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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

Ralph Lauren to Cut Jobs, Shops and Real Estate

Ralph Lauren Corp said it would cut jobs, close stores and reduce its real estate as part of a sweeping plan to lower costs and revive sales growth.

News & Analysis

Ralph Lauren to Cut Jobs, Shops and Real Estate

Ralph Lauren Corp said it would cut jobs, close stores and reduce its real estate as part of a sweeping plan to lower costs and revive sales growth.


Retail

Gap Says Key Sales Measure Slides 6 Percent in May

Gap says sales at established stores fell 6 percent in May. That was better than the 7 percent decline forecast by Thomson Reuters.

Retail

Gap Says Key Sales Measure Slides 6 Percent in May

Gap says sales at established stores fell 6 percent in May. That was better than the 7 percent decline forecast by Thomson Reuters.


Retail

Gap to Close 75 Old Navy, Banana Republic Stores Outside North America

Gap Inc said it would shut 75 Old Navy and Banana Republic stores overseas markets, as the struggling apparel retailer focuses on its North American market to revive its fortunes.

Retail

Gap to Close 75 Old Navy, Banana Republic Stores Outside North America

Gap Inc said it would shut 75 Old Navy and Banana Republic stores overseas markets, as the struggling apparel retailer focuses on its North American market to revive its fortunes.


Financial Markets

American Eagle, Urban Outfitters Surge After Topping Estimates

American Eagle Outfitters Inc. and Urban Outfitters Inc. both surged in late trading after topping first-quarter earnings estimates, bucking a trend of apparel companies posting weak results.

Financial Markets

American Eagle, Urban Outfitters Surge After Topping Estimates

American Eagle Outfitters Inc. and Urban Outfitters Inc. both surged in late trading after topping first-quarter earnings estimates, bucking a trend of apparel companies posting weak results.


Retail

Gap CEO Says He Would Consider Using Amazon to Reach Customers

Gap Inc. chief executive officer Art Peck said the retailer would consider relying on third-party sellers such as Amazon.com Inc. to reach customers.

Retail

Gap CEO Says He Would Consider Using Amazon to Reach Customers

Gap Inc. chief executive officer Art Peck said the retailer would consider relying on third-party sellers such as Amazon.com Inc. to reach customers.


Retail

Why Americans Aren't Shopping

Unemployment is down, gas is cheap and interest rates remain low. So why is American retail suffering?

Retail

Why Americans Aren't Shopping

Unemployment is down, gas is cheap and interest rates remain low. So why is American retail suffering?


Global Markets

Retailers Stifle US Stocks as Growth Worries Mount

The weakness plaguing consumer companies proved contagious and pushed US stocks to the longest streak of weekly declines since January’s market meltdown.

Global Markets

Retailers Stifle US Stocks as Growth Worries Mount

The weakness plaguing consumer companies proved contagious and pushed US stocks to the longest streak of weekly declines since January’s market meltdown.


Financial Markets

Gap Plummets After Comeback Plan Fails to Revive Sales Growth

Gap Inc. shares plunged as much as 15 percent in late trading after the apparel chain posted disappointing results, a sign the company’s comeback hasn’t materialised.

Financial Markets

Gap Plummets After Comeback Plan Fails to Revive Sales Growth

Gap Inc. shares plunged as much as 15 percent in late trading after the apparel chain posted disappointing results, a sign the company’s comeback hasn’t materialised.


Retail

Can American Retailers Kick Their Discounts Addiction?

Rampant discounting at American retailers is creating a race to the bottom, shrinking profit margins and diminishing brand value. Where will it end?

Retail

Can American Retailers Kick Their Discounts Addiction?

Rampant discounting at American retailers is creating a race to the bottom, shrinking profit margins and diminishing brand value. Where will it end?


Sustainability

Three Years After Rana Plaza, Has Anything Changed?

Since the worst disaster in the history of the garment industry, collaboration on safety has improved, but worker welfare lags behind, experts say.

Sustainability

Three Years After Rana Plaza, Has Anything Changed?

Since the worst disaster in the history of the garment industry, collaboration on safety has improved, but worker welfare lags behind, experts say.