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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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News & Analysis

Workers of Major Vietnamese Footwear Factory Go on Strike

Thousands of workers at a major factory in southern Vietnam went on strike for a fifth day on Tuesday in protest over social insurance cover. The factory is a footwear maker for firms that include Nike Inc and Adidas and brands like Lacoste, Converse and Reebok.

News & Analysis

Workers of Major Vietnamese Footwear Factory Go on Strike

Thousands of workers at a major factory in southern Vietnam went on strike for a fifth day on Tuesday in protest over social insurance cover. The factory is a footwear maker for firms that include Nike Inc and Adidas and brands like Lacoste, Converse and Reebok.


Sustainability

Inditex: Agile Fashion Force

BoF gains rare access to Inditex — the world’s largest fashion retailer and parent company of Zara — to understand how the business is addressing the vast environmental impact of its operations.

Sustainability

Inditex: Agile Fashion Force

BoF gains rare access to Inditex — the world’s largest fashion retailer and parent company of Zara — to understand how the business is addressing the vast environmental impact of its operations.


Sustainability

Stella McCartney: Change Agent

By putting her own deeply held values at the heart of her business, Stella McCartney has sparked awareness and action across the fashion industry. Now, McCartney is plotting her next steps.

Sustainability

Stella McCartney: Change Agent

By putting her own deeply held values at the heart of her business, Stella McCartney has sparked awareness and action across the fashion industry. Now, McCartney is plotting her next steps.


News & Analysis

Pop Quiz | Skincare, Roberto Cavalli, Joe Fresh

How well have you read your BoF this week? Test your knowledge of all of the latest news and analysis from around the world of fashion in our Pop Quiz, which covers Skincare, Roberto Cavalli, Joe Fresh and more.

News & Analysis

Pop Quiz | Skincare, Roberto Cavalli, Joe Fresh

How well have you read your BoF this week? Test your knowledge of all of the latest news and analysis from around the world of fashion in our Pop Quiz, which covers Skincare, Roberto Cavalli, Joe Fresh and more.


News & Analysis

J. Crew Admits Failure in Women's Clothing

J. Crew failed at women’s fashion last year, the company’s chief executive admitted on Wednesday.

News & Analysis

J. Crew Admits Failure in Women's Clothing

J. Crew failed at women’s fashion last year, the company’s chief executive admitted on Wednesday.


Global Markets

Why Pay Full Price as Outlets Move Closer to Where You Live?

After years of outperforming regular malls, outlets are increasingly encroaching on downtown shopping districts.

Global Markets

Why Pay Full Price as Outlets Move Closer to Where You Live?

After years of outperforming regular malls, outlets are increasingly encroaching on downtown shopping districts.


Retail

Why Retailers Are Suddenly Desperate to Keep Their Least-Valuable Workers

A modest bidding war has broken out among the retailers who hire from the bottom of the labor pool, buoyed in part by improving sales.

Retail

Why Retailers Are Suddenly Desperate to Keep Their Least-Valuable Workers

A modest bidding war has broken out among the retailers who hire from the bottom of the labor pool, buoyed in part by improving sales.


Financial Markets

Gap Reports February Sales Decline

Retailer Gap said Thursday that its sales slumped in February, sending its shares lower in after-hours trading.

Financial Markets

Gap Reports February Sales Decline

Retailer Gap said Thursday that its sales slumped in February, sending its shares lower in after-hours trading.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Hash to Comptoir des Cotonniers, Gap Hires Design Head, La Montre Hermès' CEO

BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.


Global Markets

Banana Republic, J. Crew Invade Fashion Week in Search of Cachet

Banana Republic, J. Crew Group Inc. and other mainstream brands are increasing their presence at fashion week this year, shifting the tone of an event known for experimental clothing that few ordinary consumers could afford to buy — or even want to.

Global Markets

Banana Republic, J. Crew Invade Fashion Week in Search of Cachet

Banana Republic, J. Crew Group Inc. and other mainstream brands are increasing their presence at fashion week this year, shifting the tone of an event known for experimental clothing that few ordinary consumers could afford to buy — or even want to.