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Anthropologie delivers 5% revenue growth with beauty leading the way. The quarter also marked Anthropologie's 15th consecutive quarter with a double-digit operating income rate, driven by strong apparel and accessories performance. Published: Aug 30, 2026 12:41 PM Anthropologie Group delivered a 3% retail segment comparable sales increase in the second quarter of URBN's fiscal 2027, extending its positive comp streak to 22 consecutive quarters. Total revenue rose 5% to $634.5 million, supported by apparel and accessories performance, new store growth and high single digit comparable sales growth in beauty. The quarter also marked Anthropologie's 15th consecutive quarter with a double digit operating income rate. The result came as URBN reported record second quarter sales and profit performance, with total company net sales reaching $1.7 billion, up 10% year over year. Apparel and Beauty Drive Momentum Anthropologie's apparel and accessories business delivered positive comparable sales during the quarter, led by dresses, bottoms and shoes. These categories supported the retailer as it shifted from summer product into early autumn deliveries. Dresses remain a key category for the brand, supporting occasionwear, seasonal styling and wardrobe refreshes. Strength in bottoms and shoes also points to demand across full-outfit purchases rather than one specific product category. Beauty was another standout, delivering high single-digit comparable sales growth. The result reinforces the category's growing role within Anthropologie's wider offering. Beauty gives the retailer a way to increase product discovery, support more frequent purchases and complement its fashion and home ranges. The multi-category model creates several ways for customers to engage with the brand... Members-only article Unlock the rest of this story. Join free to keep reading RetailBoss fashion coverage, industry analysis, and market intelligence. Used publicly if you comment. Retailboss Inc. encourage your real first name. RetailBoss is an independent global news publication and business insights platform built for executives, founders, operators, analysts, marketers, investors, and brand leaders. Its reporting covers the retail shifts across luxury, fashion, beauty, technology and marketing strategy. * Since - 2011 * Audience - 50 Million+ * Coverage - Global Markets Its editorial stance Retailboss Inc. prioritize news value, evidence, attribution, and practical relevance to retail decision-makers. Sponsored work is identified, and editorial coverage is kept distinct from commercial partnerships.

New specialty supermarket + MA wedding venue debuts: business week. Plus, a beloved Bay State breakfast shop known for its muffins has expanded. Posted Fri, Aug 28, 2026 at 9:47 am ET From a new specialty supermarket making its debut to a store and event space opening, it's been a busy week in Massachusetts news. Apna Bazar Farmers Market, a new South Asian grocery store, is preparing to open its first location in Central Massachusetts. The store plans to carry Indian, Pakistani and Bangladeshi groceries, including fresh produce, spices, rice, atta flour, halal meat, frozen foods, snacks, sweets and dairy products. Find out what's happening in Across Massachusettsfor free with the latest updates from Patch. Muffin House Cafe, a popular family-owned Bay State bakery and breakfast spot, has expanded. The business opened its seventh location on Saturday at 22 Washington St. in Cobb Corner in Canton. The cafe offers handmade muffins, cakes, pastries, coffee, breakfast sandwiches and other baked goods. Terrain from URBN, the brand best known for Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie and Free People, is officially open at Wayland Village. Its event venue includes more than 8,700 square feet of indoor space and can accommodate up to 178 wedding guests or 250 corporate event guests. Ground beef prices are near record highs, and the Trump administration is turning to imported beef to make it more affordable for shoppers in Massachusetts and across the country. As part of his plan to bring down prices, President Donald Trump said Friday that the United States will allow up to 300,000 metric tons of imported beef used for hamburger to enter tariff-free for 90 days. Scammers are spoofing the main phone number of the FBI's Boston Division in a new scheme, the bureau warned. The scam involves callers posing as financial representatives before transferring victims to someone claiming to be an FBI agent investigating fraudulent firearm purchases. Dunkin' gave four-legged customers a drive-thru experience of their own Wednesday as part of its annual partnership with dog-product company BARK. One drive-thru lane at the Quincy Dunkin' location remained open for customers while the second offered dogs treats, limited-edition bandanas, and plush toys, available with donations to the Dunkin' Joy in Childhood Foundation. Two pizza places are getting national attention from food writers who set out to find some of America's best pies. Pinocchio's Pizza & Subs in Cambridge and Palio Pizzeria in Hyannis are among the standout pizza destinations selected by USA Today Network food writers for a new nationwide guide. From a hidden cocktail bar in downtown Boston to a restaurant tucked inside an 1820s farmhouse, Patch has rounded up several restaurants, bars, and other dining spots where finding the place is part of the experience. You can find the complete list here. More Massachusetts Business News: Catch Up On Past Business Roundups:

Choosing the Greater Philadelphia region for business expansion. For companies planning their next move, business expansion in the Greater Philadelphia region involves far more than selecting a new location. Fortunately, practical support for relocation, market entry, and long-term growth is available at every stage of the decision. The Greater Philadelphia Growth Partnership and regional economic development partners all provide businesses with valuable resources, helping organizations evaluate opportunities and turn them into workable plans. Reaching markets at any size. Expansion teams comparing East Coast markets typically measure three key areas: reach, labor, and cost. A single day's drive from the Greater Philadelphia region covers 40% of the U.S. population, and two-hour flights put more than 60% of the American market within range. A position on the Northeast Corridor adds direct rail to New York and Washington, with I-95 and I-76 running through the region. Three shipping ports along the Delaware River move freight in and out, and PhilaPort ranks as the largest refrigerated port in the country. Additionally, the region holds a workforce of 3.3 million, with more than 100 colleges and universities feeding it and 54% of local graduates staying to launch their careers. Cost is where the Greater Philadelphia region stands out from larger peer markets. Among the ten largest U.S. metros, it offers the lowest office rents, and among the largest Northeast metros, the lowest industrial rents. Early-stage and growing businesses benefit from the same networks and ecosystem connections. Founders enter the country's fifth-largest venture capital market. Regional partners help them find suppliers, read local demand, identify growth opportunities, and build visibility with new customers. Choosing the region at scale. Regional partners support corporate site selection in the Greater Philadelphia region, along with stakeholder coordination, incentives, real estate, and long-term growth planning. As a useful case study, TerraPower Isotopes evaluated more than 350 sites before choosing South Philadelphia's Bellwether District for a $450 million radioisotope facility. Across that evaluation, the Partnership connected it to academic institutions, health systems, workforce partners, and utilities throughout the region's nuclear medicine ecosystem. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania contributed a $10 million package toward the project, which is expected to create 225 full-time jobs over three years. The same district drew DrinkPAK a year earlier as its first anchor tenant, investing $350 million in a 1.4 million-square-foot facility. At the nearby Navy Yard, URBN is investing $150 million to add 450 positions at its headquarters and 600 at a new Nuuly facility in Bucks County. Hanwha has committed $5 billion to the Philly Shipyard, where the company plans to hire up to 10,000 people. The Greater Philadelphia region runs through two neighboring states, giving local businesses access to even more incentives and resources. Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware each have their own economic development programs, allowing organizations to weigh Keystone Opportunity Zones and PA SITES grants against NJEDA financing or Delaware's tax incentives without leaving the labor market. Turning interest into action. The Greater Philadelphia Growth Partnership and public-private partners operate a concierge model that runs from first inquiry through site selection and setup. This means companies don't have to work through relocation or expansion decisions alone. The team opens direct lines to the City of Philadelphia's Department of Commerce, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and regional stakeholders, then backs those introductions with labor benchmarking, incentive strategy, and neighborhood tours built around operating needs. Companies running early or confidential searches can get started with the Select Greater Philadelphia property search tool, which maps available sites across the region. For custom guidance built around unique growth goals and operating requirements, startups, corporate leaders, and site selection professionals should contact the Greater Philadelphia Growth Partnership team to start a conversation. Frequently asked questions. What business expansion services can companies access in the Greater Philadelphia region? Companies pursuing business expansion in the Greater Philadelphia region receive site selection guidance, tailored research, and access to incentives across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. This structure allows a company to potentially place headquarters, manufacturing, and distribution across three states, drawing on one 3.3 million-worker labor market. What does the market-entry process look like for a company new to the region? Market entry typically begins with the Select Greater Philadelphia property search tool or a direct inquiry to Select Greater Philadelphia. The team then benchmarks labor and costs, arranges neighborhood tours, and introduces companies to the City of Philadelphia's Department of Commerce, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, developers, and permitting agencies. What support is available for startups and early-stage companies in the Greater Philadelphia region? Early-stage companies plug into the Greater Philadelphia startup ecosystem through venture capital networks in the nation's fifth-largest VC region, plus incubator and lab space at Pennovation Works and uCity Square. Select Greater Philadelphia and the Partnership connect founders to suppliers, customers, and university talent pipelines.