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Gap, the prominent American clothing retailer, is said to be significantly expanding its footprint in Greater China. The company’s plans include opening 50 fresh storefronts throughout mainland China during the current year, as well as reestablishing its…
Gap Inc. has joined forces with Google Cloud in a multi-year partnership aimed at fast-tracking the company’s tech strategy through the application of artificial intelligence (AI). The overarching objective is to bolster operations and improve consumer…
The summer of 2025 was a season marked by memorable retail marketing campaigns. One instance that caused a significant stir was the American Eagle campaign featuring Sydney Sweeney, a popular actress from the series “Euphoria”. Another campaign that went…
As part of a strategic move intended to diversify its revenue, Gap Inc. is stepping outside its primary clothing retail focus to launch a pilot of beauty and personal care products in Old Navy stores this fall. Pilot Launch in Old Navy Stores Gap Inc. plans…
Gap, a leading global retailer, has demonstrated an impressive performance in its first quarter. The company’s success is primarily attributable to the robust results from its principal brands, Gap and Old Navy. First Quarter Sales Surge The company reported…
Gap announced that it is appointing Chris Blakeslee as the new President and CEO of Athleta, joining the company August 7. In this role, Blakeslee will drive strategic growth for the portfolio’s nearly $1.5 billion1 women’s active and lifestyle brand, and…
In this second phase, after opening over 50 Gap shop-in-shops since last year, Reliance Retail will help open a series of freestanding Gap stores across the country in the coming months. New Delhi: Reliance Retail, on Friday, has opened the first freestanding…
US apparel retailer Gap Inc has agreed to sell its Greater China businesses to Baozun Inc, the e-commerce service provider said on Tuesday, as headwinds persists for global consumer brands in the world’s second-largest economy. Dealmakers have seen…
Gap Inc is eliminating about 500 corporate jobs, the apparel chain said on Tuesday, as it struggles to protect margins and battles weak sales of outdated clothes at brands including Old Navy. The company is laying off staff and eliminating positions that are…
Gap shares slid more than 18% Friday after the company slashed its sales outlook for the first quarter of fiscal 2022, citing what it called “execution challenges” its Old Navy business, and announced the CEO of that division, Nancy Green, will leave her post…
Reliance Retail Ltd on Wednesday announced its long-term partnership with Gap and plans to bring the iconic American fashion brand to India. “Through a long-term franchise agreement, Reliance Retail has become the official retailer for Gap across all channels…
Gap is investing on AI and machine learning technology through the acquisition with the New York and Tel Aviv-based start-up Context-Based 4 (CB4). CB4’s technology has been implemented by several fashion retailers, including Levi’s, Urban Outfitters, Lidl,…
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has requested the U.S. and Vietnam governments to speed up the distribution of vaccines to major suppliers of Adidas, Gap and other brands. “We urge you to dramatically ramp up distribution of vaccines,…
The firm said it would close all its stores “in a phased manner” between the end of August and the end of September. This includes 19 stores that were already scheduled to close in July as their leases were expiring. The company has not disclosed how many…
As part of a three-year strategic plan to focus its four largest brands — Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta — Gap Inc. said it will sell its children’s business to investment firm Go Global Retail on Thursday. Gap bought Janie and Jack in 2019 for…
Apparel retailer Gap is weighing options including a potential sale of its China business, citing people with knowledge of the matter. The report said the Old Navy parent was working with an adviser to explore its options and has contacted prospective…
