Urban Outfitters - Reviews and experiences

Urban Outfitters, Inc. is a multinational lifestyle retail corporation headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It operates under five retail brands: Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, Free People, Terrain, and BHLDN, offering an eclectic mix of merchandise ranging from women’s and men’s apparel, accessories, and footwear to home furnishings, gifts, and décor. The company, founded in 1970 by Richard Hayne, Judy Wicks, and Scott Belair, originally began as a project for an entrepreneurship class at the University of Pennsylvania, initially named "The Free People's Store." It focused on appealing to young adults with a unique blend of trendy, vintage, bohemian, and kitschy products. Over the years, Urban Outfitters has expanded significantly, growing its physical presence through stores in various countries and bolstering its digital footprint to cater to a global customer base. The brand has been known for its edgy and often controversial marketing strategies, which have contributed to its distinct identity within the retail sector.