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FIT to honor Richard Dickson, Gap Inc. President & CEO, at 2026 Annual Gala

The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) is set to honor Richard Dickson, president and chief executive officer of Gap Inc., at its Annual Gala on April 14, 2026. Taking place at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City, this year’s FIT Gala will celebrate Dickson’s career and his legacy of brand reinvigoration, from his time at...

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Gap Inc. posts Q3 comparable sales growth driven by Old Navy and Gap brand

Gap Inc., one of the largest specialty apparel retailer in the United States, reported third-quarter fiscal 2025 results marking the company’s seventh consecutive quarter of positive comparable sales. Net sales for the quarter ended November 1, 2025, rose 3 percent to 3.9 billion dollars, driven by broad-based strength across its Old Navy, Gap,...

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Gap Inc. launches cross-brand content creator & social media advocacy platform

Gap Inc. has launched a new creator affiliate and advocacy platform, in line with the advancement of its digital-first strategy and brand reinvigoration efforts. Over the years, Gap Inc.'s brands have linked fashion and culture through thoughtful storytelling. Recently, its media campaign "Better in Denim" became Gap's most successful social...

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Banana Republic acquires fan-built brand archive, launches vintage platform

Banana Republic is honing in on its past. The Gap-owned brand is hoping to bring its history into a fresh light for a new generation through the acquisition of a fan-built archive, ‘Abandoned Republic’. The digital platform, curated by archivist Robyn Adams, exhibits a selection of memorabilia, including illustrated catalogues and original store...

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Gap Inc. partners with Klarna to offer US customers flexible payment options

Apparel retailer Gap Inc. has partnered with Klarna, a global digital bank and flexible payments provider, to offer Klarna’s range of payment options to US customers across its portfolio of brands, including Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy, and Athleta. “We are excited to offer our customers more choice, convenience, and control by offering a...

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Gap Q2 sales remain flat, led by three largest brands

US-based retailer Gap Inc. reported flat net sales for the second quarter to August 2, 2025, amounting to 3.7 billion dollars. Comparable sales were up 1 percent year-over-year (YoY), reflecting the sixth consecutive quarter of positive growth. Store sales saw a 1 percent decrease, while online sales rose 3 percent and accounted for 34 percent...

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Gap posts strong Q1, maintains optimistic outlook despite tariff uncertainty

Apparel retailer Gap Inc., parent to Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, and Athleta, announced net sales of 3.5 billion dollars, a 2 percent increase for its first quarter ended May 3, 2025. Comparable sales also rose by 2 percent year-over-year. Online sales increased 6 percent and represented 39 percent of total net sales, while store sales...

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Banana Republic launches The White Lotus capsule collection

Banana Republic has partnered with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products to create a capsule collection inspired by the HBO Emmy-winning series The White Lotus. The Banana Republic x The White Lotus collaboration Credits: Banana Republic Launching today online and in 26 selected Banana Republic stores across the nation, the...

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Gap registers positive Q3, lifts outlook

Gap’s third quarter net sales of 3.8 billion dollars were up 2 percent compared to last year and comparable sales were up 1 percent year-over-year. As a result of its strong third quarter results, the company is raising its full year outlook for net sales, gross margin and operating income growth compared to prior expectations. "I'm proud that...

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Gap reports strong Q2, increases outlook

Gap net sales for the second quarter of 3.7 billion dollars were up 5 percent with comparable sales up 3 percent year-over-year. Increasing its gross margin and operating income outlook for the year ahead, the company said it expects FY24 operating income in the 50’s growth range and gross margin expansion of 200 bps. "In comparison to where we...

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Banana Republic opens vintage pop-up with The Society Archive

Banana Republic, a Gap Inc. brand, has teamed up with The Society Archive, a highly-curated vintage archive founded by stylist Marcus Allen, to open a pop-up in Montauk, New York. The Banana Republic x The Society Archive pop-up at The Crow’s Nest in Montauk will run until August 9 and feature a limited run of 100 Banana Republic vintage items,...

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Gap's turnaround plan boosts Q1 performance, raises outlook

First quarter net sales of 3.4 billion dollars at Gap were up 3 percent with comparable sales up 3 percent year-over-year. Store sales for the quarter increased 3 percent and online sales increased 5 percent. As a result of its strong first quarter results, the company is increasing its outlook for fiscal 2024, reflecting higher net sales and...