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Gap is an American apparel retail company. Founded in 1969 in San Francisco, Gap is owned by parent company Gap Inc., which also operates Old Navy, Banana Republic and Athleta.

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Luxury

The Story of Telfar: Agony, Ecstasy and Covid-19

After more than a decade of toil, American designer Telfar Clemens was finally poised for mainstream success, with a hit bag nicknamed the ‘Bushwick Birkin’ and a cultural message ripe for the times. Then came coronavirus.

Luxury

The Story of Telfar: Agony, Ecstasy and Covid-19

After more than a decade of toil, American designer Telfar Clemens was finally poised for mainstream success, with a hit bag nicknamed the ‘Bushwick Birkin’ and a cultural message ripe for the times. Then came coronavirus.


Retail

Gap Inc. Cancels Summer and Fall Orders As Covid-19 Bites

The US retailing giant asked suppliers to stop shipping orders and halt production for the fall season, taking drastic measures to mitigate fallout from a widespread retail lockdown.

Retail

Gap Inc. Cancels Summer and Fall Orders As Covid-19 Bites

The US retailing giant asked suppliers to stop shipping orders and halt production for the fall season, taking drastic measures to mitigate fallout from a widespread retail lockdown.


Fashion Week

A Year Without Fashion Shows

It’s increasingly likely that fashion shows will be cancelled for the duration of the year. What will be lost? How might the industry adapt? And what will fashion week look like when the crisis ends?

Fashion Week

A Year Without Fashion Shows

It’s increasingly likely that fashion shows will be cancelled for the duration of the year. What will be lost? How might the industry adapt? And what will fashion week look like when the crisis ends?


Workplace & Talent

How Businesses Can Best Manage Layoffs and Furloughs

BoF talked to lawyers, experts and executives to understand how companies can properly — and respectfully — handle the situation.

Workplace & Talent

How Businesses Can Best Manage Layoffs and Furloughs

BoF talked to lawyers, experts and executives to understand how companies can properly — and respectfully — handle the situation.


Global Markets

Bangladesh to Lose Billions in Export Revenue

The second-largest apparel producer after China is set to lose $6 billion in export revenue as the world's largest retailers cancel orders, jeopardising millions of jobs in the poor South Asian nation.

Global Markets

Bangladesh to Lose Billions in Export Revenue

The second-largest apparel producer after China is set to lose $6 billion in export revenue as the world's largest retailers cancel orders, jeopardising millions of jobs in the poor South Asian nation.


Retail

Keeping Track of Fashion's Layoffs

From Macy’s to Everlane, the retail industry is bracing for more layoffs as store closures and economic turmoil hurt sales.

Retail

Keeping Track of Fashion's Layoffs

From Macy’s to Everlane, the retail industry is bracing for more layoffs as store closures and economic turmoil hurt sales.


Financial Markets

Which Retailers Have Been Hit Hardest by the Covid-19 Crash?

Without a reliable revenue stream, retailers with ample cash on hand are better positioned to weather the storm, analysts say. But some categories are faring better than others, like sportswear and heritage luxury.

Financial Markets

Which Retailers Have Been Hit Hardest by the Covid-19 Crash?

Without a reliable revenue stream, retailers with ample cash on hand are better positioned to weather the storm, analysts say. But some categories are faring better than others, like sportswear and heritage luxury.


Retail

Fashion on Lockdown: What's Closed, What's Cancelled

BoF is keeping tabs on the cancellations and closures sweeping the industry as brands, retailers and event producers grapple with how to manage the Covid-19 pandemic.

Retail

Fashion on Lockdown: What's Closed, What's Cancelled

BoF is keeping tabs on the cancellations and closures sweeping the industry as brands, retailers and event producers grapple with how to manage the Covid-19 pandemic.


Retail

Gap Sees 2020 Profit Above Estimates

Despite beating market expectations, the American retailer flagged a $100 million sales hit in Asia and Europe from the coronavirus.

Retail

Gap Sees 2020 Profit Above Estimates

Despite beating market expectations, the American retailer flagged a $100 million sales hit in Asia and Europe from the coronavirus.


Retail

Everyone Loves Sweatsuits and Fashion Is Cashing In

Brands high and low are hopping on the Instagrammable trend— but will fast fashion's cheap-and-chic options defeat them all?

Retail

Everyone Loves Sweatsuits and Fashion Is Cashing In

Brands high and low are hopping on the Instagrammable trend— but will fast fashion's cheap-and-chic options defeat them all?