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February 5, 2013
Banana Republic’s new ‘Love’ campaign includes partnership with Match.com

Banana Republic is partnering with Match.com to host in-store meet and greet events for the online dating site’s subscribers in key markets, including San Francisco, New York, and Chicago.

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 launches e-commerce in Japan

Gap Inc. announced that customers in Japan can now shop Gap and Banana Republic products online through its new Japanese e-commerce sites (gap.co.jp and bananarepublic.co.jp).

October 10, 2012
Gap launches e-commerce in Japan

Gap Inc. announced that customers in Japan can now shop Gap and Banana Republic products online through its new Japanese e-commerce sites (gap.co.jp and bananarepublic.co.jp).

May 31, 2012
Most retailers beat sales estimates in May

With only a few exceptions, retailers are posting solid gains in May, with such chains as Target, TJX, Ross and TJX Cos. beating Wall Street forecasts for the month. The Thomson Reuters Same-Store Index, which tracks the stores that release monthly sales reports, is expected to rise 3.6% in May.

January 5, 2012
Limited Brands, The Buckle shine in December; Gap, Aeropostale disappoint

Many retailers reported solid sales gains for December, but the deep discounts and promotions that shoppers have come to expect cut into profits.

December 8, 2011
Gap debuts first Banana Republic flagship in France

Gap Inc. announced the opening of its first Banana Republic store in France, located in Paris on Avenue des Champs Élysées.

October 13, 2011
Gap details growth strategy; will test Piperlime store

Gap reaffirmed the company’s commitment to reducing square footage at home while aggressively growing its online revenue and international presence during a presentation to investors in New York City.

October 12, 2011
Gap to open first Chile stores

Gap said Wednesday it will advance its expansion in Latin America with new store openings in Chile in October, and will introduce Gap and Banana Republic stores to Panama and Colombia in 2012.

September 8, 2011
Banana Republic opens first store in Russia

Gap has opened its first Banana Republic store in Russia, in Moscow's AfiMall City.

September 1, 2011
Retail sales mostly solid in August; Limited leads apparel, but Gap declines

Despite low consumer confidence, the volatile economy and a hurricane, many retailers reported better-than-expected sales in August.

August 29, 2011
Banana Republic flagship to debut in Paris in December

Gap announced Monday that it will open its first Banana Republic store in France in Paris in early December.

August 19, 2011
Gap's profits drop 19% in Q2

Gap reported Thursday that profit for the quarter ended July 30 dropped 19% to $189 million, compared with $234 million in the year-ago period.

August 2, 2011
J.C. Penney, Nordstrom Rack to join Willow Grove Park lineup

Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust announced that J.C. Penney, Nordstrom Rack, Bravo Cucina Italiana and Forever 21 will join The Cheesecake Factory in 190,000 sq. ft. of anchor space formerly occupied by Strawbridge’s at Willow Grove Park in suburban Philadelphia.

July 29, 2011
Gap opening first Gap flagship in Rome

Gap said Friday that it will debut its first Gap flagship store in Rome on Via del Corso, the city’s premier shopping district, on July 30.

June 30, 2011
Gap to make Africa debut

Gap announced Wednesday that it will open its first Gap store in Egypt this July, and its first Gap and Banana Republic stores in Morocco in October.

June 9, 2011
Gap to close 200 U.S. stores, will expand outlets

At an investor conference on Thursday, Gap CEO Glenn Murphy announced the company will close 200 of its 900 U.S. namesake stores even as it expands its outlet presence.

May 6, 2011
Banana Republic Outlet to open at Arena Hub Plaza

Metro Commercial announced that it has inked a new lease for Banana Republic Outlet at Arena Hub Plaza, located in Wilkes-Barre, Pa.

February 25, 2011
Gap Q4 profit beats forecasts

Gap credited rising sales abroad, online and at its Banana Republic and Old Navy chains for helping to boost its fourth-quarter net income rise 3.7%, beating analysts expectations.

February 9, 2011
Gap adds eight more European countries to online presence

Gap said Wednesday that it has expanded its Gap and Banana Republic online presence to eight additional European countries through its dedicated European e-commerce sites.

February 2, 2011
Gap looks to put namesake brand back on track with new management, other changes

Gap announced a series of changes to help revive its struggling namesake division, which hasn't posted a gain on an annual basis since 2004.

February 1, 2011
Gap North America president departs

Gap announced Tuesday that Marka Hansen president of Gap North America, has resigned, effective Feb. 4.

January 6, 2011
Many retailers fall a bit short in December; Limited and Abercrombie shine in specialty sector

After coming off a strong November, U.S. retailers found their momentum largely waned in December, with sales impacted by a still-cautious consumer, early discounting and a blizzard that crippled the Northeast in the days immediately after Christmas.

November 19, 2010
Gap to open flagship in Italy

Gap will open its first Italian flagship on Saturday in the Corso Vittorio Emanuele shopping district of Milan.

November 11, 2010
Gap’s China stores debut along with an online retail store

Gap announced late Wednesday that its first four wholly owned Gap stores have debuted in China, along with the launch of its online retailer store gap.cn.

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