Gap
This coverage focuses on Gap, the global apparel retailer and its operations within the UK and international markets. Retail Sector reports on Gap’s brand strategy, financial performance, digital transformation, and partnerships following its evolving retail model. Coverage includes store portfolio changes, e-commerce growth, sustainability commitments, and leadership updates under the Gap Inc. group, alongside its sister brands such as Banana Republic and Old Navy. For retail professionals, this category provides insights into how Gap navigates shifting consumer trends, supply-chain pressures, and competition in the fast-changing fashion and lifestyle market.
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Sep- 2022 -13 SeptemberPeople Moves
Land’s End appoints new CEO
Classic American lifestyle brand, Land’s End, has announced the appointment of Andrew McLean as the group’s new CEO. The news comes as Jerome Griffith, the brand’s current CEO, will be retiring from his role on 27 January 2023. Griffith will reportedly continue to serve as a director and will become…
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Aug- 2022 -9 AugustHigh Street
Neiman Marcus appoints new president
Neiman Marcus Group has announced the appointment of Ryan Ross as its president, effective Aug 15 2022. Ross will report to Geoffroy van Raemdonck, chief executive officer, NMG. Ross was previously president of Williams Sonoma, where he was responsible for driving integrated channel strategies, customer growth and evolving the relevancy…
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Jul- 2022 -12 JulyPeople Moves
Gap CEO steps down amid struggling sales
Gap Inc. has revealed that president and chief executive officer Sonia Syngal will step down from her position and from the company’s board, departing the company following a brief transition. Effective immediately, Gap confirmed Bob Martin, the company’s current executive chairman of the board, will serve as Gap Inc. president…
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7 JulyClothing & Shoes
Gap to launch in India amid Reliance Retail franchise deal
Gap Inc. has entered into a long-term franchise agreement with Reliance Retail Limited, India’s largest retailer, to bring Gap to India for the first time. Through the partnership, Reliance Retail has become the official retailer for Gap across all channels in India. Reliance Retail will introduce Gap’s latest fashion offerings…
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May- 2022 -10 MaySupermarkets
Amazon Fresh to expand beyond London with Sevenoaks site
Amazon Fresh is set to open a new site in Sevenoaks, Kent, becoming one of the first Amazon Fresh stores to open outside of London. According to Kent Online, it is thought the new store will open on the site of a former Baby Gap in Bligh’s Meadow. Sevenoaks District…
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Apr- 2022 -22 AprilClothing & Shoes
Gap CEO to lead Old Navy brand as Nancy Green departs
Gap Inc. has announced Old Navy president and CEO Nancy Green is stepping down from her role with immediate effect. It revealed that while an external search is underway, Gap chief executive officer Sonia Syngal will work closely with the Old Navy team to lead through this transition until a…
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4 AprilHealth & Beauty
Boots gender pay gap drops to 2.7%
Boots has reported its median pay gap has dropped to 2.7% in the 12 months ending 5 April 2021, compared to the national median pay gap of 15.4%. The retailer’s Gender Pay Gap report reveals Boots continues to see a “sustained reduction” in its mean pay gap at 18.1%, which…
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Mar- 2022 -15 MarchClothing & Shoes
Gap opens first UK shop-in-shop on Oxford St with Next
Gap Inc. and Next Plc announced the opening of the first Gap-branded shop-in-shop within Next’s largest West End store on London’s Oxford Street, as part of a new joint venture franchise relationship between the two companies. The venture will also see Next manage Gap’s e-commerce business as well as further…
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Dec- 2021 -22 DecemberClothing & Shoes
Maje welcomes new CEO
SMCP, the parent company of Sandro, Maje, Claudie Pierlot and Fursac, has announced the appointment of Charlotte Tasset Ferrec as chief executive officer of Maje, with effect from January 4, 2022. The move follows the appointment of Isabelle Guichot as chief executive officer of SMCP. Tasset Ferrec, 48, joins Maje…
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Nov- 2021 -24 NovemberClothing & Shoes
Gap cuts 2021 guidance as supply chain woes dent sales
Gap has lowered its full-year guidance after it revealed supply chain disruption has dented its Q3 sales and led to higher expenses. In a trading update for the quarter, Gap said it now expects revenues to grow around 20% for the year compared with previous estimations of 30%. It also…
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