Introducing Urban Outfitters: Spreading Christmas Cheer and Goodwill Throughout Charleston

Get your holiday gifts at UO!

This holiday season, retail stores of all kinds are getting their staff and customers in the holiday spirit, and Urban Outfitters is no exception to the rule!

Tourist and people of all types come into Urban Outfitters to admire its unique and distinct look, and to learn about that vast history that the building holds. However, many students from the local colleges come in with one intention: to shop!

Many of the employees at Urban Outfitters are fellow College of Charleston students and throughout the store and college campus, students are so excited about the holiday deals that Urban has in store for them.

Manager, Daniel Jobe

"We like to cater to our students because they are who really keep us in business," manager of Urban Outfitters, Daniel Jobe said. "When things are really slow, we can always count on the students of CofC.

Students from the College of Charleston say that Urban Outfitters is one of the number one retail stores that they go to when they are preparing for an event.

Rebecca Sowers, Sophomore

"Oh gosh I love Urban Outfitters! They have everything!," said Rebecca Sowers. I think what makes them so popular is how they appeal and cater to every type of event. From Election Day to Christmas gifts, party dresses to sweats and jeans, they have it all!"

With the holiday season rapidly approaching, Urban wanted to give back to their faithful local customers. In November, days before their huge Black Friday sale, they held a student discount event for students, where college students were able to come in and take 30% of their entire purchase.

Housewares manager, Tessa B.

"We spend so much time trying to figure out how we can give back to the community and our local customers because they are always so supportive," said housewares department manager Tessa Bergamini. "This year we really wanted to kick it up a notch."

And so they did. Urban Outfitters held two student appreciation days, one when school first resumed, and another right before Black Friday.

They are also helping their employees participate in giving back by hold a can food drive where employees will bring in canned goods and at the end of December, will be donated to a local soup kitchen on Meeting Street.

Employee and CofC Senior, Ryan Fender

"Urban Outfitters is just a cool store," said employee Ryan Fender. "Its your ultimate number one "go-to" store!"

That pretty much sums it up! For more interesting facts on the popular King Street retail store, fun and funky photos, and even getting the answers to some questions you may have, check out these links!

• History of Urban
• Urban FAQs 
• Fun Video Collage
• One-on-One with Daniel Jobe