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Urban Outfitters

Urban Outfitters was founded in 1970 in Philadelphia as a lifestyle retailer targeting young adults. Owned by URBN, the brand offers fashion, accessories, homeware and beauty across its own label and third-party lines. Known for its trend-led and nostalgic aesthetic, Urban Outfitters operates more than 260 stores globally, including in the UK, US and Europe. Its parent company also owns Anthropologie and Free People. The retailer has expanded through digital innovation, exclusive collections and music, art and fashion partnerships.

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Urban Outfitters readies Lakeside store

Fashion and lifestyle retailer Urban Outfitters will open a store in Lakeside Shopping Centre this summer. 

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Urban Outfitters under fire for use of gig economy app in UK

Urban Outfitters is reported to be under fire for its use of the Temper app for "flex work and gig jobs" to hire staff following concerns about app user employees earning below minimum wage.

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Urban Outfitters opens in Manchester Trafford

Urban Outfitters has opened its second Manchester store in the city's Trafford shopping centre.

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Urban Outfitters to open in Newcastle's Metro Centre

URBN flagship brand Urban Outfitters has signed an 8,000 sq ft store in the Red Mall of Newcastle's Metrocentre shopping complex.

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Urbn reports record revenue

Urbn, the owner of Urban Outfitters, Free People and Anthropologie, has reported record net income for the three months ended 31 October, rising to $102.9m (£80.82m).

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Urban Outfitters reports record revenues

URBN, owner of Urban Outfitters, Free People and Anthropologie, reported a record $1.28bn (£1.02bn) in sales for the three months to 31 October, but sales fell at its namesake brand.

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