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Nature of Business
12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2024
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Nature of Business

1. Nature of Business

Urban Outfitters, Inc. (the “Company” or “Urban Outfitters”), which was founded in 1970, was incorporated in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 1976. The principal business activity of the Company is the operation of a general consumer product retail, wholesale and subscription business selling to customers through various channels including retail locations, websites, catalogs and mobile applications. As of January 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company operated 706 and 700 stores, respectively. Stores located in the United States totaled 580 as of January 31, 2024 and 575 as of January 31, 2023. Operations in Europe and Canada included 97 stores and 29 stores as of January 31, 2024, respectively, and 94 stores and 31 stores as of January 31, 2023, respectively. In addition, the Company’s Wholesale segment sold and distributed apparel to department and specialty stores worldwide, digital businesses and to the Company’s Retail segment. The Company’s Nuuly segment consists of the Nuuly brand, which is a monthly women’s apparel subscription rental service.