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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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Financial Markets

Zalando Invests in Tech, Cool Spring Leads to Profit Tumble

Zalando reported a 30 percent fall in first-quarter profit hurt by a cool start to spring and stepped up investment in technology by buying software firm Tradebyte to help digitalise stock in warehouses.

Financial Markets

Zalando Invests in Tech, Cool Spring Leads to Profit Tumble

Zalando reported a 30 percent fall in first-quarter profit hurt by a cool start to spring and stepped up investment in technology by buying software firm Tradebyte to help digitalise stock in warehouses.


News & Analysis

Blake Mycoskie on 10 Years of Toms

Blake Mycoskie, who founded one-for-one shoe company Toms in his California apartment, on the company's critics and 'chaotic' early days.

News & Analysis

Blake Mycoskie on 10 Years of Toms

Blake Mycoskie, who founded one-for-one shoe company Toms in his California apartment, on the company's critics and 'chaotic' early days.


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?


News & Analysis

Fashion's Deadliest Disaster Prompts Bangladeshi Workers to Opt for University

Three years after the Rana Plaza disaster, a small miracle has emerged from the tragedy and is slowly taking shape in the southeastern corner of the country.

News & Analysis

Fashion's Deadliest Disaster Prompts Bangladeshi Workers to Opt for University

Three years after the Rana Plaza disaster, a small miracle has emerged from the tragedy and is slowly taking shape in the southeastern corner of the country.


Financial Markets

Beyonce Seen Boosting Zalando After Muted Start to 2016

Zalando said the launch of a new sports label by Beyonce had boosted sales since the Easter holidays after revenue grew less rapidly than expected in the first quarter.

Financial Markets

Beyonce Seen Boosting Zalando After Muted Start to 2016

Zalando said the launch of a new sports label by Beyonce had boosted sales since the Easter holidays after revenue grew less rapidly than expected in the first quarter.


Financial Markets

Few Signs of Relief for Troubled US Apparel Retailers

Analysts expect several months of falling or barely-growing revenues from Gap, American Eagle Outfitters and other US mall mainstays.

Financial Markets

Few Signs of Relief for Troubled US Apparel Retailers

Analysts expect several months of falling or barely-growing revenues from Gap, American Eagle Outfitters and other US mall mainstays.


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

Eight States Ask Retailers About 'Unfair' On-Call Scheduling

Attorneys general from eight states and the District of Columbia have written letters to several national retailers expressing concern about on-call scheduling, which allows companies to assign shifts to workers with only a few hours' notice.

News & Analysis

Eight States Ask Retailers About 'Unfair' On-Call Scheduling

Attorneys general from eight states and the District of Columbia have written letters to several national retailers expressing concern about on-call scheduling, which allows companies to assign shifts to workers with only a few hours' notice.


News & Analysis

The Next Wave of Activewear Players

Several new activewear brands are gearing up to compete with Nike, Lululemon and Under Armour.

News & Analysis

The Next Wave of Activewear Players

Several new activewear brands are gearing up to compete with Nike, Lululemon and Under Armour.


Retail

Flush With Tech Wealth, San Francisco Warms to Fashion

As tech wealth grows and cultural values shift, San Francisco and neighbouring Silicon Valley are embracing fashion, creating opportunity for brands and retailers.

Retail

Flush With Tech Wealth, San Francisco Warms to Fashion

As tech wealth grows and cultural values shift, San Francisco and neighbouring Silicon Valley are embracing fashion, creating opportunity for brands and retailers.