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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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Global Markets

Banana Republic, J. Crew Invade Fashion Week in Search of Cachet

Banana Republic, J. Crew Group Inc. and other mainstream brands are increasing their presence at fashion week this year, shifting the tone of an event known for experimental clothing that few ordinary consumers could afford to buy — or even want to.

Global Markets

Banana Republic, J. Crew Invade Fashion Week in Search of Cachet

Banana Republic, J. Crew Group Inc. and other mainstream brands are increasing their presence at fashion week this year, shifting the tone of an event known for experimental clothing that few ordinary consumers could afford to buy — or even want to.


Financial Markets

Gap Profit Tops Estimates as Old Navy Holiday Sales Increase

Gap Inc., the biggest U.S. apparel-focused retailer, posted preliminary fourth-quarter earnings that topped analysts’ estimates as sales gains at its discount Old Navy stores made up for weakness at its namesake brand.

Financial Markets

Gap Profit Tops Estimates as Old Navy Holiday Sales Increase

Gap Inc., the biggest U.S. apparel-focused retailer, posted preliminary fourth-quarter earnings that topped analysts’ estimates as sales gains at its discount Old Navy stores made up for weakness at its namesake brand.


News & Analysis

Rebekka Bay Exits Gap

Rebekka Bay has left her position as executive vice president and creative director of the long-ailing American brand Gap.

News & Analysis

Rebekka Bay Exits Gap

Rebekka Bay has left her position as executive vice president and creative director of the long-ailing American brand Gap.


Retail

Big Box Retailer Pounces on J.C. Penney’s Closed Stores

When J.C. Penney Co. announced this month that it would shut 40 US stores, At Home Group Inc. saw an opening. Executives at the retail chain called J.C. Penney within a few hours to express interest in buying some of them.

Retail

Big Box Retailer Pounces on J.C. Penney’s Closed Stores

When J.C. Penney Co. announced this month that it would shut 40 US stores, At Home Group Inc. saw an opening. Executives at the retail chain called J.C. Penney within a few hours to express interest in buying some of them.


Retail

The Mall Bites Back as Stores Offer Experiences Lacking Online

While growth in Internet retailing has outpaced store-based sales gains in recent years, the mall is starting to reclaim some ground, data from researcher Euromonitor show.

Retail

The Mall Bites Back as Stores Offer Experiences Lacking Online

While growth in Internet retailing has outpaced store-based sales gains in recent years, the mall is starting to reclaim some ground, data from researcher Euromonitor show.


Financial Markets

US Retailers’ December Sales Beat Estimates Amid Job Growth

U.S. retailers including L Brands Inc., Pier 1 Imports Inc. and Gap Inc. posted December same-store sales that topped analysts’ estimates as improving employment and falling gas prices encouraged shoppers to spend on gifts.

Financial Markets

US Retailers’ December Sales Beat Estimates Amid Job Growth

U.S. retailers including L Brands Inc., Pier 1 Imports Inc. and Gap Inc. posted December same-store sales that topped analysts’ estimates as improving employment and falling gas prices encouraged shoppers to spend on gifts.


Global Markets

Gap Reports Holiday Sales Results, Metric Up 3%

Gap Inc. said late Thursday that a key revenue metric rose 3 percent for the November and December period, as surging sales at its low-priced Old Navy chain offset sluggish business at its namesake business.

Global Markets

Gap Reports Holiday Sales Results, Metric Up 3%

Gap Inc. said late Thursday that a key revenue metric rose 3 percent for the November and December period, as surging sales at its low-priced Old Navy chain offset sluggish business at its namesake business.


Retail

JD.com Gains as Gap Deal Boosts Sales

JD.com Inc. led Chinese e-commerce companies higher in New York after announcing that Gap Inc., the largest U.S. retail chain focused on apparel, opened a store on its sales platform.

Retail

JD.com Gains as Gap Deal Boosts Sales

JD.com Inc. led Chinese e-commerce companies higher in New York after announcing that Gap Inc., the largest U.S. retail chain focused on apparel, opened a store on its sales platform.


Financial Markets

Gap Inc. November Sales Jump 6%

Gap Inc. said late Thursday that a key revenue metric rose 6 percent in November, as surging sales at its low-priced Old Navy chain offset sluggish sales at its namesake business.

Financial Markets

Gap Inc. November Sales Jump 6%

Gap Inc. said late Thursday that a key revenue metric rose 6 percent in November, as surging sales at its low-priced Old Navy chain offset sluggish sales at its namesake business.


China

Reflecting on BoF China's Big Debut

BoF editor-in-chief Imran Amed recaps the week in the business of fashion.

China

Reflecting on BoF China's Big Debut

BoF editor-in-chief Imran Amed recaps the week in the business of fashion.