Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (ANF), Aeropostale, Inc. (ARO): Which Retailer Is Winning This War?

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Urban Outfitters, Inc. (NASDAQ:URBN) has managed to hold on to the fickle fashion sense of the young for the past year, at least. The company’s three main brands — Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, and Free People — all had positive sales results. Now the company is looking to use its strength to expand its overseas locations while adding new stores in underrepresented areas. One of last things to watch for at Urban Outfitters is the growth of the direct channel.

In the first quarter, direct-to-customer sales increased by double digits in all brands, and the company is going to sink extra resources into that side of the business this year, to keep up that trend. With the combination of strong sales and strong margins, Urban Outfitters, Inc. (NASDAQ:URBN) is the clear winner of the teen-apparel war — but there’s always next quarter.

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