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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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Zalando Invests in Tech, Cool Spring Leads to Profit Tumble

Zalando reported a 30 percent fall in first-quarter profit hurt by a cool start to spring and stepped up investment in technology by buying software firm Tradebyte to help digitalise stock in warehouses.

Financial Markets

Zalando Invests in Tech, Cool Spring Leads to Profit Tumble

Zalando reported a 30 percent fall in first-quarter profit hurt by a cool start to spring and stepped up investment in technology by buying software firm Tradebyte to help digitalise stock in warehouses.


Financial Markets

Gap Plummets After Comeback Plan Fails to Revive Sales Growth

Gap Inc. shares plunged as much as 15 percent in late trading after the apparel chain posted disappointing results, a sign the company’s comeback hasn’t materialised.

Financial Markets

Gap Plummets After Comeback Plan Fails to Revive Sales Growth

Gap Inc. shares plunged as much as 15 percent in late trading after the apparel chain posted disappointing results, a sign the company’s comeback hasn’t materialised.


Financial Markets

Beyonce Seen Boosting Zalando After Muted Start to 2016

Zalando said the launch of a new sports label by Beyonce had boosted sales since the Easter holidays after revenue grew less rapidly than expected in the first quarter.

Financial Markets

Beyonce Seen Boosting Zalando After Muted Start to 2016

Zalando said the launch of a new sports label by Beyonce had boosted sales since the Easter holidays after revenue grew less rapidly than expected in the first quarter.


Financial Markets

Gap Reports 2 Percent Drop in Revenue Measure for February

Gap Inc. is reporting a 2 percent drop in a key revenue measure for February, dragged down by weakness at its Banana Republic stores.

Financial Markets

Gap Reports 2 Percent Drop in Revenue Measure for February

Gap Inc. is reporting a 2 percent drop in a key revenue measure for February, dragged down by weakness at its Banana Republic stores.


Financial Markets

Gap Profit Forecast Trails Some Estimates Amid Turnaround Effort

Gap Inc. forecast profit this year that trailed some analysts’ estimates as the company tries to revive sales.

Financial Markets

Gap Profit Forecast Trails Some Estimates Amid Turnaround Effort

Gap Inc. forecast profit this year that trailed some analysts’ estimates as the company tries to revive sales.


News & Analysis

Galeries Lafayette Taps Bjarke Ingels for High-Concept Champs-Élysées Flagship

For their new flagship on the Champs-Élysées, a historic avenue that has lost some of its lustre, Galeries Lafayette has hired the avant-garde architects of Google's new HQ.

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Galeries Lafayette Taps Bjarke Ingels for High-Concept Champs-Élysées Flagship

For their new flagship on the Champs-Élysées, a historic avenue that has lost some of its lustre, Galeries Lafayette has hired the avant-garde architects of Google's new HQ.


Financial Markets

Gap Shares Tumble After Sales Plunge at Once-Hot Old Navy Brand

Gap Inc. fell as much as 9.1 percent in late trading after December sales tumbled at its Old Navy chain, which was long seen as the company’s brightest star.

Financial Markets

Gap Shares Tumble After Sales Plunge at Once-Hot Old Navy Brand

Gap Inc. fell as much as 9.1 percent in late trading after December sales tumbled at its Old Navy chain, which was long seen as the company’s brightest star.


Financial Markets

Gap Sales at Established Stores Slide 8 Percent in November

Gap's struggles continued in November, with sales at established stores sliding a worse-than-expected 8 percent.

Financial Markets

Gap Sales at Established Stores Slide 8 Percent in November

Gap's struggles continued in November, with sales at established stores sliding a worse-than-expected 8 percent.


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Gap Cuts Annual Profit Forecast as Its Sales Continue to Slide

Gap Inc., the largest apparel-focused retailer in the US, cut its full-year profit forecast after declining sales and heavy discounting dragged down results.

Financial Markets

Gap Cuts Annual Profit Forecast as Its Sales Continue to Slide

Gap Inc., the largest apparel-focused retailer in the US, cut its full-year profit forecast after declining sales and heavy discounting dragged down results.


Financial Markets

How Chanel's Maureen Chiquet Mentored Eddie Borgo

For five years, the New York-based jewellery designer has turned to Chanel's global chief executive for guidance on everything from choosing investors to launching handbags. Along the way, a genuine friendship was formed.

Financial Markets

How Chanel's Maureen Chiquet Mentored Eddie Borgo

For five years, the New York-based jewellery designer has turned to Chanel's global chief executive for guidance on everything from choosing investors to launching handbags. Along the way, a genuine friendship was formed.