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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

Gap’s Old Navy Chain Keeps Retailer’s Turnaround Hopes Alive

Shares at Gap Inc. up 16 percent as revenue grows at the company's lower-priced chain

Retail

Gap’s Old Navy Chain Keeps Retailer’s Turnaround Hopes Alive

Shares at Gap Inc. up 16 percent as revenue grows at the company's lower-priced chain


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Maureen Chiquet Nominated to Canada Goose Board, Tomas Maier Names CEO

This week, former Chanel CEO Maureen Chiquet has been nominated to join the Canada Goose board, while Laurent Claquin, currently head of Kering Americas, will take on the additional role of CEO at Tomas Maier.

Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Maureen Chiquet Nominated to Canada Goose Board, Tomas Maier Names CEO

This week, former Chanel CEO Maureen Chiquet has been nominated to join the Canada Goose board, while Laurent Claquin, currently head of Kering Americas, will take on the additional role of CEO at Tomas Maier.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Mansur Gavriel's New President, Shiseido’s Plan For BareMinerals

This week, Shira Sue Carmi joins Mansur Gavriel as it looks to expand into ready to wear, while Shiseido Americas taps Susan Jurevics to develop its bareMinerals brand.

Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Mansur Gavriel's New President, Shiseido’s Plan For BareMinerals

This week, Shira Sue Carmi joins Mansur Gavriel as it looks to expand into ready to wear, while Shiseido Americas taps Susan Jurevics to develop its bareMinerals brand.


News & Analysis

Why Wealthy Shoppers Won't Buy Ivanka Trump’s Fashion

For the Ivanka Trump brand, fine jewellery has given way to mass-market merchandise sold via the online marketplaces of Walmart, Kmart, and Sears.  

News & Analysis

Why Wealthy Shoppers Won't Buy Ivanka Trump’s Fashion

For the Ivanka Trump brand, fine jewellery has given way to mass-market merchandise sold via the online marketplaces of Walmart, Kmart, and Sears.  


Retail

Gap Inc. Posts Surprise Rise in Same-Store Sales

The company's results are a bright spot in an otherwise gloomy apparel retail industry, which has been hit hard by the growing popularity of online shopping.

Retail

Gap Inc. Posts Surprise Rise in Same-Store Sales

The company's results are a bright spot in an otherwise gloomy apparel retail industry, which has been hit hard by the growing popularity of online shopping.


Retail

Outlook for Mall Retail Worsens as Shoppers Find Inspiration Online

Shoppers aren't just showrooming at stores and then buying the same items online if they can find better prices — it's a more significant separation from the mall.

Retail

Outlook for Mall Retail Worsens as Shoppers Find Inspiration Online

Shoppers aren't just showrooming at stores and then buying the same items online if they can find better prices — it's a more significant separation from the mall.


News & Analysis

‘See Now, Buy Now’ is Not Dead — But Remains Unproven

Silas Chou’s failed experiment at Thakoon is not the end of ‘see now, buy now,’ but it does underscore the limits of the approach for smaller brands and the sheer scale of investment and effort required to make it work.

News & Analysis

‘See Now, Buy Now’ is Not Dead — But Remains Unproven

Silas Chou’s failed experiment at Thakoon is not the end of ‘see now, buy now,’ but it does underscore the limits of the approach for smaller brands and the sheer scale of investment and effort required to make it work.


Workplace & Talent

Banana Republic Hires CEO, Creative Director Leaves Mac Cosmetics

This week, Mark Breitbard has been appointed as chief executive officer of Banana Republic, and Mac Cosmetic's creative director, James Gager, has left his post to join parent company Estée Lauder.

Workplace & Talent

Banana Republic Hires CEO, Creative Director Leaves Mac Cosmetics

This week, Mark Breitbard has been appointed as chief executive officer of Banana Republic, and Mac Cosmetic's creative director, James Gager, has left his post to join parent company Estée Lauder.


Retail

Gap Names Mark Breitbard as New Banana Republic Head

Breitbard will join Gap in early May, having most recently served as the chief executive of San Francisco based-children's apparel retailer Gymboree Corp.

Retail

Gap Names Mark Breitbard as New Banana Republic Head

Breitbard will join Gap in early May, having most recently served as the chief executive of San Francisco based-children's apparel retailer Gymboree Corp.


Financial Markets

Gap Keeps Turnaround Hopes Alive

Investors have been waiting for signals that Peck’s turnaround plan is working.

Financial Markets

Gap Keeps Turnaround Hopes Alive

Investors have been waiting for signals that Peck’s turnaround plan is working.