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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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Retail

Stradivarius Is the Cheaper Zara Americans Can't Have

The Spanish fashion brand has opened 900 stores, but has yet to try to conquer the U.S. market.

Retail

Stradivarius Is the Cheaper Zara Americans Can't Have

The Spanish fashion brand has opened 900 stores, but has yet to try to conquer the U.S. market.


Financial Markets

Gap Profit Tops Estimates as Old Navy Holiday Sales Increase

Gap Inc., the biggest U.S. apparel-focused retailer, posted preliminary fourth-quarter earnings that topped analysts’ estimates as sales gains at its discount Old Navy stores made up for weakness at its namesake brand.

Financial Markets

Gap Profit Tops Estimates as Old Navy Holiday Sales Increase

Gap Inc., the biggest U.S. apparel-focused retailer, posted preliminary fourth-quarter earnings that topped analysts’ estimates as sales gains at its discount Old Navy stores made up for weakness at its namesake brand.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Ariel Foxman, Rebekka Bay Exits Gap, Michael Kliger to MyTheresa, James Scully, Mango

BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.


News & Analysis

Pop Quiz | Lucky Blue Smith, Prada, Tory Burch

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 Lucky Blue Smith, Prada, Tory Burch and more.

News & Analysis

Pop Quiz | Lucky Blue Smith, Prada, Tory Burch

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 Lucky Blue Smith, Prada, Tory Burch and more.


News & Analysis

Rebekka Bay Exits Gap

Rebekka Bay has left her position as executive vice president and creative director of the long-ailing American brand Gap.

News & Analysis

Rebekka Bay Exits Gap

Rebekka Bay has left her position as executive vice president and creative director of the long-ailing American brand Gap.


News & Analysis

Chasing Lucky Blue Smith

At the Paris men’s shows, BoF spends the day with ‘Insta-famous’ male model Lucky Blue Smith, who has attracted a veritable cult on social media.

News & Analysis

Chasing Lucky Blue Smith

At the Paris men’s shows, BoF spends the day with ‘Insta-famous’ male model Lucky Blue Smith, who has attracted a veritable cult on social media.


Retail

Do Fashion Trends Still Exist?

What has become of the traditional fashion trend, now that fashion seasons have multiplied and blurred into an almost constant stream of ‘newness’ and an Instagram post can make a look go viral overnight?

Retail

Do Fashion Trends Still Exist?

What has become of the traditional fashion trend, now that fashion seasons have multiplied and blurred into an almost constant stream of ‘newness’ and an Instagram post can make a look go viral overnight?


Financial Markets

US Retailers’ December Sales Beat Estimates Amid Job Growth

U.S. retailers including L Brands Inc., Pier 1 Imports Inc. and Gap Inc. posted December same-store sales that topped analysts’ estimates as improving employment and falling gas prices encouraged shoppers to spend on gifts.

Financial Markets

US Retailers’ December Sales Beat Estimates Amid Job Growth

U.S. retailers including L Brands Inc., Pier 1 Imports Inc. and Gap Inc. posted December same-store sales that topped analysts’ estimates as improving employment and falling gas prices encouraged shoppers to spend on gifts.


Sustainability

The Year Fashion Woke Up

This year, ethics and sustainability finally became a priority for a range of influential players, from major high street retailers to luxury conglomerates.

Sustainability

The Year Fashion Woke Up

This year, ethics and sustainability finally became a priority for a range of influential players, from major high street retailers to luxury conglomerates.


Retail

JD.com Gains as Gap Deal Boosts Sales

JD.com Inc. led Chinese e-commerce companies higher in New York after announcing that Gap Inc., the largest U.S. retail chain focused on apparel, opened a store on its sales platform.

Retail

JD.com Gains as Gap Deal Boosts Sales

JD.com Inc. led Chinese e-commerce companies higher in New York after announcing that Gap Inc., the largest U.S. retail chain focused on apparel, opened a store on its sales platform.