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May 7, 2013
Focus On: Logistics

Urban Outfitters' store operations and visual teams are benefitting from a cutting-edge solution that provides upstream visibility with regard to store-delivery shipments and more robust tools with which to plan receiving the goods.

The application, StoreTrac from Philadelphia-based PCSTrac, is a Web-based inventory control and management application that delivers a store-level snapshot of shipments. It has been deployed across all the company's retail brands, a total of approximately 430 stores.

April 10, 2013
American Eagle Outfitters names former Guess exec as Asia Pacific head

American Eagle Outfitters said it has named Kitty Yung to the position of EVP/president of Asia Pacific, charged with supporting the chain’s global geographic and channel growth “while aligning with our strategic plan of fortifying core assets, growing North America and transforming to a global omni-channel competitor …,” said Robert Hanson, CEO.

March 13, 2013
Urban Outfitters deploys PCSTrac’s next-generation inventory management tool

PCSTrac, in partnership with Urban Outfitters, has launched the next generation of StoreTrac software,a web-based inventory control and management application for retail store operations.

January 28, 2013
American Eagle expanding into Mexico; six stores planned for 2013

American Eagle Outfitters announced plans to open a series of vertically owned and operated-stores in Mexico, with the first location set to open on February 20, 2013, in Mexico City.

January 18, 2013
Urban Outfitters, Westfield, N.J.

Urban Outfitters brings its urban style and eclectic stylings to the heart of suburbia, opening a location in the upscale and shopper-friendly town of Westfield, N.J.

January 10, 2013
Urban Outfitters reports holiday sales

Urban Outfitters Inc. said its same-stores sales for the holiday season rose 9%, including its direct-to-consumer business.

January 4, 2013
Jack Wills Outfitters continues to expand

British clothing and accessories retailer Jack Wills Outfitters is opening a new store, in New Canaan, Conn.

November 20, 2012
Urban Outfitters Q3 profit misses; to open 49 stores next year

Urban Outfitters reported that net income in the third quarter rose 17.4% to $59.5 million, compared with $50.7 million in the prior-year period but missing Wall Street estimates.

August 22, 2012
American Eagle Outfitters raises full-year outlook

American Eagle Outfitters Inc. said that its net income fell 4% in the second quarter as the retailer dealt with charges related to the closing of its children’s division, 77kids, which included 22 stores and the online business.

August 20, 2012
Urban Outfitters Q2 profit up 8%; tops Street

Urban Outfitters Inc.’s profit for the second quarter rose 8% to $61.3 million from $56.7 million in the year-ago period, helped by strong sales as its namesake stores.

August 1, 2012
American Eagle Outfitters raises Q2 earnings outlook

American Eagle Outfitters Inc. said it was raising its second quarter earnings outlook because of stronger-than-expected sales.

June 6, 2012
American Eagle Outfitters teams up with Shopkick

American Eagle Outfitters and Shopkick, the largest location-based shopping app that rewards shoppers simply for walking into stores, announced the national rollout of Shopkick to all American Eagle Outfitters and Aerie stores across the country.

May 21, 2012
American Eagle Outfitters to exit 77kids brand

American Eagle Outfitters is getting out of the children's business, announcing Friday that it is exploring a full or partial sale of 77kids, which includes 22 stores and the online business.

March 22, 2012
Urban Outfitters CFO moves over to REI

REI revealed that Urban Outfitters CFO Eric Artz has been named finance chief for the outdoor retailer, effective May 2012.

March 22, 2012
Urban Outfitters CFO stepping down

Urban Outfitters said that CFO Eric Artz is leaving the company, and will be replaced by current chief accounting officer Frank Conforti, effective April 3.

March 14, 2012
Urban shrink?

CSA editor-in-chief Marianne Wilson and I go to great lengths to report new store openings on Chainstoreage.com. We pore through convoluted retail financial statements – sometimes twice daily – to uncover news that a chain has its sights set on even a little net new store growth for the year ahead.

March 13, 2012
Urban Outfitters misses in Q4, plans 55-60 new stores in 2013

Urban Outfitters Inc. reported that profit for the fourth quarter fell to $39.3 million, from $75.2 million a year earlier.

February 9, 2012
Urban Outfitters reports record sales

Urban Outfitters reported that sales for the fourth quarter, ended Jan. 31, rose 9% to $731 million.

February 3, 2012
Urban Outfitters names CEO for namesake brand

Urban Outfitters Inc. has appointed a former executive as CEO of its namesake brand.

January 23, 2012
New CEO set to take reins of American Eagle Outfitters

As was previously announced, American Eagle Outfitters Inc. longtime chief executive James O'Donnell will step down Saturday and be replaced by former Levi's executive Robert Hanson.

January 16, 2012
Urban Outfitters selects QuantiSense for advanced retail analytics solution

Retail analytics solution provider QuantiSense said that Urban Outfitters has licensed its full suite of solutions including QuantiSense Merchandising, Direct and Store Ops.

January 13, 2012
Urban Outfitters Shocker

I have to admit it: I was shocked when I heard the news this week that Glen Senk, the widely-admired CEO of Urban Outfitters, was resigning.

January 10, 2012
CEO of Urban Outfitters resigns

Urban Outfitters announced that Glen T. Senk has resigned as CEO, effective Jan. 9.

November 30, 2011
American Eagle Outfitters Q3 profit up 59%

American Eagle Outfitters Inc. reported that its third-quarter net income increased 59%, helped by a year-ago charge.

November 14, 2011
Urban Outfitters Q3 profit falls 31%

Urban Outfitters Inc.’s third-quarter profit fell 31% amid a decline in same-store sales and as merchandise markdowns continued to weigh on margins.

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