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When Urban Outfitters reported results over the summer, management said that younger consumers were returning to its namesake stores, following efforts to make those stores more welcoming to more consumers.

Shares of Abercrombie & Fitch Co. bounced sharply on Tuesday, after the apparel retailer reported record third-quarter sales, as its Hollister-branded stores continued to shine to help overcome continued weakness in the company’s namesake stores.

Stripping out one-time items, earnings were $2.07 a share, and when only accounting for the company’s namesake banner, adjusted earnings were $2.78 a share.

In August, Gap executives said that denim and activewear were popular at Old Navy, while looser denim fits and the return of low-rise jeans had helped draw customers to its namesake stores.

The ride’s namesake song plays give and take with “Jingle Bells” and seasonal adornments adorably enliven the leisurely boat ride with even more cheer.