Gap's European sales down 14%

Gap reported its June 2012 net sales increased 2 percent compared with last year,

however its European sales suffered, and were down 14%.

Net sales for the five-week period ended June 30, 2012 were $1.41 billion compared with net sales of $1.38 billion for the five-week period ended July 2, 2011. The company’s comparable sales for June 2012 were flat compared with a 1 percent increase for June 2011.

“We’re pleased with our overall sales performance in June, especially the continued positive trend in our North America business,” said Glenn Murphy, chairman and chief executive officer of Gap Inc.

Year-to-date net sales were $6 billion for the 22 weeks ended June 30, 2012, an increase of 5 percent compared with net sales of $5.73 billion for the 22 weeks ended July 2, 2011. The company’s year-to-date comparable sales increased 3 percent compared with a 2 percent decrease last year.

The company will report July sales on August 2, 2012.