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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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News & Analysis

The Gap Isn't the Future. Its Lululemon Challenger Is.

Gap has posted just one quarterly sales gain in five years. That’s in stark contrast to Athleta, a women's workout-wear emporium acquired in 2008 that's been consistently called a “growth engine.”

News & Analysis

The Gap Isn't the Future. Its Lululemon Challenger Is.

Gap has posted just one quarterly sales gain in five years. That’s in stark contrast to Athleta, a women's workout-wear emporium acquired in 2008 that's been consistently called a “growth engine.”


Retail

Gap Shares Surge as Wall Street Praises Split With Old Navy

Gains in the stock set it up for its best day in more than 10 years and added about $2 billion to the company's market capitalisation.

Retail

Gap Shares Surge as Wall Street Praises Split With Old Navy

Gains in the stock set it up for its best day in more than 10 years and added about $2 billion to the company's market capitalisation.


Retail

Gap and Old Navy Are Breaking Up

Gap Inc will spin out Old Navy, the company said Thursday, in an effort to bolster both the growing Old Navy and fading Gap brands.

Retail

Gap and Old Navy Are Breaking Up

Gap Inc will spin out Old Navy, the company said Thursday, in an effort to bolster both the growing Old Navy and fading Gap brands.


Workplace & Talent

How I Became… Chief Brand and Content Officer at MatchesFashion

Having entered the industry following a 'happy accident' while working on the shop floor of Gap, Jess Christie is now the chief brand officer of a retailer reportedly valued at over $1 billion, following its acquisition by Apax in 2017. Here’s how she did it.

Workplace & Talent

How I Became… Chief Brand and Content Officer at MatchesFashion

Having entered the industry following a 'happy accident' while working on the shop floor of Gap, Jess Christie is now the chief brand officer of a retailer reportedly valued at over $1 billion, following its acquisition by Apax in 2017. Here’s how she did it.


Retail

Landlords Embrace Pop-Up Shops to Revive the American Mall

Signing retailers to long leases — and hoping they don't declare bankruptcy — is fast becoming an outdated formula.

Retail

Landlords Embrace Pop-Up Shops to Revive the American Mall

Signing retailers to long leases — and hoping they don't declare bankruptcy — is fast becoming an outdated formula.


Workplace & Talent

Women Need Work Clothes. These Brands Want to Give Them More Options.

Despite the ‘casualisation’ of office culture, savvy players like MM.LaFleur and Rent the Runway are betting on the market for smart women's workwear.

Workplace & Talent

Women Need Work Clothes. These Brands Want to Give Them More Options.

Despite the ‘casualisation’ of office culture, savvy players like MM.LaFleur and Rent the Runway are betting on the market for smart women's workwear.


News & Analysis

Gap Expands Entry-Level Program to Help Make Staff More Diverse

The company is bolstering its program for 16- to 24-year-old workers from low-income neighborhoods with no recent employment history.

News & Analysis

Gap Expands Entry-Level Program to Help Make Staff More Diverse

The company is bolstering its program for 16- to 24-year-old workers from low-income neighborhoods with no recent employment history.


Workplace & Talent

Announcing Black Eyewear, LaForce and Sterling Ruby

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

Workplace & Talent

Announcing Black Eyewear, LaForce and Sterling Ruby

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


News & Analysis

Amazon Primed for Gain With Private Label Apparel

Amazon sold 5 million items in apparel on Prime Day, showing particular strength in affordable private-label items. But can the company break into luxury fashion?

News & Analysis

Amazon Primed for Gain With Private Label Apparel

Amazon sold 5 million items in apparel on Prime Day, showing particular strength in affordable private-label items. But can the company break into luxury fashion?


News & Analysis

Gap Follows J. Crew in Exiting Challenging Bridal-Wear Industry

While the amount Americans typically spend on weddings has grown, competition and shifting fashion tastes have brought uncertainty to the industry.

News & Analysis

Gap Follows J. Crew in Exiting Challenging Bridal-Wear Industry

While the amount Americans typically spend on weddings has grown, competition and shifting fashion tastes have brought uncertainty to the industry.