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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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Retail

What's the Point of Outlet Malls in 2020?

Destination discount shopping must evolve with the changing retail landscape in order to survive.

Retail

What's the Point of Outlet Malls in 2020?

Destination discount shopping must evolve with the changing retail landscape in order to survive.


Retail

H&M's Cos to Test Clothing Rentals in China With YCloset

H&M follows Banana Republic and Bloomingdale's, which are lending out their clothing for a monthly rental rate.

Retail

H&M's Cos to Test Clothing Rentals in China With YCloset

H&M follows Banana Republic and Bloomingdale's, which are lending out their clothing for a monthly rental rate.


Luxury

How Big Can LVMH Get?

This week’s blockbuster acquisition of Tiffany strengthens the French conglomerate’s position as luxury’s biggest player, putting rivals Kering and Richemont on notice.

Luxury

How Big Can LVMH Get?

This week’s blockbuster acquisition of Tiffany strengthens the French conglomerate’s position as luxury’s biggest player, putting rivals Kering and Richemont on notice.


Retail

H&M Tests Renting Clothes to Address Environment Concern

The Swedish retailer follows competitors Banana Republic and Urban Outfitters, which tapped into the billion-dollar rental market earlier this year.

Retail

H&M Tests Renting Clothes to Address Environment Concern

The Swedish retailer follows competitors Banana Republic and Urban Outfitters, which tapped into the billion-dollar rental market earlier this year.


Retail

Gap Inc. Enters a New Era. Will It Be Better Than the Last One?

This week, everyone will be talking about Gap Inc.'s first earnings since the departure of CEO Art Peck, a potential thaw in US-China trade tensions and BoF's annual VOICES conference. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

Retail

Gap Inc. Enters a New Era. Will It Be Better Than the Last One?

This week, everyone will be talking about Gap Inc.'s first earnings since the departure of CEO Art Peck, a potential thaw in US-China trade tensions and BoF's annual VOICES conference. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.


Luxury

America Still Doesn't Have Its Answer to LVMH

Tapestry and Capri have both struggled to form groups that can compete on a global scale.

Luxury

America Still Doesn't Have Its Answer to LVMH

Tapestry and Capri have both struggled to form groups that can compete on a global scale.


Workplace & Talent

Gap Inc. Chief Executive Art Peck Exits

Robert J. Fisher, Gap Inc.'s non-executive chairman of the board, will replace Peck as interim CEO and president.

Workplace & Talent

Gap Inc. Chief Executive Art Peck Exits

Robert J. Fisher, Gap Inc.'s non-executive chairman of the board, will replace Peck as interim CEO and president.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Erdem Hires CEO, Loewe CFO to Exit

This week, Erdem names its first ever CEO, while Loewe’s CFO of three years steps down.

Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Erdem Hires CEO, Loewe CFO to Exit

This week, Erdem names its first ever CEO, while Loewe’s CFO of three years steps down.


Technology

Rent the Runway Offers Cash and Apologies to Angry Customers

 The fashion rental startup will cease taking new subscribers and pay some users $200 as it responds to complaints about supply chain failures.

Technology

Rent the Runway Offers Cash and Apologies to Angry Customers

 The fashion rental startup will cease taking new subscribers and pay some users $200 as it responds to complaints about supply chain failures.


News & Analysis

Banana Republic Looks to Skin Tone and Size Inclusivity for Turnaround

The preppy clothing chain, which has posted three straight quarters of declining same-store sales, is under increasing pressure to reinvent itself as Gap prepares to split from Old Navy.

News & Analysis

Banana Republic Looks to Skin Tone and Size Inclusivity for Turnaround

The preppy clothing chain, which has posted three straight quarters of declining same-store sales, is under increasing pressure to reinvent itself as Gap prepares to split from Old Navy.