Urban Outfitters CFO to retire

New York City Urban Outfitters said Thursday its CFO John E. Kyees will retire and will be replaced by an executive from apparel maker VF Corp.

Eric Artz, CFO of VF Contemporary Brands, will join the company effective Feb. 1, 2010.

Kyees will take the title of chief investor relations officer on Feb. 1 through his scheduled retirement date of June 30.