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Banana Republic

Banana Republic, owned by Gap Inc., is a global apparel and accessories brand founded in 1978 in California. The company also produces home accessories under its sub-brand BR Home.

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Retail

Gap Distribution-Centre Fire Seen as Holiday Headache for Chain

With the holidays just a few months away, that could disrupt Gap’s critical selling season, a fire at the retailer’s distribution centre in Fishkill, New York, may create a “meaningful bottleneck” for the company

Retail

Gap Distribution-Centre Fire Seen as Holiday Headache for Chain

With the holidays just a few months away, that could disrupt Gap’s critical selling season, a fire at the retailer’s distribution centre in Fishkill, New York, may create a “meaningful bottleneck” for the company


Retail

Gap Shoppers Don't Want to 'Dress Normal'

Shoppers want to stand out, spelling trouble for the $16 billion clothing giant.

Retail

Gap Shoppers Don't Want to 'Dress Normal'

Shoppers want to stand out, spelling trouble for the $16 billion clothing giant.


News & Analysis

Behind Dior's Sunglasses Success

Christian Dior is leading the luxury eyewear race, thanks to investment in innovative product, an integrated communications strategy and ‘hyper-selective’ distribution.

News & Analysis

Behind Dior's Sunglasses Success

Christian Dior is leading the luxury eyewear race, thanks to investment in innovative product, an integrated communications strategy and ‘hyper-selective’ distribution.


Retail

Gap Shares Drop as Dismal Store Traffic Drags Down July Sales

Gap fell in late trading after posting July comparable sales that missed analysts’ estimates and indicated that foot traffic at its stores might not improve as much as expected later in the year.

Retail

Gap Shares Drop as Dismal Store Traffic Drags Down July Sales

Gap fell in late trading after posting July comparable sales that missed analysts’ estimates and indicated that foot traffic at its stores might not improve as much as expected later in the year.


Workplace & Talent

Announcing Gap Inc, Kat Maconie and Domus Academy

Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.

Workplace & Talent

Announcing Gap Inc, Kat Maconie and Domus Academy

Check out this week’s new partners and openings on BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.


News & Analysis

Gap June Sales Top Estimates as Traffic Improves at Old Navy

The biggest US apparel-focused retailer posted June sales that topped analysts’ estimates, a sign the company’s long-promised turnaround could be taking hold.

News & Analysis

Gap June Sales Top Estimates as Traffic Improves at Old Navy

The biggest US apparel-focused retailer posted June sales that topped analysts’ estimates, a sign the company’s long-promised turnaround could be taking hold.


Retail

Uniqlo Wants to Become World's Biggest Apparel Maker

Uniqlo has leveraged its prowess in mass production to build a fashion empire filled with shelves upon shelves of affordable, good quality items like down jackets, underwear and T-shirts.

Retail

Uniqlo Wants to Become World's Biggest Apparel Maker

Uniqlo has leveraged its prowess in mass production to build a fashion empire filled with shelves upon shelves of affordable, good quality items like down jackets, underwear and T-shirts.


Retail

Gap Says Key Sales Measure Slides 6 Percent in May

Gap says sales at established stores fell 6 percent in May. That was better than the 7 percent decline forecast by Thomson Reuters.

Retail

Gap Says Key Sales Measure Slides 6 Percent in May

Gap says sales at established stores fell 6 percent in May. That was better than the 7 percent decline forecast by Thomson Reuters.


Retail

Gap to Close 75 Old Navy, Banana Republic Stores Outside North America

Gap Inc said it would shut 75 Old Navy and Banana Republic stores overseas markets, as the struggling apparel retailer focuses on its North American market to revive its fortunes.

Retail

Gap to Close 75 Old Navy, Banana Republic Stores Outside North America

Gap Inc said it would shut 75 Old Navy and Banana Republic stores overseas markets, as the struggling apparel retailer focuses on its North American market to revive its fortunes.


Retail

Gap CEO Says He Would Consider Using Amazon to Reach Customers

Gap Inc. chief executive officer Art Peck said the retailer would consider relying on third-party sellers such as Amazon.com Inc. to reach customers.

Retail

Gap CEO Says He Would Consider Using Amazon to Reach Customers

Gap Inc. chief executive officer Art Peck said the retailer would consider relying on third-party sellers such as Amazon.com Inc. to reach customers.