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Gap Inc.

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.

Gap Inc.
News & Analysis

Op-Ed | Nordstrom Really Needs an Anniversary Sale Win

The deals bonanza represents an especially important test for the department store.

News & Analysis

Op-Ed | Nordstrom Really Needs an Anniversary Sale Win

The deals bonanza represents an especially important test for the department store.


News & Analysis

A Humble Fabric Helped India Fight British Rule. Now It's Big Business.

From Levi’s and Gap to Issey Miyake, global brands are tapping the business potential of khadi, the fabric promoted by Mahatma Gandhi during India’s struggle for independence.

News & Analysis

A Humble Fabric Helped India Fight British Rule. Now It's Big Business.

From Levi’s and Gap to Issey Miyake, global brands are tapping the business potential of khadi, the fabric promoted by Mahatma Gandhi during India’s struggle for independence.


Retail

Op-Ed | Zara's Hot Polka Dot Dress Beats Big Data

With other retailers finally catching up to Inditex's super fast supply chain, the world's biggest fashion retailer will have to rely on its ability to spot trends and make blockbuster items to maintain its competitive edge.

Retail

Op-Ed | Zara's Hot Polka Dot Dress Beats Big Data

With other retailers finally catching up to Inditex's super fast supply chain, the world's biggest fashion retailer will have to rely on its ability to spot trends and make blockbuster items to maintain its competitive edge.


Financial Markets

J.Crew Taps Banks for IPO of Madewell

Madewell's initial offering will reportedly take place sometime after the US Labour Day holiday in September.

Financial Markets

J.Crew Taps Banks for IPO of Madewell

Madewell's initial offering will reportedly take place sometime after the US Labour Day holiday in September.


Retail

Inditex Is Still Betting on Brick-and-Mortar Retail

The Zara-owner has cut the number of stores it has in its home market, but is expanding the footprint of existing locations.

Retail

Inditex Is Still Betting on Brick-and-Mortar Retail

The Zara-owner has cut the number of stores it has in its home market, but is expanding the footprint of existing locations.


News & Analysis

Inditex Says Sales on Track as Profitability Improves

The results have quelled analyst concerns that the group's sales forecasts may be too challenging.

News & Analysis

Inditex Says Sales on Track as Profitability Improves

The results have quelled analyst concerns that the group's sales forecasts may be too challenging.


Workplace & Talent

At Old Navy, Optimising for Positive Impact

Old Navy is optimising its family-oriented culture to achieve its business goals and positively impact both the individuals it employs and the communities it supports.

Workplace & Talent

At Old Navy, Optimising for Positive Impact

Old Navy is optimising its family-oriented culture to achieve its business goals and positively impact both the individuals it employs and the communities it supports.


News & Analysis

The Retail Apocalypse Is Back

In the last two weeks, American retailers from Abercrombie to Nordstrom posted disappointing quarterly sales, despite making many of the right moves.

News & Analysis

The Retail Apocalypse Is Back

In the last two weeks, American retailers from Abercrombie to Nordstrom posted disappointing quarterly sales, despite making many of the right moves.


News & Analysis

Weakness at Gap's Old Navy Makes Analysts Question Spin-Off

Formerly the most profitable in Gap Inc's portfolio, the American retailer reported negative comparable sales at a 10 percent drop, the worst in four years.

News & Analysis

Weakness at Gap's Old Navy Makes Analysts Question Spin-Off

Formerly the most profitable in Gap Inc's portfolio, the American retailer reported negative comparable sales at a 10 percent drop, the worst in four years.


Financial Markets

When Retailers Lose the Thread a $2.7 Billion Wipeout Ensues

Canada Goose, Abercrombie & Fitch and Capri Holdings posted historic stock declines this week, together erasing about $2.7 billion in market capitalisation.

Financial Markets

When Retailers Lose the Thread a $2.7 Billion Wipeout Ensues

Canada Goose, Abercrombie & Fitch and Capri Holdings posted historic stock declines this week, together erasing about $2.7 billion in market capitalisation.