URBN, the parent company of fashion brands like Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, and Free People, has become a member of the US Cotton Trust Protocol. The latest brand and retailer to join the program, the move sees URBN strengthen its commitment to responsible sourcing and cotton production. URBN’s membership with the US Cotton Trust Protocol...
Apr 10, 2025
Urban Outfitters, Inc. (URBN), parent company of Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, and Free People, opened a sprawling 600,000-square-foot fulfillment center for Nuuly, the company's women's clothing rental brand, in Raymore, Missouri. The opening marks the second fulfillment and laundry center opened to serve Nuuly, with URBN investing 60...
Feb 22, 2024
Fashion group URBN has joined the move towards artificial intelligence (AI), with plans to integrate the tech via a next-generation merchandise planning solution. The feature will be powered and operated by o9 Solutions, a provider in AI software that will partner with URBN on its digital transformation. The group, which comprises brands like...
Jul 11, 2023
Another day, another resale platform. This time it’s US fashion giant Urban Outfitters set to step up its presence in the red-hot second-hand fashion market with plans to introduce its own platform, Nuuly Thrift. Launching in the fall, the platform will offer consumers the opportunity to buy or sell women's, men's and kids' apparel and...
Aug 24, 2021
According to an announcement from the company, Nuuly will offer its subscribers the opportunity to rent from the brands included in URBN’s portfolio as well as with over 100 third-party labels such as AGOLDE, Paige Denim, Alice McCall, LoveShackFancy, and more. Additionally, subscribers will also be able to choose from a collection of...
Jul 30, 2019
American fashion and lifestyle brand Free People is set to open its first true store front in the UK later this week in London. The 7,500 square foot store on Floral Street in London will open on January 18 and was chosen for its “vibrant Covent Garden” location. The opening will mark the brand’s second permanent store in Europe joining the...
Jan 15, 2019