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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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Beauty

The Original Internet Beauty Brand Is Under Attack

Paula’s Choice found success on the internet, but customers are accusing the skincare brand of abandoning its core values as buzzy rivals grow their positions. Has the charm worn off?

Beauty

The Original Internet Beauty Brand Is Under Attack

Paula’s Choice found success on the internet, but customers are accusing the skincare brand of abandoning its core values as buzzy rivals grow their positions. Has the charm worn off?


News & Analysis

The Challenging, Emotional Remaking of J.Crew

Over the past 15 months, chief executive Jim Brett has lowered prices, added labels, expanded sizes and tried to move beyond the polarising legacy of the brand’s recent past. Will his master plan work?

News & Analysis

The Challenging, Emotional Remaking of J.Crew

Over the past 15 months, chief executive Jim Brett has lowered prices, added labels, expanded sizes and tried to move beyond the polarising legacy of the brand’s recent past. Will his master plan work?


Retail

Op-Ed | What Do You Know, Retailers Are Figuring It Out

This quarter showed that brick-and-mortar shopping can still be a vibrant business, and that old retail dogs can learn new tricks.

Retail

Op-Ed | What Do You Know, Retailers Are Figuring It Out

This quarter showed that brick-and-mortar shopping can still be a vibrant business, and that old retail dogs can learn new tricks.


Retail

Nike, Adidas and Uniqlo Face Off at the US Open

This week, everyone will be talking about what Serena Williams and Roger Federer are wearing on and off the court at the US Open, the health of shopping malls and the stores inside them. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

Retail

Nike, Adidas and Uniqlo Face Off at the US Open

This week, everyone will be talking about what Serena Williams and Roger Federer are wearing on and off the court at the US Open, the health of shopping malls and the stores inside them. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.


Financial Markets

Gap Shares Tumble as Flagship Brand Shows No Sign of Recovery

The Gap brand posted its worst same store sales miss in three quarters.

Financial Markets

Gap Shares Tumble as Flagship Brand Shows No Sign of Recovery

The Gap brand posted its worst same store sales miss in three quarters.


Financial Markets

Old Navy Can’t Save Gap This Time as Weakness Sparks Stock Drop

Gap stores posted same-store sales that fell 5 percent last quarter.

Financial Markets

Old Navy Can’t Save Gap This Time as Weakness Sparks Stock Drop

Gap stores posted same-store sales that fell 5 percent last quarter.


Beauty

Luxury Shudders as China's Tech Sector Stumbles

This week, everyone will be talking about China's troubled tech sector, indie beauty brands and retail earnings. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

Beauty

Luxury Shudders as China's Tech Sector Stumbles

This week, everyone will be talking about China's troubled tech sector, indie beauty brands and retail earnings. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.


Retail

Op-Ed | What Fashion Must Learn from Apple’s $1 Trillion Milestone

Fashion’s future is a long going out of business sale, unless it turns itself upside down, argues John Thorbeck.

Retail

Op-Ed | What Fashion Must Learn from Apple’s $1 Trillion Milestone

Fashion’s future is a long going out of business sale, unless it turns itself upside down, argues John Thorbeck.


Luxury

Nike and VF Corp. Succumb to Activewear Everywhere

This week, everyone will be talking about Nike's embrace of athleisure, the "Crazy Rich Asians" premiere, department stores' financial results and back-to-school sales. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

Luxury

Nike and VF Corp. Succumb to Activewear Everywhere

This week, everyone will be talking about Nike's embrace of athleisure, the "Crazy Rich Asians" premiere, department stores' financial results and back-to-school sales. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.


Retail

Teen Retailers Bet on '90s Fashion for Back-To-School Season

With back-to-school spending expected to rise this year, retailers like Urban Outfitters are hoping '90s wares will lure in teens and young millennials — and boost sales.

Retail

Teen Retailers Bet on '90s Fashion for Back-To-School Season

With back-to-school spending expected to rise this year, retailers like Urban Outfitters are hoping '90s wares will lure in teens and young millennials — and boost sales.