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Gap reveals online plans and plots entry into Italy
Gap has confirmed it plans to bring a direct ecommerce offer for both its eponymous fascia and Banana Republic to the UK later this year.
Anthony Thompson appointed chief executive of Fat Face
George at Asda’s managing director Anthony Thompson will join lifestyle retailer Fat Face as chief executive on April 19.
Asos appoints marketing director
Asos has appointed Clare Dobbie marketing director to help grow the etailer’s international arm.
Like-for-likes drop at Gap's international stores
Gap, the US casualwear giant, said like-for-likes at its international stores fell 1% in the five weeks to January 2, compared with a 5% drop over the same period last year.
Gap US sales rise despite poor international performance
Gap sales in November were up 2% on last year to $1.42bn (£856m).
Gap profits rise 25%
Comparable sales at Gap’s international stores, which includes its UK shops, fell by 6% in the third quarter to October 31, but overall profits at the US chain rose by 25%.
Gap to bring back TV adverts
Gap is to relaunch its iconic television adverts next month, two years after scrapping the strategy.
Primark improves commitment to living wage for overseas workers
Primark has made improvements to its commitment to paying overseas workers a living minimum wage, according to the third Let’s Clean Up Fashion report published by pressure group Labour Behind the Label.
Industry pays tribute to Gap co-founder Don Fisher
The fashion industry this week paid tribute to a “true great”, Gap co-founder Don Fisher, who died on Sunday at the age of 81.
Gap co-founder Don Fisher dies aged 81
Gap founder Don Fisher has died aged 81 after a long battle with cancer.
Gap's August sales fall 12%
Gap saw like-for-like sales at its international division, which includes its UK stores, fall by 12% in August.
Gap international sales down 5%
Gap’s international sales, which include sales from its UK stores, fell back 5% on a like-for-like basis.
Gap launches premium denim
US casualwear giant Gap has launched a new denim range to take on the premium designer denim market.
Gap to open London pop-up store
Casualwear giant Gap is to open a pop-up store in London to mark the 40th anniversary of the opening of Gap’s first denim store.
Gap sales tumble in July
Gap sales fell to £550m ($924m) in July, a 7% drop on the same month a year ago.
Gap international sales fall 5% in June
Gap saw international like-for-like sales, which include its UK sales, fall by 5% in June.
Gap to drive outlet and online business in the UK
Gap will drive its outlet and online business in the UK as part of its strategy for international expansion.
Stella McCartney to design kidswear for Gap
British designer Stella McCartney is to design a kidswear range for Gap. The collection is expected to hit select Gap Kids and Baby Gap stores in late 2009.
Gap like-for-like sales drop 7% in May
Gap’s international like -for-like sales, which include the UK, dropped 7% for the four weeks to May 30.
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Gap retail director heads to Adidas
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Gap like-for-likes fall 4%
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Gap to drive international openings
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Gap sales drop in March
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Gap boss takes pay cut
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Gap's international sales drop 6%
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Gap earnings rise but sales fall
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Gap international sales flat
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Gap International sees Xmas sales fall 5%
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Xmas Sale watch: Gap joins high street discounters
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Gap sales drop in November
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Discounting spreads across the high street
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Sales improve at Gap International
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Gap turns off TV ads
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Sunnucks adds European expansion to Gap remit
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Gap buys into lifestyle market
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Gap acquires Athleta sports company
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Gap sales fall 5% in August
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Gap profits rise after cost cuts
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Overseas growth is priority for Gap
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Gap unveils autumn ad campaign
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Gap axes European design team
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Gap sales slump in July
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Gap merges concepts to cut costs
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Gap international posts flat May sales
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Gap vows to cut costs
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Gap sales fall 12%
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Cost cuts boost Gap
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Gap like-for-likes fall 6% in February
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Old Navy boss steps down
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Gap's January sales fall
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Profits up at Gap
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Sales slide 8% at Gap



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