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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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China

Alibaba Inks Exclusive Tie-Ups with Global Brands to Sell in China

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd has signed exclusive partnerships with more than 20 apparel brands including Zara and Timberland, the Chinese e-commerce giant said on Thursday.

China

Alibaba Inks Exclusive Tie-Ups with Global Brands to Sell in China

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd has signed exclusive partnerships with more than 20 apparel brands including Zara and Timberland, the Chinese e-commerce giant said on Thursday.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Rebekka Bay Joins Everlane, John Dixon Exits M&S, New Viktor & Rolf CEO

BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.


News & Analysis

BoF Exclusive | Everlane Appoints Rebekka Bay Head of Product and Design

BoF can exclusively reveal that online apparel start-up Everlane has appointed Rebekka Bay, previously creative director at Gap, its head of product and design.

News & Analysis

BoF Exclusive | Everlane Appoints Rebekka Bay Head of Product and Design

BoF can exclusively reveal that online apparel start-up Everlane has appointed Rebekka Bay, previously creative director at Gap, its head of product and design.


News & Analysis

Inside Tommy Hilfiger's American Dream

In our latest ‘Inside Fashion’ interview, BoF's Imran Amed sits down with Tommy Hilfiger to discuss how the American fashion designer built his global empire.

News & Analysis

Inside Tommy Hilfiger's American Dream

In our latest ‘Inside Fashion’ interview, BoF's Imran Amed sits down with Tommy Hilfiger to discuss how the American fashion designer built his global empire.


News & Analysis

Turmoil at American Fashion Retailers

BoF editor-in-chief Imran Amed recaps the week in the business of fashion.

News & Analysis

Turmoil at American Fashion Retailers

BoF editor-in-chief Imran Amed recaps the week in the business of 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.

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.

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.


Global Markets

Panama, Latin America’s Nerve Centre

As the gateway to a regional fashion market worth $150 billion and a hub connecting 600 million people, there is more to Panama than meets the eye.

Global Markets

Panama, Latin America’s Nerve Centre

As the gateway to a regional fashion market worth $150 billion and a hub connecting 600 million people, there is more to Panama than meets the eye.


Retail

Zara-Wannabe Tops Brazilian Rivals

Renner, Brazil’s biggest clothing retailer, is the Ibovespa’s third-best performer this year after it boosted first-quarter sales by about 25 percent from a year earlier.

Retail

Zara-Wannabe Tops Brazilian Rivals

Renner, Brazil’s biggest clothing retailer, is the Ibovespa’s third-best performer this year after it boosted first-quarter sales by about 25 percent from a year earlier.


Global Markets

In Land of Fakes, Chinese E-Commerce Giant Sells Trust

JD.com has emerged as Alibaba's strongest challenger in a Chinese e-commerce market that consulting firm Forrester says could grow to $1 trillion in annual sales by 2020.

Global Markets

In Land of Fakes, Chinese E-Commerce Giant Sells Trust

JD.com has emerged as Alibaba's strongest challenger in a Chinese e-commerce market that consulting firm Forrester says could grow to $1 trillion in annual sales by 2020.