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Gap Inc. is an American retail group based in San Francisco, which is parent to apparel brands Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic, Athleta and more.

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Sustainability

Special Edition: Can Fashion Clean Up Its Act?

As the world grapples with an unprecedented public health and economic crisis, exposing deep-rooted social inequality as a climate emergency looms, the fashion industry must learn to respect both people and the planet. It's time for fashion to build a more responsible business model.

Sustainability

Special Edition: Can Fashion Clean Up Its Act?

As the world grapples with an unprecedented public health and economic crisis, exposing deep-rooted social inequality as a climate emergency looms, the fashion industry must learn to respect both people and the planet. It's time for fashion to build a more responsible business model.


Marketing

How to Avoid the Greenwashing Trap

As sustainability becomes more important to consumers, brands must invest in genuine root and branch reform, manage expectations, be humble and own up to their shortcomings to avoid backlash because consumers ultimately see through platitudes and gimmicky campaigns.

Marketing

How to Avoid the Greenwashing Trap

As sustainability becomes more important to consumers, brands must invest in genuine root and branch reform, manage expectations, be humble and own up to their shortcomings to avoid backlash because consumers ultimately see through platitudes and gimmicky campaigns.


Retail

Gap Sued Over Unpaid Rent at Midtown Manhattan Store

The San Francisco-based company said last month that it had suspended about $115 million worth of rent payments for its stores in North America.

Retail

Gap Sued Over Unpaid Rent at Midtown Manhattan Store

The San Francisco-based company said last month that it had suspended about $115 million worth of rent payments for its stores in North America.


Sustainability

Fashion's Sustainability Goals Threatened By the Crisis

In the midst of the pandemic, brands are continuing to make big, long-term commitments to environmental and social goals, but with money tight, progress is likely to be fraught.

Sustainability

Fashion's Sustainability Goals Threatened By the Crisis

In the midst of the pandemic, brands are continuing to make big, long-term commitments to environmental and social goals, but with money tight, progress is likely to be fraught.


Retail

J.Crew Says Bankruptcy Is the Reset it Needs. But There Actually Has to Be a Reset.

Just because consumers love the brand doesn't mean they want to buy the clothes.

Retail

J.Crew Says Bankruptcy Is the Reset it Needs. But There Actually Has to Be a Reset.

Just because consumers love the brand doesn't mean they want to buy the clothes.


Marketing

The Met Gala That Wasn't

This week, everyone will be talking about the Met Gala that wasn't, big brands on bankruptcy watch and China's sluggish retail sector. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

Marketing

The Met Gala That Wasn't

This week, everyone will be talking about the Met Gala that wasn't, big brands on bankruptcy watch and China's sluggish retail sector. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.


Retail

America’s Retailers Return to Lure Virus-Weary Shoppers to Malls

States including Texas, Georgia and South Carolina are allowing stores to resume business. But no one knows if shoppers will even want to come back — much less spend money on clothing.

Retail

America’s Retailers Return to Lure Virus-Weary Shoppers to Malls

States including Texas, Georgia and South Carolina are allowing stores to resume business. But no one knows if shoppers will even want to come back — much less spend money on clothing.


Retail

Gap Inc. Lays Off 10% of Its Corporate Workforce

The cuts include jobs at Gap, Old Navy and Banana Republic, as the American retail giant scrambles to weather the crisis of Covid-19.

Retail

Gap Inc. Lays Off 10% of Its Corporate Workforce

The cuts include jobs at Gap, Old Navy and Banana Republic, as the American retail giant scrambles to weather the crisis of Covid-19.


Global Markets

Fashion Workers Left Destitute in India

By cancelling orders with Indian suppliers during the country’s chaotic lockdown, global brands are making impoverished workers even more vulnerable in a market where 60 million people depend on the fashion industry for their livelihood.

Global Markets

Fashion Workers Left Destitute in India

By cancelling orders with Indian suppliers during the country’s chaotic lockdown, global brands are making impoverished workers even more vulnerable in a market where 60 million people depend on the fashion industry for their livelihood.


Retail

Gap Suspends $115 Million Monthly Rent Payments

The retailer said it may not have enough funds to run its operations in the next 12 months.

Retail

Gap Suspends $115 Million Monthly Rent Payments

The retailer said it may not have enough funds to run its operations in the next 12 months.