PHILADELPHIA, Sep 24, 2008 (PR Newswire Europe via COMTEX News Network) -- In anticipation of Anthropologie's expansion in Europe, Urban Outfitters
Inc. (Nasdaq: URBN) today announced the appointment of James Bidwell to the
newly created position of Managing Director, Anthropologie Europe.

"We are excited that James will spearhead Anthropologie's growth in
Europe and the UK," said URBN CEO, Glen T. Senk. "James is a perfect fit with
Anthropologie's culture, which values creativity, initiative and a genuine
love of the customer. His significant experience in brand development and
marketing combined with his global perspective will make him essential to
Anthropologie's successful expansion abroad."

Mr. Bidwell joins Anthropologie from Visit London, formerly the London
Tourist Board, where he has served as Chief Executive since 2005. Prior to
Visit London, he held the position of Marketing Director at Selfridges.

"Anthropologie is an amazing concept, business and brand," said James
Bidwell. "By combining a truly innovative and inspirational store experience
with highly creative and engaging product, I am sure that Anthropologie will
be as well received in London and the rest of Europe as it is in the United
States." Mr. Bidwell continued, "I am thrilled to be joining an exceptional
team at a very exciting time. This is a fantastic opportunity."

Mr. Bidwell will report to Glen Senk, Chief Executive Officer of URBN and
be based at the brand's new London office.

Urban Outfitters, Inc. is an innovative specialty retail company which
offers a variety of lifestyle merchandise to highly defined customer niches
through 135 Urban Outfitters stores in the United States, Canada, and Europe,
two web sites and a catalog; 116 Anthropologie stores, a web site, catalog
and Leifsdottir, Anthropologie's recently launched wholesale concept; Free
People, which sells its product to approximately 1,700 specialty stores and
select department stores; 23 Free People stores, a web site and catalog; and
1 Terrain garden center as of July 31, 2008.

Sara Goodstein of Urban Outfitters, Inc., +1-646-728-2155,
sgoodstein@urbanout.com

Copyright (C) 2008 PR Newswire Europe