Urban Outfitters, Inc.

Urban Outfitters, Inc. is a multinational lifestyle retail corporation headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Established in 1970, the company has grown to operate over 700 stores across the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and select Western European countries.

The brand targets young adults with a diverse merchandise mix that includes women's and men's fashion apparel, footwear, beauty and wellness products, accessories, activewear, housewares, and music, primarily vinyl records and cassettes. This eclectic product range reflects Urban Outfitters' commitment to offering a unique shopping experience that blends fashion, music, and home décor.

Brands under Urban Outfitters

• Anthropologie: A retailer offering clothing, jewelry, home furniture, decorations, beauty products, and gifts.
• Free People: A women's clothing and lifestyle brand known for its bohemian-inspired designs.
• BHLDN: Specializes in wedding dresses, bridesmaid dresses, bridal accessories, and wedding décor.
• Terrain: A gardening brand with standalone stores in Westport, Connecticut; Devon, Pennsylvania; and Glen Mills, Pennsylvania.

Urban Outfitters' product offerings are designed and produced by the company's wholesale division, which manages multiple private labels across these brands. This approach allows the company to maintain a cohesive brand identity while catering to a wide range of customer preferences.

Food and Beverage Expansion

The company has ventured into the food and beverage industry by acquiring the Vetri Family, a Philadelphia-based restaurant group. This includes restaurants such as Amis Trattoria, Bar Amis, and Pizzeria Vetri.

These restaurants have locations in Philadelphia, King of Prussia, Devon, Pennsylvania, and Washington, D.C.

Innovative Services

Urban Outfitters launched Nuuly, a subscription clothing rental service, and Nuuly Thrift, a resale platform for buying and selling women's, men's, and kids’ apparel and accessories from URBN labels and other brands.

Locations

• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
• King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, USA
• Devon, Pennsylvania, USA
• Glen Mills, Pennsylvania, USA
• Trenton, New Jersey, USA

Presence in the United States

As of 2023, Urban Outfitters operates over 700 stores across multiple countries.

In the San Francisco Bay Area, Urban Outfitters has a presence in Palo Alto, California, at the Stanford Shopping Center.

The company's diverse product offerings, innovative services, and expansion into various sectors underscore its dedication to providing a unique and comprehensive lifestyle experience for its customers.