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May 13, 2013
Corporate watchdog calls out Gap, lauds H&M, Zara

European apparel retailer H&M and Inditex, parent company of fashion retailer Zara, are signing on to the Bangladesh Fire and Building Safety Agreement, an independent, legally-binding agreement to guarantee safe working conditions in the Bangladeshi garment industry.

May 10, 2013
Former Gap exec to head David’s Bridal

Former Gap executive Pamela B. Wallack has been named CEO of David’s Bridal, a U.S.-based specialty retailer of bridal gown and wedding-related apparel and accessories.

May 10, 2013
Former Gap exec to head David’s Bridal

Former Gap executive Pamela B. Wallack has been named CEO of David’s Bridal, a U.S.-based specialty retailer of bridal gown and wedding-related apparel and accessories.

April 24, 2013
A new leadership era begins at Advance Auto

Several key senior leadership changes took effect this week at the nation’s second largest automotive retailer as it looks to narrow the gap with AutoZone.

March 4, 2013
Gap rocks out with Hendrix t-shirts

Gap is honoring the 70th birthday of Jimi Hendrix with the launch of two limited-edition t-shirt designs.

March 4, 2013
Gap rocks out with Hendrix t-shirts

Gap is honoring the 70th birthday of Jimi Hendrix with the launch of two limited-edition t-shirt designs.

February 28, 2013
Gap Inc. ends year with strong earnings growth

Gap Inc. reported that net sales for the fourth quarter were $4.73 billion, compared with $4.28 billion for the same period last year.

January 7, 2013
New brand to debut at Banana Republic

Shoppers looking for apparel inspired by the summer sophistication of the Hamptons will want to head to the Banana Republic this spring.

January 4, 2013
Equality advances evident at retail and CPG

Nineteen of the nation’s leading retail and CPG companies received perfect scores on the 2013 Corporate Equality Index compiled by the Human Rights Campaign.

January 3, 2013
Gap widens its reach, acquires new brand

Gap has added one more brand to its existing portfolio, purchasing Intermix Holdco for approximately $130 million in cash.

November 12, 2012
Gap shows the love with new holiday ad campaign, gift card program

Gap is feeling the love this holiday season. Featuring a diverse group of actors, musicians and their loved ones, the retailer's new holiday ad campaign, “Love Comes In Every Shade,” showcases the retailer’s colorful "Winter Icon" collection and illustrates some of the many forms of love.

November 5, 2012
Gap Inc. donates $1M in cash and clothing to Sandy relief

Gap Inc. is donating more than $1 million to help victims of Hurricane Sandy, which struck the East Coast earlier this week and caused widespread damage and destruction.

November 2, 2012
Sales up at Gap Inc., expects strong earnings boost for Q3

Gap Inc.appears to be on the upswing, reporting positive same-store sales across all of its divisions for both the third quarter and October.

October 16, 2012
Gap Inc. streamlines leadership to fuel growth

Gap Inc. is bringing several of its divisions under the leadership of one executive in order to fuel long-term growth.

October 10, 2012
Gap expands e-commerce service to Japan

Gap Inc. is expanding its e-commerce service to Japan. Japaese customers can now shop Gap and Banana Republic products online through its new Japanese e-commerce sites (gap.co.jp and bananarepublic.co.jp).

October 5, 2012
Can Walmart small format close competitive gap?

Family Dollar – like Dollar General – is opening stores as fast as it can and this week said it would add 500 new units ahead of what is expected to be an announcement by Walmart next week to accelerate growth of its own small format.

October 4, 2012
Mixed bag for apparel retailers and department stores in September; Gap shines

Apparel retailers and department stores reported monthly revenue results for September that were mixed, as Gap Inc. and Limited Brands posted gains that beat Wall Street estimates, while Macy's and Kohl’s missed expectations.

September 19, 2012
GQ styles up The Gap

On Sept. 27, Gap will debut a limited-edition collection for men designed by GQ’s six best new menswear designers in America for 2012.

September 12, 2012
Gap Foundation celebrates 35 years

Gap Inc. is celebrating the 35th anniversary of Gap Foundation at a special gathering at the company's San Francisco headquarters on Sept. 13.

September 10, 2012
Gap to make official freestanding debut in Mexico

Gap Inc. will open its first standalone store in Mexico, part of the retailer’s previously announced global expansion strategy.

September 6, 2012
Piperlime makes retail debut in SoHo

Gap Inc.’s Piperlime banner has opened its first full-scale retail location -- at 121 Wooster St. in the SoHo neighborhood of New York City.

August 30, 2012
Retailers make strong gains in August

Macy's, Limited Brands and Gap Inc. all posted August same-store sales that topped analysts' estimates as retailers across the board generally posted strong sales, boosted by back-to-school shopping and aggressive promotions.

August 17, 2012
Gap Q2 profit climbs 29%; raises guidance

Gap Inc. reported that net income for the quarter ended July 28 surged 29% to $243 million, prompting the retailer to raise its guidance for full-year 2012.

August 2, 2012
Mixed bag for retailers in July: Discounters shine, teen retailers disappoint

Many retailers reported better-than-expected results in July as warm weather and clearance sales drew shoppers into stores.

July 30, 2012
Gap 'shines' in fall campaign

Gap has launched its Shine On campaign, which features a ballerina, comedian, DJ, violinist and anti-bullying advocate alongside the winners of Gap’s sixth annual casting call contest.

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