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Why Abercrombie & Fitch and American Eagle Outfitters Should Go Urban

By Michael Finarelli and Sean O'Reilly – Nov 19, 2013 at 2:28PM

The apparel retail space has been a dark and dismal place for shareholders of struggling companies, such as Abercrombie & Fitch and American Eagle Outfitters, as of late. Yet, amidst the gloom and doom, Urban Outfitters has stood out as a rare ray of light. Find out why and whether or not it's sustainable.

In what's been a mixed bag for apparel retail this past quarter, niche retailer Urban Outfitters (URBN -0.25%) saw surprising strength across several of its popular brands, which puts it in a class unto its own when stacked against peers American Eagle Outfitters (AEO 2.52%) and Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF 3.09%). Just how good was the earnings report? Join the Motley Fool's Consumer Goods analysts, Sean O'Reilly and Mike Finarelli for answers to this and much more.

Michael Finarelli has no position in any stocks mentioned. Sean O'Reilly has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends Urban Outfitters. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

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