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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.
Retail

Gap to End 'On-Call' Shifts for Workers

Gap Inc said it would end on-call shifts at all of its stores and improve scheduling policies to provide employees with at least 10-14 days' notice.


Sustainability

Under New Direction, Parsons Puts Sustainability First

Set to join Parsons as the new dean of fashion, Burak Cakmak speaks to BoF about his vision for one of world’s most distinguished creative incubators.


Financial Markets

Gap’s Earnings Meet Estimates as New CEO Works to Revamp Chain

Gap Inc. reported second-quarter profit that met analysts’ estimates as the company revamps its flagship brand.


Retail

Deeper Back-To-School Discounts to Hurt Teen Clothing Retailers

US teenage apparel retailers face another tough back-to-school season as they are forced to discount more to lure customers who are flocking to trendier shops and embracing online shopping.


Financial Markets

J. Crew Debuts Value-Focused 'Mercantile' Brand to Spark Growth

J. Crew Group Inc., seeking to win over more cost-conscious shoppers, is introducing a new brand that will sell apparel at lower prices.


News & Analysis

Amazon Fashion, Playing the Long Game

The e-commerce giant — and sponsor of New York’s first-ever men’s fashion week — is determined to crack fashion.


News & Analysis

Gap Studies Old Navy’s Blockbuster Pixie Pants to Spur Comeback

The speed in turning ideas into sales has helped Old Navy become Gap Inc.’s star performer and shows how the company’s namesake brand and upscale Banana Republic chain should operate, chief executive officer Art Peck said.


Retail

Gap to Shut Down a Quarter of Stores in Turnaround Attempt

About 175 underperforming Gap stores will close in North America as part of a comeback plan for the business, which has posted sales declines for five straight quarters and lagged behind its sister chain Old Navy.



Financial Markets

Gap Meets Estimates as Old Navy Helps Prop Up Retailer

Gap Inc. posted first-quarter profit that met analysts’ estimates after its Old Navy chain helped make up for sluggish sales at its other divisions.