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Gap

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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News & Analysis

Lululemon Searches for New CEO Amid Controversy

As the company looks to rebound after inappropriate workplace behaviour by chief executive Laurent Potdevin, his replacement will need to grow the company internationally while rehabilitating its internal culture.

News & Analysis

Lululemon Searches for New CEO Amid Controversy

As the company looks to rebound after inappropriate workplace behaviour by chief executive Laurent Potdevin, his replacement will need to grow the company internationally while rehabilitating its internal culture.


Sustainability

Social Goods | Gap's Sustainability Pledge, Gender-Free Shopping

This week, Gap Inc. plans to conserve 10 billion litres of water by the end of 2020, while a gender-free retail space aims at gender-nonconforming customers.

Sustainability

Social Goods | Gap's Sustainability Pledge, Gender-Free Shopping

This week, Gap Inc. plans to conserve 10 billion litres of water by the end of 2020, while a gender-free retail space aims at gender-nonconforming customers.


Retail

Everlane’s Five Tactics for Winning at Physical Retail

Four months after opening Everlane’s first permanent store, chief executive Michael Preysman reveals the strategy behind the direct-to-consumer brand’s early offline success.

Retail

Everlane’s Five Tactics for Winning at Physical Retail

Four months after opening Everlane’s first permanent store, chief executive Michael Preysman reveals the strategy behind the direct-to-consumer brand’s early offline success.


China

H&M Launches on Alibaba's Tmall in China

It is the first time H&M has sold its main budget apparel brand through a third party, but it's playing catch-up with some of its major rivals.

China

H&M Launches on Alibaba's Tmall in China

It is the first time H&M has sold its main budget apparel brand through a third party, but it's playing catch-up with some of its major rivals.


News & Analysis

The Need for Speed: How US Retailers Can Keep Up

Big American retail chains are struggling to match the fast-fashion prowess of Zara and H&M but the evolution of Kohl's shows traditional chains can adapt.

News & Analysis

The Need for Speed: How US Retailers Can Keep Up

Big American retail chains are struggling to match the fast-fashion prowess of Zara and H&M but the evolution of Kohl's shows traditional chains can adapt.


News & Analysis

Who Is Most Vulnerable to Amazon's Inexorable Rise?

The e-commerce goliath's low prices, Prime membership benefits and data backbone are eating retail.

News & Analysis

Who Is Most Vulnerable to Amazon's Inexorable Rise?

The e-commerce goliath's low prices, Prime membership benefits and data backbone are eating retail.


Fashion Week

Tommy Hilfiger’s Bet on Instant Gratification Is Paying Off

The all-American brand has its mojo back, having transitioned its collections to align with the consumer calendar.

Fashion Week

Tommy Hilfiger’s Bet on Instant Gratification Is Paying Off

The all-American brand has its mojo back, having transitioned its collections to align with the consumer calendar.


Retail

Society Has Changed. Victoria’s Secret Hasn’t.

The lingerie behemoth is still selling sex like it was 1999 — and new competitors more attuned to today’s cultural reality are taking market share.

Retail

Society Has Changed. Victoria’s Secret Hasn’t.

The lingerie behemoth is still selling sex like it was 1999 — and new competitors more attuned to today’s cultural reality are taking market share.


Financial Markets

Gap Jumps as Old Navy Fuels Optimism for Faster Rebound

Banana Republic and the Gap brand also outpaced estimates.

Financial Markets

Gap Jumps as Old Navy Fuels Optimism for Faster Rebound

Banana Republic and the Gap brand also outpaced estimates.


Retail

Can Anyone Save Gap?

The Gap brand has long struggled to reclaim the glory of its 1990s heyday.

Retail

Can Anyone Save Gap?

The Gap brand has long struggled to reclaim the glory of its 1990s heyday.