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URBN Opens $60 Million Fulfillment Center In Missouri For Rental Brand Nuuly

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

RAYMORE, Mo., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Urban Outfitters, Inc., the leading lifestyle products and services company whose portfolio includes Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie and Free People, commenced operations today at its new 600,000-square-foot fulfillment center for Nuuly, the company's women's clothing rental brand, in Raymore, Missouri.

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  • We're proud to see URBN beginning operations in Raymore and look forward to the lasting, positive impact it will provide for Missourians."
  • "Opening our second U.S. fulfillment center will allow us to grow well into the future."
  • The new facility is a cutting-edge fulfillment center with full laundering and clothing alteration capabilities that will enable Nuuly to optimize its service across the country.
  • "URBN's strategic choice to open its new facility in Missouri further underscores the state's unparalleled advantages," said Subash Alias, CEO of Missouri Partnership.

Maryland Organizations Inspire Inclusivity and Economic Development Through Awards, Programming, and More

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Friday, January 19, 2024

BALTIMORE, Jan. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Maryland Marketing Partnership, which helps drive Maryland's branding and marketing efforts to attract businesses, create jobs, and grow the state's economy, today shared a summary of the latest news from companies and organizations that are part of the partnership.

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  • "We celebrate the continued achievements of our Maryland businesses, helping us to drive economic development, grow jobs, attract and retain talented workers, and contribute to an outstanding climate for business in our state."
  • His commitment to maintaining an inclusive workplace where associates are supported and inspired continues to grow a thriving workplace environment.
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    TEDCO , Maryland's economic engine for technology companies, continues to invest in Maryland technology startups including PediaMetrix, Rendr, VirgilHR, and more.
  • As a proactive driver of economic development in the Baltimore region, Tradepoint Atlantic is dedicated to making successful strides toward a more inclusive and thriving business community.

URBN Reports Record Holiday Sales and Personnel Update

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Monday, January 8, 2024

The increase in Retail segment comparable net sales was driven by high single-digit positive growth in digital channel sales and low single-digit positive growth in retail store sales.

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  • The increase in Retail segment comparable net sales was driven by high single-digit positive growth in digital channel sales and low single-digit positive growth in retail store sales.
  • Wholesale segment net sales increased 15% driven by an increase in Free People wholesale sales primarily due to increases in sales to department stores and specialty accounts, partially offset by a decrease in Urban Outfitters wholesale sales.
  • The increase in Retail segment comparable net sales was driven by high single-digit positive growth in digital channel sales and mid single-digit positive growth in retail store sales.
  • Wholesale segment net sales decreased 4%, driven by a decrease in Free People wholesale sales primarily due to a decrease in sales to department stores.

New Brands Headed to Southlake Town Square

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023

More up-and-coming brands are headed to Southlake Town Square, opening new front doors in the premier lifestyle destination, bringing what is already popular online directly into the hands of shoppers.

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  • More up-and-coming brands are headed to Southlake Town Square, opening new front doors in the premier lifestyle destination, bringing what is already popular online directly into the hands of shoppers.
  • The most successful up-and-coming brands are thoughtfully selecting Southlake Town Square for their newest stores,” Kasal said.
  • FOUNT will open its first Texas location at 416 Grand Avenue West near COACH, in a 2,281-square-foot space in Southlake Town Square.
  • Southlake Town Square also looks forward to openings this fall for previously announced retailers Tecovas and Faherty.

o9 Solutions Supports URBN’s Digital Transformation With Next-Generation Merchandise Planning Capabilities

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Monday, July 10, 2023

o9 Solutions , a leading enterprise AI software platform provider for transforming planning and decision-making, today announced that URBN , a portfolio of global consumer brands comprised of Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, Free People, FP Movement, Anthropologie Weddings, Terrain, Menus & Venues and Nuuly, is partnering with o9 on its digital transformation journey with the selection of a next-generation merchandise planning solution.

Key Points: 
  • o9 Solutions , a leading enterprise AI software platform provider for transforming planning and decision-making, today announced that URBN , a portfolio of global consumer brands comprised of Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, Free People, FP Movement, Anthropologie Weddings, Terrain, Menus & Venues and Nuuly, is partnering with o9 on its digital transformation journey with the selection of a next-generation merchandise planning solution.
  • URBN will deploy o9’s AI-powered Merchandise Financial Planning , Assortment Planning , Demand Planning , Allocation and Replenishment capabilities to optimize decision-making and profitability by quickly adapting to trends, seasonality, stock positions, promotions and the unique demand drivers of the brands in its portfolio.
  • It’s clear that o9 is a solution leader in fashion apparel planning.
  • We look forward to supporting URBN’s mission to transform its merchandising strategy with our highly scalable and proven AI-powered merchandising solution.”

Jebbit Launches AI-Powered Interactive Digital Experiences

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023

The innovative features allow marketers to build Jebbit experiences - personalized interactive quizzes, trivia and surveys - in seconds, then translate them into multiple languages with the click of a button, enabling brands to quickly scale globally.

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  • The innovative features allow marketers to build Jebbit experiences - personalized interactive quizzes, trivia and surveys - in seconds, then translate them into multiple languages with the click of a button, enabling brands to quickly scale globally.
  • “Jebbit empowers brands to create meaningful connections with their customers and deliver personalized digital experiences that collect data willingly and intentionally shared by a consumer (zero-party data),” stated Tom Coburn, co-founder and CEO of Jebbit.
  • Jebbit’s new AI-powered experiences strategically balance intelligent technology with human judgment to edit, analyze and personalize data in a way that improves online experiences, while improving speed-to-market.
  • “At Free People, we're committed to delivering personalized and engaging experiences for our customers around the globe,” said Erin Malone, Director, Digital Marketing & Analytics at Free People.

The Dallas Opera Announces 2023/2024 Season featuring World Premiere of The Diving Bell and the Butterfly

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Thursday, March 16, 2023

DALLAS, March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Dallas Opera's 2023/2024 Season was announced today by Ian Derrer, The Kern Wildenthal General Director, and Emmanuel Villaume, The Mrs. Eugene McDermott Music Director.

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  • The Dallas Opera kicks off the 2023/2024 Mainstage Season with Puccini's high drama Tosca featuring "Honey-tone tenor" (The New York Times) Joseph Calleja in his highly anticipated Dallas Opera debut.
  • The world premiere Dallas Opera production of The Diving Bell and the Butterfly takes to the Winspear Opera House stage with a powerhouse cast led by Grammy Award-winner Lucas Meachem as Jean-Dominique Bauby.
  • Opera legend Donnie Ray Albert returns to The Dallas Opera as Lord Capulet in this new-to-Dallas co-production with Houston Grand Opera and The Atlanta Opera.
  • Peak Principal Guest Conductor, leads The Dallas Opera Orchestra and Chorus, and Romain Gilbert directs, in his Dallas Opera debut.

NexTrex® Creates Sustainable Solutions for Your Favorite Brands

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Thursday, November 10, 2022

From the safety of home, we had everything from toilet paper to hiking gear to garden seeds shipped to us.

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  • From the safety of home, we had everything from toilet paper to hiking gear to garden seeds shipped to us.
  • The resulting glut of shipping materials provided environmental concerns to both consumers and the companies generating packaging waste.
  • Especially worrisome was single-use plastics, given that less than 14% of the 86 million tons of plastic packaging was being recycled.
  • Some of your favorite brands saw an opportunity to do something better for the earth by recycling these types of plastics.

Southlake Town Square Has Lots in Store for 2023

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022

gorjanas new home in Southlake Town Square will be in the space formerly dedicated to Kendra Scott, which has relocated to a larger space within Southlake Town Square.

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  • gorjanas new home in Southlake Town Square will be in the space formerly dedicated to Kendra Scott, which has relocated to a larger space within Southlake Town Square.
  • Postino, the eclectic and funky wine caf originally from Phoenix, will open its first Tarrant County location in Southlake Town Square.
  • Southlake Town Square celebrated several exciting new openings in 2022 that will continue enhancing the centers one-of-a-kind lifestyle mix.
  • Nike is also opening in Southlake Town Square to offer a brand experience directly to the Southlake customer.

Dame Announces Launch of ‘Dip’, Supported By Series A Funding

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Dame has doubled its wholesale business each year for the past two years, with 20% of consumers hearing about the brand through its retail partners.

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  • Dame has doubled its wholesale business each year for the past two years, with 20% of consumers hearing about the brand through its retail partners.
  • Dame is bringing the sexual wellness category into the mainstream by plowing through industry-wide hurdles, says Carli Sapir, Founding Partner of Amboy Street Ventures.
  • Dame is unapologetically dismantling shame around sexual wellness and, in doing so, has found incredible product market fit.
  • Dames Series A funding round showcases the appetite and potential in the sexual wellness market, which is expected to reach $125.1 billion by 2026.