Urban Outfitters (URBN) Goldman Sachs Global Consumer and Retail Conference summary
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Goldman Sachs Global Consumer and Retail Conference summary
15 Sep, 2026Performance highlights
Achieved 10% top-line growth to $1.7 billion, with all retail brands comp positive and record operating profit for the quarter.
Free People and Nuuly delivered standout growth, with Nuuly up 29% and Free People at 10%.
Eight consecutive quarters of record sales and operating profits, driven by the strength and diversification of the brand portfolio.
Diversified channels and age demographics provide resilience and multiple growth levers.
Anthropologie brand outlook
Leadership and team strategies have driven 22 quarters of positive comp growth and nearly four years of double-digit operating profit rate.
Brand is transitioning product assortment, with digital channels showing early strength and stores following.
Margins are expected to be in the low teens this year, with a path back to mid-teens as markdowns normalize and tariffs become more favorable.
Confidence in returning to mid-single digit comp growth, supported by strong fashion cycles and agile team execution.
Nuuly growth and technology
Nuuly surpassed 500,000 subscribers, with a U.S. addressable market estimated at 15 million women aged 20–44.
Significant untapped awareness and potential for further subscriber growth.
Retention rates are higher than anticipated, aided by flexible subscription options.
Technology and AI are enhancing personalization, search, and fit recommendations, improving customer experience.
Data from Nuuly is shared across brands, benefiting the broader ecosystem.
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