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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

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.


Retail

Gap Inc. Names Zac Posen Creative Director

The American designer is tasked with reinvigorating the company’s entire portfolio, working directly alongside its new CEO, Richard Dickson, BoF has learned. He’ll also play a more hands-on role at Old Navy as chief creative officer.

Retail

Gap Inc. Names Zac Posen Creative Director

The American designer is tasked with reinvigorating the company’s entire portfolio, working directly alongside its new CEO, Richard Dickson, BoF has learned. He’ll also play a more hands-on role at Old Navy as chief creative officer.


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.

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.


Retail

Is Gap’s CEO ‘Kenough’ for Investors Seeking a Turnaround?

The apparel company is betting its new CEO, Richard Dickson, can emulate the success he found at Mattel.

Retail

Is Gap’s CEO ‘Kenough’ for Investors Seeking a Turnaround?

The apparel company is betting its new CEO, Richard Dickson, can emulate the success he found at Mattel.


Retail

Can Gap Be Barbie-fied?

Gap’s new CEO is regarded as the architect behind Barbie’s sensational comeback. Can he replicate the playbook to save a $15 billion fashion empire?

Retail

Can Gap Be Barbie-fied?

Gap’s new CEO is regarded as the architect behind Barbie’s sensational comeback. Can he replicate the playbook to save a $15 billion fashion empire?


Partner Content

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.

Partner Content

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.


Sustainability

Apparel Factories in Vietnam Struggle With US Ban on Xinjiang Cotton

Tighter US rules to ban imports from China’s Xinjiang are compounding pressure on Vietnam’s apparel and footwear makers.

Sustainability

Apparel Factories in Vietnam Struggle With US Ban on Xinjiang Cotton

Tighter US rules to ban imports from China’s Xinjiang are compounding pressure on Vietnam’s apparel and footwear makers.


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.


Partner Content

Inside Gap Inc.’s Development Programme for Upcoming Design Talent

BoF talks to senior and entry-level designers at Gap Inc. to learn about the Design Apprenticeship Program and its career development opportunities for underrepresented talent across the company’s brand roster: Gap, Athleta, Banana Republic and Old Navy.

Partner Content

Inside Gap Inc.’s Development Programme for Upcoming Design Talent

BoF talks to senior and entry-level designers at Gap Inc. to learn about the Design Apprenticeship Program and its career development opportunities for underrepresented talent across the company’s brand roster: Gap, Athleta, Banana Republic and Old Navy.


Partner Content

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.

Partner Content

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.