All Gap articles – Page 3
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OpinionOpinion: Corporate social responsibility as a marketing tool is outdated
Gap’s ‘Red’ campaign is 10 years old. However, it’s unclear who buys heavily-branded products to support the retailer’s work fighting AIDS.
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NewsGap sales and profits decline as global restructure begins
Fashion retailer Gap has reported falling profits and sales in its second quarter, as it began to “execute restructuring plans”.
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OpinionOpinion: Gap is stuck in a vicious cycle, with no signs of getting out
This has been a disastrous quarter for Gap and one during which all of its main engines not only stalled, but went into reverse.
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NewsGap plans Old Navy and Banana Republic store closures
Gap has revealed plans to shut a “select” number of Banana Republic stores and is withdrawing its Old Navy fascia from Japan.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on BHS and Gap
Retail round-up on May 20, 2016: Matalan founder believed to be ahead in the race to buy BHS and Gap set to close its Old Navy stores in Japan.
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NewsGap’s franchising boss exits as retailer shifts power to US
Gap’s franchising boss is leaving the retailer amid a restructure of its business that will see franchising operations moved to the US.
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AnalysisInfographic: Sir Charlie Mayfield on productivity plus key facts and figures
The week in words and numbers, March 4, 2016: MySale’s average order growth, McColl’s ambitious expansion plans, plus more.
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NewsGap’s sales and profits tumble over Christmas and full year
Fashion retailer Gap has posted declines in both its profits and sales for its full year, after being plagued by below-par product.
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AnalysisStart-up of the week: Bricks-and-mortar retail delivery app Dropit
Start-ups in retail technology are growing and Retail Week is highlighting some of the best. This week Dropit is in the spotlight.
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NewsFashion giant Gap defends itself over 'opaque' tax practice claims
Fashion retailer Gap has rejected claims that its tax practices are “opaque”, saying it is a taxpayer in “good standing” in the UK.
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AnalysisWinners and losers: Global fashion retailers on the British high street
Polish group LPP is poised to bring Reserved to the UK, becoming the next global fashion retailer to try and make it on the British high street.
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NewsRetailers warned of 'higher-than-ever profitability challenges' in 2016
Retailers face “higher-than-ever profitability challenges” in 2016 as discounting and decreased revenue from deliveries bite, experts have warned.
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AnalysisLuke Jensen’s five new rules to win in modern-day retail
Retail is undergoing a revolution as great as the move from counter service to self-service in the 1960s. Here’s how to play by the new rules.
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Analysis
At a glance: Chile and Peru in profile as River Island enters South America
River Island has launched in Chile and Peru as it seeks growth opportunities in developing markets. Retail Week takes a look at the countries.
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OpinionComment: Primark’s impressive Boston store draws the crowds
Primark’s American invasion is under way and the retailer’s in-store design and competitive pricing looks set to make its mark on Boston.
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NewsFacebook launches shoppable brand pages within website
Facebook is making another major play in the retail space by piloting ecommerce offers within retailers’ brand pages on the site.
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OpinionComment: Gap’s brand identity is blue, beige and bland
Tired store design that needs a shot in the arm and drab, monochromatic stock options are at the heart of Gap’s problems.
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NewsGap swings axe on North American stores and headquarters staff
Fashion giant Gap is to shut 175 stores in its core North American market and axe 250 head office jobs in a bid to improve performance.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, Gap, Paperchase and more
Retail news round-up on June 16, 2015: Orion eyes Tesco’s Homeplus; Gap reveals store closure plans; Paperchase rolls out loyalty scheme and more
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NewsRana Plaza factory owner charged with murder by Bangladeshi police
The owner of the Rana Plaza building has been charged with murder following its collapse in 2013, which killed more than 1,000 people.