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Old Navy

Old Navy, founded in 1994, is a global apparel and accessories brand with its headquarters in San Francisco. It is owned by parent company Gap Inc., one of the largest apparel companies in the US.

Old Navy
Horacio Barbeito
Horacio Barbeito

President and CEO, Old Navy

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Old Navy is a global apparel and accessories brand that believes in the democracy of style, making high quality, must-have fashion essentials for the whole family, while delivering incredible value, and fun, unique store experiences. Old Navy opened its first store in 1994 in the United States and since has expanded its international presence with Company-operated stores in Canada, China, and Mexico, as well as franchise stores in seven countries. Customers can purchase Old Navy products globally in Company-operated and franchise stores and online.

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TYPEPublic
ESTABLISHED1994
HEADQUARTERSUnited States
EMPLOYEES> 10,000

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Why Every Fashion Brand Thinks It’s a Sportswear Label Now

From Balenciaga to Old Navy, all sorts of fashion brands are attempting to capitalise on the activewear boom with collections of sweats, shorts and workout tees. Sometimes these clothes stick the landing, but it often comes off as just sweaty.

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Why Every Fashion Brand Thinks It’s a Sportswear Label Now

From Balenciaga to Old Navy, all sorts of fashion brands are attempting to capitalise on the activewear boom with collections of sweats, shorts and workout tees. Sometimes these clothes stick the landing, but it often comes off as just sweaty.


Retail

Gap Taps Reed Krakoff and John Demsey to Lead Push Into Accessories and Beauty

Gap Inc. said it plans to launch beauty at Old Navy this fall in 150 stores, including some in the form of shop-in-shops. Accessories will encompass handbags, jewellery and leather goods across its portfolio. But venturing into new categories will pose a risk for a retailer still in the early innings of a turnaround.

Retail

Gap Taps Reed Krakoff and John Demsey to Lead Push Into Accessories and Beauty

Gap Inc. said it plans to launch beauty at Old Navy this fall in 150 stores, including some in the form of shop-in-shops. Accessories will encompass handbags, jewellery and leather goods across its portfolio. But venturing into new categories will pose a risk for a retailer still in the early innings of a turnaround.


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Gap Drops After Tariffs’ Tolls and Athleta Weigh on Performance

Changes at the San Francisco-based company’s namesake brand and Old Navy seem to be working, but Banana Republic and Athleta haven’t bounced back as quickly. 

Retail

Gap Drops After Tariffs’ Tolls and Athleta Weigh on Performance

Changes at the San Francisco-based company’s namesake brand and Old Navy seem to be working, but Banana Republic and Athleta haven’t bounced back as quickly. 


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How Gap Inc. Champions San Francisco’s Creative Community

With initiatives designed to uplift local artisans and empower employees’ creative pursuits, Gap Inc. is fostering ties to the creative community in the West Coast city and celebrating its artistic legacy while nurturing employee creativity and entrepreneurship at large.

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How Gap Inc. Champions San Francisco’s Creative Community

With initiatives designed to uplift local artisans and empower employees’ creative pursuits, Gap Inc. is fostering ties to the creative community in the West Coast city and celebrating its artistic legacy while nurturing employee creativity and entrepreneurship at large.


Retail

This Week, a Check-In on Gap’s Turnaround Efforts

Gap Inc. will follow up a month of red-carpet highlights with an update on whether its efforts to reignite sales are paying off.

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This Week, a Check-In on Gap’s Turnaround Efforts

Gap Inc. will follow up a month of red-carpet highlights with an update on whether its efforts to reignite sales are paying off.


Retail

Op-Ed | With Zac Posen, Gap Needs to Avoid Repeating a Big Mistake

Gap Inc.’s bet on bringing a touch of luxury to its affordable clothing line could be a strong one, but it must be mindful not to repeat its recent mistakes in trying to force a mainstream brand onto the runway as it did with Banana Republic.

Retail

Op-Ed | With Zac Posen, Gap Needs to Avoid Repeating a Big Mistake

Gap Inc.’s bet on bringing a touch of luxury to its affordable clothing line could be a strong one, but it must be mindful not to repeat its recent mistakes in trying to force a mainstream brand onto the runway as it did with Banana Republic.


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The BoF Podcast | Richard Dickson on How to Recapture the Magic of Gap

CEO Richard Dickson, the executive responsible for Barbiemania in 2023, is now trying to give Gap the same treatment.

Retail

The BoF Podcast | Richard Dickson on How to Recapture the Magic of Gap

CEO Richard Dickson, the executive responsible for Barbiemania in 2023, is now trying to give Gap the same treatment.


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At Gap Inc., Unlocking Creativity Through Internal Mobility

BoF learns about the development and upskilling opportunities that working for a portfolio company like Gap Inc. enables, hearing from creatives who have worked across more than one of its brands — Gap, Athleta, Banana Republic and Old Navy.

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At Gap Inc., Unlocking Creativity Through Internal Mobility

BoF learns about the development and upskilling opportunities that working for a portfolio company like Gap Inc. enables, hearing from creatives who have worked across more than one of its brands — Gap, Athleta, Banana Republic and Old Navy.


Retail

Op-Ed | Yeezy Was Never Going to Save Gap. What Can?

It’s been nine months since Gap Inc. ousted its chief executive officer. Since then, it’s ended a once-promising partnership with Kanye West (a.k.a Ye), shaken up its executive ranks, delivered disappointing results and, so far, failed to name a successor.

Retail

Op-Ed | Yeezy Was Never Going to Save Gap. What Can?

It’s been nine months since Gap Inc. ousted its chief executive officer. Since then, it’s ended a once-promising partnership with Kanye West (a.k.a Ye), shaken up its executive ranks, delivered disappointing results and, so far, failed to name a successor.


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Building the Future of Creative Collaboration at Gap Inc.

BoF learns how the parent company of Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic and Athleta is optimising collaborative working practices and workspaces for its creative teams in a post-pandemic workplace.

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Building the Future of Creative Collaboration at Gap Inc.

BoF learns how the parent company of Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic and Athleta is optimising collaborative working practices and workspaces for its creative teams in a post-pandemic workplace.