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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.

Gap Inc.
Global Markets

Retailers Stifle US Stocks as Growth Worries Mount

The weakness plaguing consumer companies proved contagious and pushed US stocks to the longest streak of weekly declines since January’s market meltdown.

Global Markets

Retailers Stifle US Stocks as Growth Worries Mount

The weakness plaguing consumer companies proved contagious and pushed US stocks to the longest streak of weekly declines since January’s market meltdown.


Financial Markets

Gap Plummets After Comeback Plan Fails to Revive Sales Growth

Gap Inc. shares plunged as much as 15 percent in late trading after the apparel chain posted disappointing results, a sign the company’s comeback hasn’t materialised.

Financial Markets

Gap Plummets After Comeback Plan Fails to Revive Sales Growth

Gap Inc. shares plunged as much as 15 percent in late trading after the apparel chain posted disappointing results, a sign the company’s comeback hasn’t materialised.


Retail

Can American Retailers Kick Their Discounts Addiction?

Rampant discounting at American retailers is creating a race to the bottom, shrinking profit margins and diminishing brand value. Where will it end?

Retail

Can American Retailers Kick Their Discounts Addiction?

Rampant discounting at American retailers is creating a race to the bottom, shrinking profit margins and diminishing brand value. Where will it end?


Sustainability

Three Years After Rana Plaza, Has Anything Changed?

Since the worst disaster in the history of the garment industry, collaboration on safety has improved, but worker welfare lags behind, experts say.

Sustainability

Three Years After Rana Plaza, Has Anything Changed?

Since the worst disaster in the history of the garment industry, collaboration on safety has improved, but worker welfare lags behind, experts say.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Sonia Syngal to Old Navy, Ivan Fernandez to Retire, Macy's CMO Exits

BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.


News & Analysis

Gap Inc Names Sonia Syngal as Old Navy Head

Apparel retailer Gap Inc said it appointed Sonia Syngal as the president of Gap's Old Navy division, a post which was vacant since the departure of Stefan Larsson.

News & Analysis

Gap Inc Names Sonia Syngal as Old Navy Head

Apparel retailer Gap Inc said it appointed Sonia Syngal as the president of Gap's Old Navy division, a post which was vacant since the departure of Stefan Larsson.


Financial Markets

Uniqlo: Again the Face of Japan's Deflating Economy

A stunning move by the Bank of Japan to introduce negative interest rates in January to try to get companies and consumers spending again has yet to boost sales, stock prices or arrest an unwelcome rise in the yen.

Financial Markets

Uniqlo: Again the Face of Japan's Deflating Economy

A stunning move by the Bank of Japan to introduce negative interest rates in January to try to get companies and consumers spending again has yet to boost sales, stock prices or arrest an unwelcome rise in the yen.


Financial Markets

Gap Reports 2 Percent Drop in Revenue Measure for February

Gap Inc. is reporting a 2 percent drop in a key revenue measure for February, dragged down by weakness at its Banana Republic stores.

Financial Markets

Gap Reports 2 Percent Drop in Revenue Measure for February

Gap Inc. is reporting a 2 percent drop in a key revenue measure for February, dragged down by weakness at its Banana Republic stores.


Financial Markets

Gap Profit Forecast Trails Some Estimates Amid Turnaround Effort

Gap Inc. forecast profit this year that trailed some analysts’ estimates as the company tries to revive sales.

Financial Markets

Gap Profit Forecast Trails Some Estimates Amid Turnaround Effort

Gap Inc. forecast profit this year that trailed some analysts’ estimates as the company tries to revive sales.


Financial Markets

Ralph Lauren Shares Tumble After Company Cuts Annual Forecast

Ralph Lauren Corp., the apparel company known for preppy fashions, fell as much as 13 percent in early trading after cutting its annual forecast.

Financial Markets

Ralph Lauren Shares Tumble After Company Cuts Annual Forecast

Ralph Lauren Corp., the apparel company known for preppy fashions, fell as much as 13 percent in early trading after cutting its annual forecast.