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Gap is an American apparel retail company. Founded in 1969 in San Francisco, Gap is owned by parent company Gap Inc., which also operates Old Navy, Banana Republic and Athleta.

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Beauty

The Best of BoF 2025: An Omnichannel World

As retailers big and small fight on the global stage for share of the beauty market, brands are increasingly spreading themselves across channels — e-commerce, live selling and even AI platforms — to better meet customers where they are.

Beauty

The Best of BoF 2025: An Omnichannel World

As retailers big and small fight on the global stage for share of the beauty market, brands are increasingly spreading themselves across channels — e-commerce, live selling and even AI platforms — to better meet customers where they are.


Beauty

Exclusive: Gap Taps Beauty Label Summer Fridays for Collaboration

For the first time, the retailer is partnering with a beauty brand for an apparel collaboration, as it prepares to launch fragrance next year.

Beauty

Exclusive: Gap Taps Beauty Label Summer Fridays for Collaboration

For the first time, the retailer is partnering with a beauty brand for an apparel collaboration, as it prepares to launch fragrance next year.


Sustainability

Amnesty Says Fashion Benefits From Worker Repression

The human-rights organisation’s first-ever examination of the global garment industry alleged that major brands have been complicit in widespread anti-union abuse across their South Asian supply chains.

Sustainability

Amnesty Says Fashion Benefits From Worker Repression

The human-rights organisation’s first-ever examination of the global garment industry alleged that major brands have been complicit in widespread anti-union abuse across their South Asian supply chains.


Marketing

Why This Year’s Holiday Ads Are Going Traditional

Amidst the ‘Ralph Lauren Christmas’ craze, this season, fashion brands embraced traditional holiday storytelling, while celebrity casting choices helped classic themes feel fresh and engaging for younger shoppers.

Marketing

Why This Year’s Holiday Ads Are Going Traditional

Amidst the ‘Ralph Lauren Christmas’ craze, this season, fashion brands embraced traditional holiday storytelling, while celebrity casting choices helped classic themes feel fresh and engaging for younger shoppers.


Retail

Four Years Later, Gap Returns to London

After shuttering all its UK locations in 2021, Gap is making its return to brick-and-mortar retail in the country with a new store in the British capital.

Retail

Four Years Later, Gap Returns to London

After shuttering all its UK locations in 2021, Gap is making its return to brick-and-mortar retail in the country with a new store in the British capital.


Retail

Richard Dickson Has Assembled a Dream Team at Gap. Can They Deliver?

With the hiring of Reed Krakoff and John Demsey this week, and Zac Posen last year, the retailer’s top ranks are a who’s who of fashion and beauty industry talent. But boosting sales and breaking into new categories such as accessories and beauty would be a tough assignment for anyone.

Retail

Richard Dickson Has Assembled a Dream Team at Gap. Can They Deliver?

With the hiring of Reed Krakoff and John Demsey this week, and Zac Posen last year, the retailer’s top ranks are a who’s who of fashion and beauty industry talent. But boosting sales and breaking into new categories such as accessories and beauty would be a tough assignment for anyone.


Retail

Gap Taps Reed Krakoff and John Demsey to Lead Push Into Accessories and Beauty

Gap Inc. said it plans to launch beauty at Old Navy this fall in 150 stores, including some in the form of shop-in-shops. Accessories will encompass handbags, jewellery and leather goods across its portfolio. But venturing into new categories will pose a risk for a retailer still in the early innings of a turnaround.

Retail

Gap Taps Reed Krakoff and John Demsey to Lead Push Into Accessories and Beauty

Gap Inc. said it plans to launch beauty at Old Navy this fall in 150 stores, including some in the form of shop-in-shops. Accessories will encompass handbags, jewellery and leather goods across its portfolio. But venturing into new categories will pose a risk for a retailer still in the early innings of a turnaround.


Retail

Gap Drops After Tariffs’ Tolls and Athleta Weigh on Performance

Changes at the San Francisco-based company’s namesake brand and Old Navy seem to be working, but Banana Republic and Athleta haven’t bounced back as quickly. 

Retail

Gap Drops After Tariffs’ Tolls and Athleta Weigh on Performance

Changes at the San Francisco-based company’s namesake brand and Old Navy seem to be working, but Banana Republic and Athleta haven’t bounced back as quickly. 


Retail

Inside Gap’s Last-Ditch, Tariff-Addled Turnaround Push

The iconic ’90s retailer was on the precipice of death for years. Richard Dickson finally had momentum for a comeback — then came Trump.

Retail

Inside Gap’s Last-Ditch, Tariff-Addled Turnaround Push

The iconic ’90s retailer was on the precipice of death for years. Richard Dickson finally had momentum for a comeback — then came Trump.


Retail

Why Gap Is Going Premium

With the new GapStudio line, creative director Zac Posen is introducing an edgier, fashion-forward perspective and a platform for monetising his designs on the red carpet, such as Gap’s latest custom outfit for Timothée Chalamet.

Retail

Why Gap Is Going Premium

With the new GapStudio line, creative director Zac Posen is introducing an edgier, fashion-forward perspective and a platform for monetising his designs on the red carpet, such as Gap’s latest custom outfit for Timothée Chalamet.