FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported):
May 23, 2005 (May 23, 2005)

United Retail Group, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


	Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation	00019774 (Commission File Number)	51-0303670 (IRS Employer Identification No.)


	365 West Passaic Street, Rochelle Park, NJ (Address of principal executive offices)	07662 (Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number including area code: (201) 845-0880

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On May 23, 2005, United Retail Group, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release, which is furnished as Exhibit 99 to this report, for publication on May 24, 2005.

The percentage changes in comparable store sales mentioned in the press release refer to those stores that were open for at least 12 months. A store that is relocated within the same shopping center or mall is considered comparable. However, if the store is relocated elsewhere, it is considered a new store and not comparable. A store that is expanded or contracted is still comparable, i.e., the sales from the remodeled store are considered comparable. Stores that are closed are not considered comparable. The comparable store sales calculation is not adjusted for changes in the store sales return reserve.

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

The registrant has furnished as Exhibit No. 99 the press release, dated May 24, 2005, of the Company.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.


Dated: May 23, 2005	UNITED RETAIL GROUP, INC. By: /s/ GEORGE R. REMETA George R. Remeta Chief Administrative Officer

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.	Description
99	Press Release, dated May 24, 2005, of the Company (furnished)