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Gap

Gap was founded in 1969 by Donald and Doris Fisher in San Francisco, offering denim and casualwear. It launched its own private-label products in 1972 and went public in 1976. Gap Inc expanded globally, acquiring Banana Republic in 1983 and launching Old Navy in 1994. Gap entered the UK market in 1987. In October 2020, Gap announced the strategic review of its company-operated Gap business in Europe. Drapers exclusively revealed that it would close its 81 stores in the UK and the Republic of Ireland. In September 2021 Next formed a joint venture to operate Gap’s UK and Ireland ecommerce business across the Next Total Platform and to host Gap-branded shop-in-shops. Next owns 51% of the joint venture, while Gap owns 49%. Globally, Gap operates around 2,600 stores as of 2024 and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Its headquarters is in San Francisco. 

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First look: Gap signs multi-season deal with Victoria Beckham

Gap and Victoria Beckham are partnering for a multi-season collaboration, starting with a 38-piece spring collection launching on 24 April.

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Gap collaborates with Harlem’s Fashion Row

Gap has released its latest collection with Harlem’s Fashion Row (HFR), an organisation that provides a platform for underrepresented black and latinx designers.

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Gap standalone stores return to UK

US fashion retailer Gap is ramping up its UK brick-and-mortar expansion with the opening of three new standalone stores, including one flagship, Drapers can reveal.

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First look: Gwyneth Paltrow and Apple Martin for Gap AW25

Gap has unveiled the first images of its GapStudio line for autumn/winter 25, starring actor Gwyneth Paltrow and her daughter Apple Martin.

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First look: Gap launches new premium line under Zac Posen

The first collection of US retailer Gap's premium line GapStudio, designed by new creative director Zac Posen, will launch in the UK tomorrow (8 April).

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Puma sets sights on Oxford Street as it relocates London flagship

Puma will relocate its UK flagship store from London's Carnaby Street to the former Gap site on Oxford Street, Drapers can reveal.

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