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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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News & Analysis

An Inflection Point for Indian Models

Demand for uniqueness and the growth of India’s fashion market are fuelling the rise of Indian models.

News & Analysis

An Inflection Point for Indian Models

Demand for uniqueness and the growth of India’s fashion market are fuelling the rise of Indian models.


News & Analysis

Retail Stocks Climb After Strong Start to Holiday Sales

Cyber Monday is expected to drive $6.6 billion in internet sales this year as the biggest US online shopping day on record.

News & Analysis

Retail Stocks Climb After Strong Start to Holiday Sales

Cyber Monday is expected to drive $6.6 billion in internet sales this year as the biggest US online shopping day on record.


News & Analysis

Online Retailers Navigate the Cyber Monday Conundrum

Brands don’t want you to wait until after Thanksgiving to start buying. They want you to spend now. In fact, they may be counting on it.

News & Analysis

Online Retailers Navigate the Cyber Monday Conundrum

Brands don’t want you to wait until after Thanksgiving to start buying. They want you to spend now. In fact, they may be counting on it.


Financial Markets

BoF Exclusive | Stitch Fix Founder on How to Get to IPO

As the personal styling service debuts on the NASDAQ stock exchange today, Stitch Fix chief executive Katrina Lake shares the secrets to the company’s success.

Financial Markets

BoF Exclusive | Stitch Fix Founder on How to Get to IPO

As the personal styling service debuts on the NASDAQ stock exchange today, Stitch Fix chief executive Katrina Lake shares the secrets to the company’s success.


Financial Markets

Gap’s Old Navy Boosts Hopes for Turnaround

Gap Inc posted third-quarter earnings that topped analysts’ estimates as comparable sales grew at both the flagship brand — the first time in 15 quarters — and value-focused Old Navy.

Financial Markets

Gap’s Old Navy Boosts Hopes for Turnaround

Gap Inc posted third-quarter earnings that topped analysts’ estimates as comparable sales grew at both the flagship brand — the first time in 15 quarters — and value-focused Old Navy.


China

China's E-Tailers Battle in Run-Up to Singles’ Day

China's Singles’ Day now dwarfs Black Friday and Cyber Monday as the world's biggest online shopping event. BoF investigates how online fashion giants are fighting for market share.

China

China's E-Tailers Battle in Run-Up to Singles’ Day

China's Singles’ Day now dwarfs Black Friday and Cyber Monday as the world's biggest online shopping event. BoF investigates how online fashion giants are fighting for market share.


Luxury

Making Sense of The Dior Gap

While critics are largely dismissive of Maria Grazia Chiuri’s Dior, her work is driving positive sales momentum, reflecting the rise of today’s direct-to-consumer reality.

Luxury

Making Sense of The Dior Gap

While critics are largely dismissive of Maria Grazia Chiuri’s Dior, her work is driving positive sales momentum, reflecting the rise of today’s direct-to-consumer reality.


Sustainability

Social Goods | France Introduces Photoshopping Laws, Can Fashion Ever Be Sustainable?

This week, retouched images are to come with a warning under French law, and can the industry find sustainable solutions to fast fashion's environmental problem?

Sustainability

Social Goods | France Introduces Photoshopping Laws, Can Fashion Ever Be Sustainable?

This week, retouched images are to come with a warning under French law, and can the industry find sustainable solutions to fast fashion's environmental problem?


News & Analysis

Tim Hamilton Joins The North Face as Head of Global Creative

The three-time CFDA Award nominee rose to critical acclaim in 2007 with his namesake minimalist menswear brand.

News & Analysis

Tim Hamilton Joins The North Face as Head of Global Creative

The three-time CFDA Award nominee rose to critical acclaim in 2007 with his namesake minimalist menswear brand.


News & Analysis

Citizens of Humanity Reclaims Independence in Break From Investors

The premium denim label is implementing a creative restructuring as management buys back the company from its founder and private equity firm.  

News & Analysis

Citizens of Humanity Reclaims Independence in Break From Investors

The premium denim label is implementing a creative restructuring as management buys back the company from its founder and private equity firm.