Urban Outfitters First Quarter Direct Sales Up 95%

Cataloger and retailer Urban Outfitters Inc. posted a 95% increase in direct-to-consumer sales for the first quarter ended April 30.

Direct to consumer sales for the quarter were $18.6 million, versus $9.5 million in the prior year quarter.

Total company sales for the quarter climbed 59% over the same period last year to $170.3 million, from $107.0 million.