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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.

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Retail

The Gucci-Gap Divide: How Luxury Is Winning the Race for Millennial Spend

Luxury labels like Gucci and Balenciaga — whose $1,300 'T-Shirt Shirt' spawned countless memes this week — are pulling away from the pack. When was the last time a Gap t-shirt generated that kind of traction on Instagram?

Retail

The Gucci-Gap Divide: How Luxury Is Winning the Race for Millennial Spend

Luxury labels like Gucci and Balenciaga — whose $1,300 'T-Shirt Shirt' spawned countless memes this week — are pulling away from the pack. When was the last time a Gap t-shirt generated that kind of traction on Instagram?


Retail

How Madewell Is Saving J.Crew

Madewell’s double-digital growth is buoying the J.Crew Group as sales at its namesake brand continue to dwindle. President Libby Wadle explains why Madewell is working, and how she plans to keep the momentum going.

Retail

How Madewell Is Saving J.Crew

Madewell’s double-digital growth is buoying the J.Crew Group as sales at its namesake brand continue to dwindle. President Libby Wadle explains why Madewell is working, and how she plans to keep the momentum going.


Financial Markets

Gap Shares Slide After Same-Store Sales Disappoint

Strong results for the apparel retailer's ever reliable Old Navy brand of clothing failed to offset a fall in comparable store sales for the Gap brand.

Financial Markets

Gap Shares Slide After Same-Store Sales Disappoint

Strong results for the apparel retailer's ever reliable Old Navy brand of clothing failed to offset a fall in comparable store sales for the Gap brand.


Financial Markets

Gap Misses First-Quarter Same-Store Sales Estimates

Comparable sales rose 1 percent, while analysts were expecting  a 1.67 percent uptick.

Financial Markets

Gap Misses First-Quarter Same-Store Sales Estimates

Comparable sales rose 1 percent, while analysts were expecting  a 1.67 percent uptick.


News & Analysis

Family Matters: The Pros and Cons of Clan-Run Companies

From Hermès and LVMH to H&M and Ralph Lauren, family control can be a benefit — or a liability.

News & Analysis

Family Matters: The Pros and Cons of Clan-Run Companies

From Hermès and LVMH to H&M and Ralph Lauren, family control can be a benefit — or a liability.


Retail

Gap Apologises for Selling T-Shirt with 'Incorrect' Map of China

Chinese territories, including south Tibet, the island of Taiwan and the South China Sea, were omitted from the map.

Retail

Gap Apologises for Selling T-Shirt with 'Incorrect' Map of China

Chinese territories, including south Tibet, the island of Taiwan and the South China Sea, were omitted from the map.


News & Analysis

Sorry, But Athleisure Is Not Dead

Growth in activewear may be slowing, but significant opportunity remains at the intersection of fashion and fitness — whatever people say about the term athleisure.

News & Analysis

Sorry, But Athleisure Is Not Dead

Growth in activewear may be slowing, but significant opportunity remains at the intersection of fashion and fitness — whatever people say about the term athleisure.


Beauty

One Brand’s Plan for Escaping Bankruptcy

With $214 million in debt due in 2019, Charlotte Russe was facing extinction. Chief executive Jenny Ming reveals how she secured a lifeline and hatched a turnaround plan for the teen retailer.

Beauty

One Brand’s Plan for Escaping Bankruptcy

With $214 million in debt due in 2019, Charlotte Russe was facing extinction. Chief executive Jenny Ming reveals how she secured a lifeline and hatched a turnaround plan for the teen retailer.


News & Analysis

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.

News & Analysis

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.


News & Analysis

Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren Betting on Denim Revival

Jeans have struggled to beat back more comfortable styles such as leggings and yoga wear, but fashion brands are renewing their focus on denim.

News & Analysis

Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren Betting on Denim Revival

Jeans have struggled to beat back more comfortable styles such as leggings and yoga wear, but fashion brands are renewing their focus on denim.