There actually has been an urban apparel chain apparently owned, and now being discarded by, Pac Sun: D.E.M.O.
Here are two articles regarding it's possible demise, with mention of a few other active chains:
http://www.dnrnews.com/site/article.php?id=828
http://www.dnrnews.com/site/article.php?id=424
Here is there official site, which looks to be almost shut down: http://www.demostores.com/
I too love hip hop/urban culture and apparel. From what I've observed as a consumer, I would figure competition would by spaces like Macy's, Ross, and their sister store DD's Discounts. Particularly the Ross (and DD chains from what I hear) as they seem to be well stocked with common urban brands (Phat Farm, XV, Rocawear, Ecko, Sean John, Mecca, South Pole, FUBU, 5Jungle, etc.) at heavy discounts (typically 40-50% off retail) which is of course very attractive to a younger audience that may not have much of a disposable income.
The upshot though would be the fact that the discount stores don't usually have as large a selection as a specialty chain would, nor are they likely to have the absolute latest designs while you of course, would
Here are two articles regarding it's possible demise, with mention of a few other active chains:
http://www.dnrnews.com/site/article.php?id=828
http://www.dnrnews.com/site/article.php?id=424
Here is there official site, which looks to be almost shut down: http://www.demostores.com/
I too love hip hop/urban culture and apparel. From what I've observed as a consumer, I would figure competition would by spaces like Macy's, Ross, and their sister store DD's Discounts. Particularly the Ross (and DD chains from what I hear) as they seem to be well stocked with common urban brands (Phat Farm, XV, Rocawear, Ecko, Sean John, Mecca, South Pole, FUBU, 5Jungle, etc.) at heavy discounts (typically 40-50% off retail) which is of course very attractive to a younger audience that may not have much of a disposable income.
The upshot though would be the fact that the discount stores don't usually have as large a selection as a specialty chain would, nor are they likely to have the absolute latest designs while you of course, would