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Urban Outfitters’ net sales increased 10.1% to a company-record $1.6 billion for its fiscal Q4, which ended on Jan. 31, delivering a new milestone for the company’s rental business Nuuly. The record quarter was part of a record year for the Philadelphia-based retailer. It saw total company net sales increase 7.7% to $5.6 billion. During its earnings call, Frank Conforti, the co-president and chief operating officer at Urban Outfitters, credited success to the Anthropologie, Free People, FP Movement and Nuuly brands. Of those brands, Nuuly also distinguished itself by becoming profitable for the retailer’s full fiscal year. “The strong revenue growth in the fourth quarter resulted in expense rate leverage in almost every expense line item, which helped deliver a record fourth quarter operating profit and another Nuuly first, its first full year of profitability,” he stated.

1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Inc. has announced its plans to hire more than 10,000 seasonal associates across its gourmet foods and gift brands for the upcoming holiday season. Hiring has commenced at Harry & David®, PersonalizationMall.com®, Cheryl's Cookies® and The Popcorn Factory® to fill critical roles to meet holiday peak demand and help customers connect with others as they navigate what is expected to be an unusual season ahead. As the company quadruples its workforce nationwide for the holiday period, it continues to prioritize the health and safety of its team members. Seasonal positions vary by brand and include full-time and part-time roles in key areas such as production, gift assembly, customer service, and distribution and fulfillment center operations, among others. The majority of these roles are being offered throughout Illinois, Ohio and Oregon, with some work-from-home positions available.

Best Buy’s sales growth online outpaced growth at stores as the retail chain reported a 0.5% boost in comparable sales for its fiscal Q4 2025, which ended Feb. 1. The company credited strong demand for computing, tablets and services. Meanwhile, Best Buy U.S. online sales in Q4 climbed 2.6% year-over-year, with ecommerce accounting for 39.5% of total revenue, up from 38% last year. “In our digital business, our focus on personalization and speed resulted in app engagement and sales growth,” CEO Corie Barry said during the company’s March 4 earnings call.