Urban Outfitters has reached mainstream status -- and that's hurting the brand

Scott Eells / Getty Images Once known as the retail mecca for hipsters and alternative fashion lovers, UrbanOutfitters is now ubiquitous -- and struggling to stay relevant as a result. The store, which sells clothinginspired by the bohemian, kitschy, and vintagestyles, haslong attracted customers (generallyteens and people intheir early twenties) looking for a morealternative look. Interest in the style led to the brand's rapid expansion --Urban Outfitters' salesgrew by 44% percent between 2003 ...