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Gap Inc. partners with Klarna to offer US customers flexible payment options

Apparel retailer Gap Inc. has partnered with Klarna, a global digital bank and flexible payments provider, to offer Klarna’s range of payment options to US customers across its portfolio of brands, including Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy, and Athleta. “We are excited to offer our customers more choice, convenience, and control by offering a...

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Gap Q2 sales remain flat, led by three largest brands

US-based retailer Gap Inc. reported flat net sales for the second quarter to August 2, 2025, amounting to 3.7 billion dollars. Comparable sales were up 1 percent year-over-year (YoY), reflecting the sixth consecutive quarter of positive growth. Store sales saw a 1 percent decrease, while online sales rose 3 percent and accounted for 34 percent...

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Maggie Gauger to lead Athleta as global brand president and CEO

Gap Inc.has announced a leadership transition for its Athleta brand, with Maggie Gauger appointed as global brand president and CEO, effective August 1, 2025. Gauger succeeds Chris Blakeslee, who will step down from his role but remain with the company as an advisor to ensure a seamless transition. Richard Dickson, CEO of Gap Inc., expressed...

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Gap posts strong Q1, maintains optimistic outlook despite tariff uncertainty

Apparel retailer Gap Inc., parent to Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, and Athleta, announced net sales of 3.5 billion dollars, a 2 percent increase for its first quarter ended May 3, 2025. Comparable sales also rose by 2 percent year-over-year. Online sales increased 6 percent and represented 39 percent of total net sales, while store sales...

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Gap reports higher earnings and comparable sales in Q4

San Francisco based apparel retailer Gap maintained growth momentum in the fourth quarter of 2024 with comparable sales increase of 3 percent. Net income increased to 206 million dollars and diluted earnings per share to 54 cents versus 185 million dollars and 50 cents reported in the previous year. However, net sales of 4.1 billion dollars were...

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Gap registers positive Q3, lifts outlook

Gap’s third quarter net sales of 3.8 billion dollars were up 2 percent compared to last year and comparable sales were up 1 percent year-over-year. As a result of its strong third quarter results, the company is raising its full year outlook for net sales, gross margin and operating income growth compared to prior expectations. "I'm proud that...

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Gap reports strong Q2, increases outlook

Gap net sales for the second quarter of 3.7 billion dollars were up 5 percent with comparable sales up 3 percent year-over-year. Increasing its gross margin and operating income outlook for the year ahead, the company said it expects FY24 operating income in the 50’s growth range and gross margin expansion of 200 bps. "In comparison to where we...

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Gap's turnaround plan boosts Q1 performance, raises outlook

First quarter net sales of 3.4 billion dollars at Gap were up 3 percent with comparable sales up 3 percent year-over-year. Store sales for the quarter increased 3 percent and online sales increased 5 percent. As a result of its strong first quarter results, the company is increasing its outlook for fiscal 2024, reflecting higher net sales and...

Gap reports positive fourth quarter results

Gap’s fourth quarter net sales of 4.3 billion dollars were up 1 percent, with comparable sales flat year-over-year. Net sales for the full year of 14.9 billion dollars were down 5 percent, while comparable sales down 2 percent. For the fiscal year 2024, the company forecasts net sales to remain flat, gross margin expansion of 50 basis points,...

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Gap Inc. partners with Ambercycle to scale textile-to-textile recycled materials in Athleta products

Gap Inc., the parent company of Gap, Old Navy, and Athleta, has partnered with Ambercycle to leverage textile-to-textile recycled materials in Athleta products. Established in 2015, the Los Angeles-based Ambercycle developed cycora®, a superior regenerated polyester made from discarded textiles, designed to substitute traditional polyester. From...

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Athleta launches workout clothes for high-intensity exercise

US premium sports and activewear brand Athleta, part of Gap Inc., has launched a new women’s workout collection engineered with proprietary fabrics for high-intensity movement. Athleta, more known for its yoga and pilates clothing, has developed an eight-piece ‘Train’ collection to “empower women through their most intense workouts” as it looks...

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Gap forecasts flat holiday quarter ahead

Gap reported third quarter net sales of 3.8 billion dollars, down 7 percent compared to last year, inclusive of an estimated 2 percentage points negative impact from the sale of Gap China. Comparable sales for the quarter were down 2 percent. The company is estimating fourth quarter net sales to be flat to slightly negative compared to last year...