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Banana Republic

Banana Republic, owned by Gap Inc., is a global apparel and accessories brand founded in 1978 in California. The company also produces home accessories under its sub-brand BR Home.

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Financial Markets

US Retailers’ December Sales Beat Estimates Amid Job Growth

U.S. retailers including L Brands Inc., Pier 1 Imports Inc. and Gap Inc. posted December same-store sales that topped analysts’ estimates as improving employment and falling gas prices encouraged shoppers to spend on gifts.


Global Markets

Gap Reports Holiday Sales Results, Metric Up 3%

Gap Inc. said late Thursday that a key revenue metric rose 3 percent for the November and December period, as surging sales at its low-priced Old Navy chain offset sluggish business at its namesake business.


Financial Markets

Gap Inc. November Sales Jump 6%

Gap Inc. said late Thursday that a key revenue metric rose 6 percent in November, as surging sales at its low-priced Old Navy chain offset sluggish sales at its namesake business.


Retail

It’s The Most Wonderful Time of Year for US Retail Hires

NEW YORK, United States — Wanda Tucker was hired on the spot for a part-time job with Gap Inc.'s Banana Republic chain earlier this month after


Workplace & Talent

Art Peck, Incoming Chief Executive Officer, Gap Inc.

BoF speaks to Art Peck, incoming chief executive of Gap Inc., to discuss his imminent take over from Glenn Murphy in a market being reshaped by digital technology and fast-fashion competitors.



Financial Markets

Gap Lowers Profit Forecast as Sales Slump at Namesake Brand

SAN FRANCISCO, United States — Gap Inc., the biggest U.S. apparel- focused retailer, cut its annual profit forecast as sales at its namesake brand


Retail

New Presidents Named at Ailing Banana Republic, Gap Brands

Gap Inc. incoming chief executive officer Art Peck is overhauling management at the ailing Banana Republic and Gap brands.


Financial Markets

Gap Shares Surge After 3Q Earnings Exceed Estimates

Gap Inc. shares rose as much as 6.1 percent in late trading after preliminary third-quarter earnings topped analysts’ estimates, helped by cost cuts and a tax gain.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Galliano Joins Margiela, Guillaume Henry to Nina Ricci, Gap's CEO

LONDON, United Kingdom — BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.