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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.

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News & Analysis

What Gucci's Gun Stance Says About the End of Corporate Neutrality

Neutrality on political issues was once the norm, but millennial spending power and political polarisation mean it's now riskier to be neutral than to take a stance.

News & Analysis

What Gucci's Gun Stance Says About the End of Corporate Neutrality

Neutrality on political issues was once the norm, but millennial spending power and political polarisation mean it's now riskier to be neutral than to take a stance.


Financial Markets

Gap Jumps as Old Navy Fuels Optimism for Faster Rebound

Banana Republic and the Gap brand also outpaced estimates.

Financial Markets

Gap Jumps as Old Navy Fuels Optimism for Faster Rebound

Banana Republic and the Gap brand also outpaced estimates.


Workplace & Talent

Announcing Gap Inc. as a New Partner on BoF Careers

BoF welcomes Gap Inc. and its brands Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy, Athleta and Intermix to BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.

Workplace & Talent

Announcing Gap Inc. as a New Partner on BoF Careers

BoF welcomes Gap Inc. and its brands Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy, Athleta and Intermix to BoF Careers, the global marketplace for fashion talent.


Retail

Op-Ed | What Gap and J. Crew Can Learn From the Grocery Aisle

The giants of the packaged-food sector are adding new concepts to their stables to adapt to today's shoppers — and specialty apparel chains could benefit from the same approach.

Retail

Op-Ed | What Gap and J. Crew Can Learn From the Grocery Aisle

The giants of the packaged-food sector are adding new concepts to their stables to adapt to today's shoppers — and specialty apparel chains could benefit from the same approach.


News & Analysis

Deborah Lloyd Exits Kate Spade, Nicola Glass Appointed Creative Director

Glass, who currently oversees accessories design at Michael Kors, was tapped by Tapestry, which acquired the brand in May.

News & Analysis

Deborah Lloyd Exits Kate Spade, Nicola Glass Appointed Creative Director

Glass, who currently oversees accessories design at Michael Kors, was tapped by Tapestry, which acquired the brand in May.


Retail

Gap CEO Is 'Drawing Line in Sand' With Shift to Old Navy

The idea is to focus on the areas with the most potential for fuelling growth — rather than having unrealistic expectations for the older divisions.

Retail

Gap CEO Is 'Drawing Line in Sand' With Shift to Old Navy

The idea is to focus on the areas with the most potential for fuelling growth — rather than having unrealistic expectations for the older divisions.


News & Analysis

What’s Next for the CFDA?

CFDA chief executive Steven Kolb and chairwoman Diane von Furstenberg outline their plans for the future amidst criticism and a designer exodus from New York Fashion Week.

News & Analysis

What’s Next for the CFDA?

CFDA chief executive Steven Kolb and chairwoman Diane von Furstenberg outline their plans for the future amidst criticism and a designer exodus from New York Fashion Week.


News & Analysis

Maria Cornejo: 'Know Who You Are'

The hyper-focused designer of Zero + Maria Cornejo reflects on 20 years of a brand built on point of view and word of mouth.

News & Analysis

Maria Cornejo: 'Know Who You Are'

The hyper-focused designer of Zero + Maria Cornejo reflects on 20 years of a brand built on point of view and word of mouth.


Retail

J.Crew’s ‘Fast Fashion’ Pivot

The era of the ‘merchant prince’ is giving way to a new reality where technology-driven supply chains are as important as design. Can J.Crew adapt?

Retail

J.Crew’s ‘Fast Fashion’ Pivot

The era of the ‘merchant prince’ is giving way to a new reality where technology-driven supply chains are as important as design. Can J.Crew adapt?


Retail

Gap Inc. Shifts Focus Towards Old Navy and Athleta

The company will close 200 Gap and Banana Republic stores in the next three years and open 270 Old Navy and Athleta stores during the same period.

Retail

Gap Inc. Shifts Focus Towards Old Navy and Athleta

The company will close 200 Gap and Banana Republic stores in the next three years and open 270 Old Navy and Athleta stores during the same period.