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.
Rental Apparel Brings New Wrinkles for Retail Stores
From Bloomingdale's to Gap-owned Banana Republic, more retailers are offering to lend out their clothing for a monthly rental rate.
Rental Apparel Brings New Wrinkles for Retail Stores
From Bloomingdale's to Gap-owned Banana Republic, more retailers are offering to lend out their clothing for a monthly rental rate.
Creating a Purpose-Driven Design Culture at Banana Republic
BoF interviews two design leaders at the San Francisco-based company to discover how they foster a culture of optimism and enable employees to find purpose in creativity.
Creating a Purpose-Driven Design Culture at Banana Republic
BoF interviews two design leaders at the San Francisco-based company to discover how they foster a culture of optimism and enable employees to find purpose in creativity.
Everyone Is Launching Rental Services. Is There Enough Demand?
A decade after Rent the Runway launched its clothing rental platform, the concept is hitting the mainstream, with retailers from Ann Taylor to Urban Outfitters piling in. But will enough consumers fully embrace the concept to justify so many competing services?
Everyone Is Launching Rental Services. Is There Enough Demand?
A decade after Rent the Runway launched its clothing rental platform, the concept is hitting the mainstream, with retailers from Ann Taylor to Urban Outfitters piling in. But will enough consumers fully embrace the concept to justify so many competing services?
Worried About Tariffs and a Recession? It's Not Time to Panic. Yet.
Investors are worried about a toxic mix of problems, from upcoming tariffs on Chinese imports to a potential recession. Analysts see these fears as premature — especially if retailers take the right steps to protect themselves.
Worried About Tariffs and a Recession? It's Not Time to Panic. Yet.
Investors are worried about a toxic mix of problems, from upcoming tariffs on Chinese imports to a potential recession. Analysts see these fears as premature — especially if retailers take the right steps to protect themselves.
Retailers Look to Put a Bad Week Behind Them
This week, everyone will be talking about financial results from Gap Inc., Nordstrom and other major retailers, the latest twists at L Brands and the booming clothing rental market. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet
Retailers Look to Put a Bad Week Behind Them
This week, everyone will be talking about financial results from Gap Inc., Nordstrom and other major retailers, the latest twists at L Brands and the booming clothing rental market. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet
Weakness at Gap's Old Navy Makes Analysts Question Spin-Off
Formerly the most profitable in Gap Inc's portfolio, the American retailer reported negative comparable sales at a 10 percent drop, the worst in four years.
Weakness at Gap's Old Navy Makes Analysts Question Spin-Off
Formerly the most profitable in Gap Inc's portfolio, the American retailer reported negative comparable sales at a 10 percent drop, the worst in four years.
NYC's First Outlet Mall Offers Bargains and an Instagrammable Voyage
The $450-million outlet centre, which spans 340,000-square-feet, promises discounts and deals on the city's Staten Island.
NYC's First Outlet Mall Offers Bargains and an Instagrammable Voyage
The $450-million outlet centre, which spans 340,000-square-feet, promises discounts and deals on the city's Staten Island.
Getting My Job in Fashion: Banana Republic
In a new series, BoF uncovers the real stories behind securing a job in fashion today. This week, BoF meets Elizabeth Whitehouse, who moved from London to San Francisco to become the menswear tailoring and outerwear designer at the Gap Inc-owned company.
Getting My Job in Fashion: Banana Republic
In a new series, BoF uncovers the real stories behind securing a job in fashion today. This week, BoF meets Elizabeth Whitehouse, who moved from London to San Francisco to become the menswear tailoring and outerwear designer at the Gap Inc-owned company.
Cos Bar CEO David Olsen Says Know When to Bet Big
The former Net-a-Porter global vice president and beauty guru shares the best decision and biggest mistake of his entrepreneurship journey.
Cos Bar CEO David Olsen Says Know When to Bet Big
The former Net-a-Porter global vice president and beauty guru shares the best decision and biggest mistake of his entrepreneurship journey.
How to Get Your Customers to Pay Full Price
Discounting is rampant at retail, but these tactics can help you keep margins healthy.
How to Get Your Customers to Pay Full Price
Discounting is rampant at retail, but these tactics can help you keep margins healthy.