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.


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.”

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.”

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Signing retailers to long leases — and hoping they don't declare bankruptcy — is fast becoming an outdated formula.

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Signing retailers to long leases — and hoping they don't declare bankruptcy — is fast becoming an outdated formula.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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?

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.

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.