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Banana Republic launches “dissent collar” to support ACLU

Attention Ruth Bader Ginsburg fans: Banana Republic’s latest launch will help you emanate the justice’s look. The Gap-owned brand is re-issuing its original “dissent collar” necklace for a limited time in support of the American Civil Liberties Union’s Women’s Rights Project, which was co-founded by Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg...

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BANANA REPUBLIC FW18 COLLECTION NOW BROUGHT TO YOU ONLINE BY ZALORA

Singapore, 23 August, 2018; ZALORA, Asia’s Online Fashion Destination, brings Banana Republic’s FW18 No Boundaries Collection online to Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Malaysia on 27th August 2018, and to Indonesia on 28th August 2018. Banana Republic’s FW18 Collection is the epitome of a Modern American style for a Life with No Boundaries. The...

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Gap declares third quarter dividend

Gap Inc. has announced that its board of directors authorized a third quarter fiscal year 2018 dividend of 0.2425 dollar per share, payable on or after October 31, 2018 to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 10, 2018. The company offers clothing, accessories, and personal care products for men, women, and children under...

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Gap expands its job program for disadvantaged youth to 53 cities worldwide

Gap Inc has announced plans to expand “This Way Ahead”, an on-the-job training program aimed at 16 to 24 year-olds from low-income households. The company aims to extend the program from 15 to 53 cities in the US, Canada, Japan and UK, until the end of the year. Launched in 2017, the initiative is part of Gap’s plans to make its workforce more...

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Gap Inc’s new strategy: less Gap & Banana Republic, more Old Navy & Athleta

The iconic U.S. apparel group has come to terms with the fact that, in order to prevail in an ever-challenging environment, it needs to shift the focus from namesake brand and upper scale Banana Republic to a more affordable Old Navy and trendy athleisure flagship label Athleta. Earlier this week, the Californian group announced it will be...

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Banana Republic forms men's style council

As the menswear market continues to grow, Banana Republic is capitalizing on the traction. The brand is partnering with pro football quarterback and 2016 NFL MVP Matt Ryan, pro baseball shortstop Didi Gregorius and pro basketball guard and 2015-16 NBA Most Improved Player C.J. McCollum. Ryan, Gregorius and McCollum join pro basketball power...

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Mark Breitbard named President and CEO of Banana Republic

Gap has appointed Mark Breitbard as President and Chief Executive Officer of Banana Republic. Breitbard will report to Art Peck, President and CEO of Gap and will serve on the company’s senior leadership team. The company said, Peck will continue to directly oversee Banana Republic until Breitbard joins the company in early May. “Mark brings...

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Banana Republic launches collaboration and new format

American clothing retailer Banana Republic recently unveiled a new business strategy. The retail chain will be following a see-now-buy-now format for its upcoming fashion show format as well as debuting a new collaboration. For New York Fashion Week, Banana Republic will showcase its Fall 2017 location as well as selling its products in retail...

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Banana Republic goes see-now-buy-now

Following the trend of the see-now-buy-now format in fashion, Banana Republic has introduced its new model. This year, the brand’s fall 2017 presentation will debut during New York Fashion Week, which will retail at its locations simultaneously. Banana Republic is one of the latest retail chains to switch over to this more instantaneous fashion...

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Banana Republic’s global brand president to depart in February

Andi Owen, global brand president of Banana Republic has decided to leave the company in late February. While a search is underway for Banana Republic’s next president, Gap’s Chief Executive Officer Art Peck will directly oversee the brand. “Andi has been an accomplished leader at Gap playing a number of key roles across Banana Republic, Old...

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Banana Republic pairs with Greg Lauren for Made in LA collection

American fashion designer Greg Lauren recently partnered with a timeless brand for a new collaboration. Teaming up with Banana Republic, the two have come together to create a Made in LA Men’s Collection. With a defined clean aesthetic, Lauren has been able to create a reputation for himself and his designs. His menswear collection use various...

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Is Gap starting to exit the woods? Analysts cheer stock gain on small October sales drop

A smaller-than-expected drop in the sales during the month of October sent Gap’s stock into a share price rally. In fact, this is the second month in a row that parent group to eponymous brand Gap, Banana Republic and Old Navy posts encouraging results. After releasing its monthly sales update on Monday, The Gap, Inc. (NYSE:GPS) tinted gains of...