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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

Ralph Lauren Names Patrice Louvet its New CEO

Following the departure of Stefan Larsson, the company has appointed Patrice Louvet as its new chief executive to help lead the latest efforts of its turnaround strategy.

News & Analysis

Ralph Lauren Names Patrice Louvet its New CEO

Following the departure of Stefan Larsson, the company has appointed Patrice Louvet as its new chief executive to help lead the latest efforts of its turnaround strategy.


Retail

What's Eating Columbus, Ohio?

Columbus, Ohio has the country’s highest concentration of fashion designers after New York and Los Angeles. Now, a retail revolution is threatening its beloved mall brands and the idyllic lifestyle they sustain.

Retail

What's Eating Columbus, Ohio?

Columbus, Ohio has the country’s highest concentration of fashion designers after New York and Los Angeles. Now, a retail revolution is threatening its beloved mall brands and the idyllic lifestyle they sustain.


News & Analysis

Western Shoppers Fuel Revival For Made-in-Asia Goods

Asia's trade rebound is happening amid worries over rising protectionism and a still fragile outlook for the world economy that raises the question: how long can the good times last?

News & Analysis

Western Shoppers Fuel Revival For Made-in-Asia Goods

Asia's trade rebound is happening amid worries over rising protectionism and a still fragile outlook for the world economy that raises the question: how long can the good times last?


Technology

Why Are Goop and Airbnb Teaming Up with Condé Nast and Hearst?

In the last week, two very different digital brands have announced partnerships with traditional media giants that will land them on newsstands with printed magazines. Why?

Technology

Why Are Goop and Airbnb Teaming Up with Condé Nast and Hearst?

In the last week, two very different digital brands have announced partnerships with traditional media giants that will land them on newsstands with printed magazines. Why?


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Nordstrom Names CFO, Burberry Appoints CMO

This week, Nordstrom has appointed Anne Bramman as chief financial officer, and Judy Collinson has been named chief merchandising officer of Burberry.

Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Nordstrom Names CFO, Burberry Appoints CMO

This week, Nordstrom has appointed Anne Bramman as chief financial officer, and Judy Collinson has been named chief merchandising officer of Burberry.


News & Analysis

The Top 10 Venture-Backed Fashion Startups

As a spate of disruptive startups inch toward a decade in business, those being disrupted are increasingly turning to acquisitions to better secure their futures. BoF identifies the top targets.

News & Analysis

The Top 10 Venture-Backed Fashion Startups

As a spate of disruptive startups inch toward a decade in business, those being disrupted are increasingly turning to acquisitions to better secure their futures. BoF identifies the top targets.


News & Analysis

Amazon Fashion President Cathy Beaudoin Exits

BoF has learned that Cathy Beaudoin has exited Amazon Fashion, having led the juggernaut’s foray into fashion after onboarding thousands of brands and overseeing the launch of Amazon’s Williamsburg studio.

News & Analysis

Amazon Fashion President Cathy Beaudoin Exits

BoF has learned that Cathy Beaudoin has exited Amazon Fashion, having led the juggernaut’s foray into fashion after onboarding thousands of brands and overseeing the launch of Amazon’s Williamsburg studio.


News & Analysis

Doing Business in Trump’s America

How American fashion brands are grappling with the perils of a post-Trump reality and its impact on trade, manufacturing and immigration.

News & Analysis

Doing Business in Trump’s America

How American fashion brands are grappling with the perils of a post-Trump reality and its impact on trade, manufacturing and immigration.


China

When the Name Game Gets Serious in China

In this month’s China Edit, the backlash surrounding Airbnb's new Chinese name highlights the importance of brand naming, while China’s biggest women’s footwear retailer is up for sale.

China

When the Name Game Gets Serious in China

In this month’s China Edit, the backlash surrounding Airbnb's new Chinese name highlights the importance of brand naming, while China’s biggest women’s footwear retailer is up for sale.


Workplace & Talent

The Best Companies To Work For In Fashion

The Business of Fashion surveyed over 2,600 industry professionals, representing more than 190 leading fashion companies around the world for our first annual report on the best companies to work for in fashion.

Workplace & Talent

The Best Companies To Work For In Fashion

The Business of Fashion surveyed over 2,600 industry professionals, representing more than 190 leading fashion companies around the world for our first annual report on the best companies to work for in fashion.