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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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Gap Increases Worker Pay Amid Debate About Minimum Wage

SAN FRANCISCO, United States — Gap Inc., the owner of Old Navy, Banana Republic and its namesake apparel chain, will raise its hourly pay for U.S.

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Gap Increases Worker Pay Amid Debate About Minimum Wage

SAN FRANCISCO, United States — Gap Inc., the owner of Old Navy, Banana Republic and its namesake apparel chain, will raise its hourly pay for U.S.


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Gap Shares Jump on Sales Gains, Forecast

SAN FRANCISCO, United States — Gap shares jumped 6 percent Friday after posting surprisingly strong sales for January issuing a bold fourth-quarter

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Gap Shares Jump on Sales Gains, Forecast

SAN FRANCISCO, United States — Gap shares jumped 6 percent Friday after posting surprisingly strong sales for January issuing a bold fourth-quarter


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Gap Holiday Sales Up, Offers Rosier Profit Outlook

NEW YORK, United States — Gap Inc. said late Thursday that it expects to deliver fourth-quarter earnings results at the high end of its forecast that

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Gap Holiday Sales Up, Offers Rosier Profit Outlook

NEW YORK, United States — Gap Inc. said late Thursday that it expects to deliver fourth-quarter earnings results at the high end of its forecast that


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Can Rebekka Bay Save Gap?

Once one of the world’s most successful specialty retailers, Gap has been mired in decline for over a decade. Following a series of cost-cutting measures, will the arrival of creative director Rebekka Bay and a new focus on product help the American retail giant get back on its feet?

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Can Rebekka Bay Save Gap?

Once one of the world’s most successful specialty retailers, Gap has been mired in decline for over a decade. Following a series of cost-cutting measures, will the arrival of creative director Rebekka Bay and a new focus on product help the American retail giant get back on its feet?


News & Analysis

H&M Could Do More to Catch a Lift from Designer Collaborations

STOCKHOLM, Sweden — Designer collaborations are helping Hennes & Mauritz rise above a reputation for cheap chic, but the world's second-biggest

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H&M Could Do More to Catch a Lift from Designer Collaborations

STOCKHOLM, Sweden — Designer collaborations are helping Hennes & Mauritz rise above a reputation for cheap chic, but the world's second-biggest


China

The China Edit | Creativity, Shirtmaker TAL, Vipshop Growth May Slow, Maje's Parisian Chic in Hong Kong

The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.

China

The China Edit | Creativity, Shirtmaker TAL, Vipshop Growth May Slow, Maje's Parisian Chic in Hong Kong

The China Edit is a weekly curation of the most important fashion business news and analysis from and about the world’s largest luxury market.


News & Analysis

Gap’s Profit Forecast for Holiday-Shopping Quarter Falls Short

NEW YORK, United States — Gap Inc., the biggest U.S. specialty-apparel retailer, maintained an annual profit forecast range signaling that the

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Gap’s Profit Forecast for Holiday-Shopping Quarter Falls Short

NEW YORK, United States — Gap Inc., the biggest U.S. specialty-apparel retailer, maintained an annual profit forecast range signaling that the


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Gap Rolls Out "Reserve in Store" Service

NEW YORK, United States — Gap Inc. is expanding its service that allows shoppers to reserve items online and then pay for and pick up the merchandise

News & Analysis

Gap Rolls Out "Reserve in Store" Service

NEW YORK, United States — Gap Inc. is expanding its service that allows shoppers to reserve items online and then pay for and pick up the merchandise


Global Markets

In North Africa, a Story of Morocco and the Rest

Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia and Libya may be North African neighbours, but their fashion markets are running at distinctly different speeds.

Global Markets

In North Africa, a Story of Morocco and the Rest

Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia and Libya may be North African neighbours, but their fashion markets are running at distinctly different speeds.


Global Markets

Vietnam, a Lucrative Market to Approach with Caution and Care

In this next instalment of Market GPS, BoF examines Vietnam, a land of contradictions, where a single-party communist state doesn't mean a capitalist's fortune can't be made by brands ready to expect the unexpected and take a cautious, careful and flexible approach.

Global Markets

Vietnam, a Lucrative Market to Approach with Caution and Care

In this next instalment of Market GPS, BoF examines Vietnam, a land of contradictions, where a single-party communist state doesn't mean a capitalist's fortune can't be made by brands ready to expect the unexpected and take a cautious, careful and flexible approach.