PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 5, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Urban Outfitters, Inc. (Nasdaq:URBN), a leading lifestyle specialty retail company operating under the Anthropologie, Free People, Terrain and Urban Outfitters brands, today announced sales for the three and nine months ended October 31, 2009.

For the third quarter of fiscal 2010, total Company net sales increased by 6% over the same quarter last year to $506 million. Comparable retail segment net sales, which include our direct-to-consumer channels, increased 2%. Comparable store net sales at Anthropologie rose 3% while Free People and Urban Outfitters declined 13% and 5%, respectively. Total Company comparable store net sales declined 2%. Direct-to-consumer net sales jumped 21% and wholesale segment net sales declined 10%.

"We were pleased to see continued sales momentum during the third quarter," said Glen T. Senk, Chief Executive Officer. "Our comparable sales steadily improved each month during the period despite substantial prior year comparisons. Considering the improved trend and weaker comparisons in last year's fourth quarter, we believe we are well positioned entering into the Holiday Season," finished Mr.