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Gap Inc.

Gap Inc. is an American retail group based in San Francisco, which is parent to apparel brands Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic, Athleta and more.

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News & Analysis

Sorry, But Athleisure Is Not Dead

Growth in activewear may be slowing, but significant opportunity remains at the intersection of fashion and fitness — whatever people say about the term athleisure.

News & Analysis

Sorry, But Athleisure Is Not Dead

Growth in activewear may be slowing, but significant opportunity remains at the intersection of fashion and fitness — whatever people say about the term athleisure.


Beauty

One Brand’s Plan for Escaping Bankruptcy

With $214 million in debt due in 2019, Charlotte Russe was facing extinction. Chief executive Jenny Ming reveals how she secured a lifeline and hatched a turnaround plan for the teen retailer.

Beauty

One Brand’s Plan for Escaping Bankruptcy

With $214 million in debt due in 2019, Charlotte Russe was facing extinction. Chief executive Jenny Ming reveals how she secured a lifeline and hatched a turnaround plan for the teen retailer.


News & Analysis

Gap Follows J. Crew in Exiting Challenging Bridal-Wear Industry

While the amount Americans typically spend on weddings has grown, competition and shifting fashion tastes have brought uncertainty to the industry.

News & Analysis

Gap Follows J. Crew in Exiting Challenging Bridal-Wear Industry

While the amount Americans typically spend on weddings has grown, competition and shifting fashion tastes have brought uncertainty to the industry.


News & Analysis

Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren Betting on Denim Revival

Jeans have struggled to beat back more comfortable styles such as leggings and yoga wear, but fashion brands are renewing their focus on denim.

News & Analysis

Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren Betting on Denim Revival

Jeans have struggled to beat back more comfortable styles such as leggings and yoga wear, but fashion brands are renewing their focus on denim.


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

US Retailers Urge Trump Against China Tariffs

Wal-Mart, Target Corp and Macy's sent a letter urging Donald Trump not to impose $60 billion in tariffs on Chinese goods ranging from electronics to apparel.

News & Analysis

US Retailers Urge Trump Against China Tariffs

Wal-Mart, Target Corp and Macy's sent a letter urging Donald Trump not to impose $60 billion in tariffs on Chinese goods ranging from electronics to apparel.


Beauty

Investors: Beware the Beauty Bubble

Eager buyers are driving beauty and personal care valuations up, but industry insiders see risks.

Beauty

Investors: Beware the Beauty Bubble

Eager buyers are driving beauty and personal care valuations up, but industry insiders see risks.


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.


News & Analysis

What Gucci's Gun Stance Says About the End of Corporate Neutrality

Neutrality on political issues was once the norm, but millennial spending power and political polarisation mean it's now riskier to be neutral than to take a stance.

News & Analysis

What Gucci's Gun Stance Says About the End of Corporate Neutrality

Neutrality on political issues was once the norm, but millennial spending power and political polarisation mean it's now riskier to be neutral than to take a stance.


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.