandise. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Re-Enhabit makes move in Portsmouth May 22, 2009
A research and development executive from Urban Outfitters came in and bought a lot of furniture and accessories. It was all for an Urban Outfitters store. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Financial, retail stocks lure bargain hunters May 15, 2009
Retailers Kohl s Corp. and Urban Outfitters Inc. rose after Kohl s and Urban Outfitters reported earnings that beat forecasts ... 51, and Urban Outfitters advanced 83 cents, or 4. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
JSE closes up May 15, 2009
Last Updated: 06:19pm 14 May 2009. 7 19 SPONSORED LINKS. (iAfrica.com)
US stocks up on bargain hunting May 15, 2009
Urban Outfitters Inc. rose 21 cents to $19. 51 after posting results that beat forecasts. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Indexes Fall Hard; Leaders Wounded Too May 15, 2009
Earnings for Thursday will include Kohls (), Nordstrom (), Sina (), Sony (), Urban Outfitters () and Wal-Mart (). 4:15 p.m. Update: Indexes Tumble In Mixed Trade. (Investors Business Daily)
We've Got Selena! May 11, 2009
"She has helped me through some really hard times. And," she adds, "the thing I can't stand about that girl is that she doesn't even need to dress up and she still looks pretty." Selena genuinely admires both of her friends' "cool, fun fashion" choices; she herself tends to be a bit more staid, opting for "a plain, tucked-in shirt with jeans or a high-waisted skirt," from Banana Republic, Forever 21, or Urban Outfitters. And she also seems inspired by their musical careers. (Teen Vogue)
Hot looks for less May 9, 2009
99 (originally $20) at Urban Outfitters. 5. (AZCentral -- Style)
Urban Outfitters stock slips as sales dip May 8, 2009
The company owns 143 Urban Outfitters stores, 123 Anthropologie locations and 32 Free People sites. Reader Comments. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Urban Outfitters Reports Q1 Sales May 7, 2009
Press Release Source: Urban Outfitters, Inc. ... PHILADELPHIA, May 7, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Urban Outfitters, Inc. (NasdaqGS: - ), a leading lifestyle specialty retail company operating under the Anthropologie, Free People, Terrain and Urban Outfitters brands, today announced sales for the three months ended April 30, 2009 ... Comparable store sales at Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie and Free People decreased 6%, 13% and 23%, respectively, for a combined decrease of 9. (Primezone Releases)
Vinyl records in a comeback groove May 4, 2009
Crosley Radio, for example, specializes in retro-styled record players sold in stores such as Target, Macy's and Urban Outfitters. Its basic model retails for less than $80; for a little more, there's a version with a USB port so the music can be downloaded to a computer. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Insider Information You Can't Afford to Ignore May 3, 2009
It could change everything -- especially the value of your portfolio. By Austin Edwards and Matthew Argersinger. (MSNBC -- Business)
Create an Eden with bold decor Apr 19, 2009
At Urban Outfitters, find a leafy canopy imprinted on canvas. A group of them placed on a bedroom ceiling would serve as a gently invigorating eye-opener in the morning. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Wells Fargo nixes CityScape-Wachovia anchor deal Apr 15, 2009
The downtown development has inked a number of office and retail tenants including Jennings Strouss & Salmon and Squire Sanders & Dempsey law firms, a CVS Pharmacy, Urban Outfitters, Fox Restaurant Concepts and Gold s Gym, according to RED.. Reader Comments. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Get caught up in the feet of the moment in these shoes Apr 9, 2009
By Arienne Thompson, USA TODAY Step up your style game this spring with an of-the-moment pair of shoes. Harper's Bazaar accessories director Ana Maria Pimentel tiptoes through the sartorial tulips with USA TODAY for a look at this season's best trends. (USA Today -- Life)
Nashville works to liven The Gulch Apr 7, 2009
Urban Outfitters, the trendy apparel store chain, opened its first Tennessee store in the Gulch. Yet the recession has slowed momentum. (USA Today -- News)
Spring Fashion trends highlight fringe, bib necklaces Apr 3, 2009
Leather-fringed sandals in black and chestnut brown are being sold by the dozen at popular stores like Urban Outfitters, and oversized suede-fringed satchels were seen adding a breezy edge to several outfits on spring runways. English designer Alexander McQueen followed the fringe trend, and while his spring accessories were a collaboration of diverse inspirations and themes, the most memorable piece in his collection was his heavily fringed Wish hobo, the perfect purse to try and replicate this... (The Loyola Greyhound, MD)
More quirks than risks in 'Adventureland' Apr 3, 2009
"Adventureland" is harmless enough, but "indie comedy" sounds like something better seen at Urban Outfitters than at a movie theater. Wesley Morris can be reached at. (Boston Globe)
Young artists shine at fashion event Apr 2, 2009
Also H&M and Urban Outfitters. Who are some of the most stylish celebrities, in your opinion. (Boston Globe)
Johnny Cupcakes serves up advice, stories at Suffolk Apr 2, 2009
Unlike many business owners who attempt to market their product to as many people as possible, Earle has been approached by stores such as Nordstrom and Urban Outfitters, but he has ripped up the orders every time. Earle prides himself on creating an item that cannot be found in local department stores. (The Suffolk Journal, MA)
12 Rounds Review Mar 27, 2009
His Miles Jackson doesn't seem particularly scary; with his messy hair, wispy beard and rumpled Urban Outfitters style, he seems more like a coffeehouse folk singer having a bad set than a criminal genius on the loose. Ashley Scott is a function in this story more than a character, while plays the staple hard-ass Fed who only makes the hero's mission that much more difficult. (IGN FilmForce)
Sweet uprising: Johnny Cupcake designer discusses the basics of business with a sugary kick Mar 25, 2009
" Earles said, before launching into a story about one of the store's Halloween parties. Later tangents included a discussion of his ex-girlfriend's infidelities and a run-in with "street thugs" outside his Boston store. Innovative, hilarious and easily distracted, the self-proclaimed "Willy Wonka of T-shirts" is known for his avoidance of advertisement and outside venture capital. He has turned down offers from stores like Urban Outfitters, Nordstroms and Macy's, relying totally on customer... (Daily Orange, NY)
Stars in Wellington Mar 23, 2009
MS Cure Fund founder Susan Strachan, Co-chair Kim Kolloff, Urban Outfitters CEO Glen Senk, Wellington Equestrian partner Jennifer Smith ... Anthropologie's Keith Johnson and Urban Outfitters CEO Glen Senk. (The Palm Beach Post)
Surreal Deal Mar 22, 2009
$8 at Urban Outfitters, 11 JFK Street, Cambridge, 617-864-0070, and other locations ... $24 at Urban Outfitters. (Boston Globe)
Whole lotta 'Che' going on Mar 20, 2009
The Music Hall in Portsmouth, N.H., dedicates an entire weekend to the revolutionary soldier whose face is often seen on Urban Outfitters T-shirts worn by college students. The film "Che," which tells the story of Che Guevara in two parts, was directed by Steven Soderbergh and stars Benicio Del Toro. (Boston Globe)
Wellesley's Babson College students hear T-shirt entrepreneur's story Mar 19, 2009
Big-name stores such as Urban Outfitters, Nordstrom s and Barney s wanted to sell his shirts. He ultimately turned them down to focus on his brand and continue making one-of-a-kind products. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Can Alex Bogusky Help Microsoft Beat Apple? Mar 17, 2009
" Note to Microsoft: Save $500,000,000 of marketing money by NOT getting into some advertising dispute with Apple (sooooooo unnecessary) and invest it in the product development department. November 19, 2008 at 8:46pm by As an apple owner and user, i can comment on the reality of the platform. Safari has issues playing imbedded video, the iLife/iWork are buggier than horse dung! i had to watch my child cry as they witnessed their 1/2 hour of typing crash (and burn) with no chance of recovery... (FastCompany)
Huaraches have a new look Mar 14, 2009
Urban Outfitters and Target are doing relatively traditional versions, open-toed and flat, but giving them a modern twist with color -- playful rainbow straps on the Target version and solid purple and green on the Urban Outfitters shoe. For a '70s spin, check out the Bella from Banana Republic and the Delanco from Jessica Simpson. (AZCentral -- Style)
CVS Pharmacy to anchor development in uptown Normal Mar 14, 2009
Some of the retailers in those buildings include Urban Outfitters, Rosatis Pizza and Cold Stone Creamery. I think this is going to be great, said Mary Strack, owner of nearby Jimmy Johns. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
