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Donald Kohler named global brand president and CEO of Banana Republic

US retail conglomerate Gap Inc has appointed Donald Kohler as the global brand president and chief executive officer of Banana Republic. The executive will assume his new role in July 2026 and will be based at the corporate headquarters in San Francisco. Kohler brings more than three decades of leadership experience across the luxury, premium...

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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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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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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 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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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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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...

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Banana Republic chief to exit brand

Sandra Stangl, president and chief executive of Banana Republic, is exiting the Gap Inc-owned company, after four years in the role. Both Gap and Banana Republic have struggled to return to the popularity of their heyday in the nineties and oughts, having gone through multiple transformations and revamps. “As we close out the first quarter of...

Gap reports positive fourth quarter results

Gap’s fourth quarter net sales of 4.3 billion dollars were up 1 percent, with comparable sales flat year-over-year. Net sales for the full year of 14.9 billion dollars were down 5 percent, while comparable sales down 2 percent. For the fiscal year 2024, the company forecasts net sales to remain flat, gross margin expansion of 50 basis points,...

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Gap forecasts flat holiday quarter ahead

Gap reported third quarter net sales of 3.8 billion dollars, down 7 percent compared to last year, inclusive of an estimated 2 percentage points negative impact from the sale of Gap China. Comparable sales for the quarter were down 2 percent. The company is estimating fourth quarter net sales to be flat to slightly negative compared to last year...