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Urban Outfitters holiday sales increase by 10 percent

Urban Outfitters net sales for the two and eleven months increased by 10 percent and 7 percent, respectively. After the company reported positive set of results, Jefferies analyst Corey Tarlowe increased the company's share price target, from 36 dollars to 40 dollars while maintaining an Underperform rating on the stock. According to a...

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Urban Outfitters and Gymshark among retailers accused of hiring festive workers without basic rights

A new report has accused a number of UK retailers of hiring young “freelance” employees via hiring apps that leave them without basic employment rights. According to The Observer, Urban Outfitters, Gymshark and Uniqlo are understood to be among those carrying out such practices as they fill out staff in preparation for the festive season. Such...

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Urban Outfitters registers strong growth in Q3 sales and earnings

Urban Outfitters announced third quarter net income of 102.9 million dollars and earnings per diluted share of 1.10 dollars. For the nine months, net income was 282.2 million dollars and earnings per diluted share were 2.99 dollars. The company’s net sales for the quarter increased 6.3 percent to 1.36 billion dollars. “We are pleased to announce...

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Watch: From hero gnomes to stylish goats, all the festive fashion films to know for 2024

It’s that time of the year, again. Brands and retailers across the globe have begun unveiling their always highly anticipated festive campaigns. This season, trends seem to revolve around flipping the script on the stress usually associated with the season; incorporating well-known (animated) figures into the storyline; and proposing new...

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Urban Outfitters: Disappointing results lead to share price drop

Urban Outfitters Inc.'s latest quarterly financial results have sparked a negative reaction from investors, leading to a significant drop in its share price. The group, owner of popular brands Anthropologie and Free People, reported its Q2 performance last week that fell short of market expectations. Urban Outfitters Inc.'s share price fell...

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Urban Outfitters posts Q2 sales and profit growth

Urban Outfitters' net income increased to 117.5 million dollars and earnings per diluted share to 1.24 dollars for the second quarter. Net sales for the quarter increased 6.3 percent to 1.35 billion dollars with retail segment net sales increase of 3.1 percent and comparable retail segment net sales increasing 2 percent. The company’s net income...

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Urban Outfitters Q1 comparable sales up 4.6 percent

Urban Outfitters reported first quarter net income of 61.8 million dollars and earnings per diluted share of 65 cents, while adjusted net income was 65.5 million dollars and adjusted earnings per diluted share were 69 cents. Net sales for the quarter increased 7.8 percent to 1.20 billion dollars with retail segment net sales increase of 5.8...

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Anthropologie, Free People brands drive Q4 growth at Urban Outfitters

Urban Outfitters announced net income of 47.8 million dollars and earnings per diluted share of 50 cents for the fourth quarter. The company said in a release that adjusted net income reached 65.7 million dollars and adjusted earnings per diluted share were 69 cents for the quarter under review. Total net sales for the fourth quarter increased...

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Urban Outfitters sales jump, appoints president of North America

Urban Outfitters net sales for the two months ended December 31, 2023, increased 10 percent, while retail segment net sales increased 8 percent, with comparable retail segment net sales increasing 6 percent. For the eleven months ended December 31, 2023, net sales increased 8 percent, retail segment net sales increased 6 percent and comparable...

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Urban Outfitters delivers robust earnings growth

Urban Outfitters reported third quarter net income of 83 million dollars and earnings per diluted share of 88 cents. For the nine month period, net income was 239.9 million dollars and earnings per diluted share were 2.55 dollars. Total company net sales for the quarter increased 9 percent to 1.28 billion dollars, while for the nine months, net...

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Urban Outfitters reports strong growth in Q2 earnings

Urban Outfitters, Inc. reported net income of 104.1 million dollars and earnings per diluted share of 1.10 dollars for the second quarter. For the six months, net income was 156.9 million dollars and earnings per diluted share were 1.67 dollars. “We are proud to report record second quarter sales that helped drive a 72 percent increase in EPS,”...

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Urban Outfitters partners with Isko Denim

BDG, the in-house denim label by Urban Outfitters, is partnering with denim mill Isko on a 10-piece collection of workwear-inspired unisex denim pieces with finishing designs by British artist Dwayne Coleman. The BDG (By Urban Outfitters) and Isko Denim collection has been developed using more sustainable denim pieces, utilising recycled cotton...