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Old Navy names Michael Francis as chief customer officer

Gap Inc. has appointed a former advisor of Old Navy to the role of chief customer officer of the brand. Michael Francis will take up the executive position alongside the role of head of marketing shared services for the group. Francis has previously served as president of JCPenney, chief marketing officer at Target, and chief global brand...

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Gap founder Doris Fisher dies

Doris Fisher, who co-founded the American ready-to-wear brand Gap with her husband in 1969, died on Saturday. She revolutionised the way clothing was sold. Doris Fisher “passed away peacefully in San Francisco, surrounded by her family, at the age of 94,” the group said in a statement on Monday. It added that she is survived by three children,...

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Victoria Beckham to launch a collection with Gap

British fashion designer Victoria Beckham has announced a multi-season partnership with Gap to reimagine the American retailer’s classic styles, with the debut collection launching on April 24. Beckham, known for her ready-to-wear minimalist luxury brand and beauty line, is teaming up with the casual American brand on a collection “built on the...

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Gap plots 50 new stores in China, prepares Hong Kong return

The firm managing Gap’s Chinese operations has said it is planning to open 50 new stores for the brand in mainland China during 2026. Baozun, which acquired Gap China in 2022, said it is hoping to boost the retailer’s growth in the country over the next three years. In an interview with Bloomberg TV, Baozun’s chairman and chief executive...

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Gap introduces conversational AI-driven experiences to online shopping

Gap Inc. is introducing two new technologies to its online shopping experience, each designed to “transform how customers shop” and instill confidence into their e-commerce journey. One feature, built alongside AI body data platform Bold Metrics, will see Gap embed predictive fit guidance into “AI-driven shopping flows”. With this, customers...

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Gap enters Australian market through partnership with Fashionata

Gap Covent Garden store. Credits: Gap. US apparel giant Gap Inc. has secured a strategic partnership with Australian clothing group Fashionata to introduce the Gap brand to the Australian market. The agreement involves a multi-channel rollout strategy comprising physical retail locations and digital platforms. This expansion reflects the...

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Gap reports second year of topline growth amid strategic transformation

NEW YORK — Gap Inc. has reported financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended January 31, 2026, marking what the company describes as a transition from ‘fixing fundamentals’ to a ‘building momentum’ phase. The US-based specialty apparel group achieved net sales of 15.40 billion dollars for the full year, representing a 2...

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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 partners with Harlem's Fashion Row once more for new denim collection

Gap has partnered with Harlem’s Fashion Row (HFR) once more to create a new collaborative denim collection that reimagines the American retailer’s iconic styles. The new capsule collection, which marks the next chapter of the six-year partnership between the two, includes 20 pieces that showcase the work of five designers of color: Daveed...

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Gap to venture further into entertainment with new dedicated exec

Gap is set to expand its presence in the entertainment industry. The US apparel giant has appointed Pam Kaufman to the newly created role of executive vice president, chief entertainment officer. In the position, Kaufman, who will report to Gap president and CEO, Richard Dickson, has been tasked with leading the development of the company’s ‘...

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What to expect in UK fashion retail in 2026: Store closures, expansions, and new entries

The UK retail market navigated a turbulent 2025. This dynamic year saw some brands abandon their brick-and-mortar presence, while others embraced new opportunities. The shifting landscape is set to continue into the new year, with a wave of store closures, expansions, and fresh market entries expected to shake things up. Here is a breakdown of...

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Beauty brand Summer Fridays unveils debut apparel with Gap

American retailer Gap is collaborating with cult-favourite beauty brand Summer Fridays to launch a curated collection of “cosy essentials,” such as soft knits, fleece sets, and matching pyjamas for the holiday season. The collaboration, launching on December 12, marks the first-ever apparel collection from the beauty brand, and blends Gap’s...