Last Week, The Daily Item of Lynn says (in Consumer confidence still shaky)  MA -
The uncertainty can be detected in the retail clothing industry as observers point to the closing of the GAP store on Newbury Street in Boston in September, ...

And San Diego Business Journal says (in IdeaEdge Seeks Piece of $100B Gift Card Market)  CA -
So far, the startup has partnered with 20 retailers such as the Gap, Amazon.com, Hard Rock Café, Banana Republic, Cabela’s and MasterCard. ...

And Bangor Daily News says (in In Maine, we struggle to look cool in the cold)  ME -
Old Navy had an adorable shrunken blazer — on sale, no less — but it looked awful on me. Gap’s always good for a fitted turtleneck sweater, my No. ...

And Columbia Daily Tribune says (in As Kenny says: ‘know when to fold ’em’)  MO -
Turns out an entire generation that worked retail at Gap, Abercrombie, Old Navy and Banana Republic find the folding habit has been sharply creased into ...

And CounterPunch says (in Obama Faces an Economic Disaster)  CA -
Gap will shut 85 stores plus some of its Old Navy and Banana Republic outlets. Foot Locker will abandon 140 outlets and Wickes Furniture is going out of ...

And Sydney Morning Herald says (in Markets panic on recession forecast)  Australia - Nov 7, 2008
The clothing chain Gap reported a 16 per cent drop in sales, but bargain hunters helped Walmart post a 2 per cent rise. The IMF said the world's consumers ...

And Washington Post says (in The Most Promising Schools in America)  United States - Nov 7, 2008
When in 2000 they accepted $15 million from GAP clothing store founders Doris and Don Fisher to train leaders for dozens more KIPP schools, the idea was to ...

And Portsmouth Herald News says (in Exeter/Hampton area religious listings)  NH - Nov 7, 2008
Thrift Shoppe & Generation Gap Furniture Barn on Tide Mill Road, just off Route 33. Offers gently used clothing, housewares, books and furniture. ...
Rockingham area religious listings Portsmouth Herald News
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And TIME says (in H&M Still Winning Tokyo Hearts — and Wallets)  - Nov 7, 2008
like GAP, Topshop, and Zara, can't. H&M Japan says it will monitor the pricing of other brands, including Japan's own uber-casual UNIQLO, ...

And just-style.com says (in US: Gap same-store sales fall 16% in October)  UK - Nov 7, 2008
By division, same store sales fell 14% at Gap North America, dropped 17% at Banana Republic North America, and slumped 20% at Old Navy North America. ...

And RTT News says (in American Eagle Outfitters, Gap report double-digit declines in ...)  NY - Nov 6, 2008
RTTNews) - Comparable store sales fell 7% at Gap's namesake stores in the quarter, Banana Republic comparable store sales dropped 11%, Old Navy comparable ...

And Forbes says (in Sector Snap: Specialty apparel retailers)  NY - Nov 6, 2008
Gap Inc. (nyse: GPS - news - people ) on Thursday said its same-store sales for October fell 12 percent, as its Old Navy chain continued to struggle. ...

And Forbes says (in Outlook roundup: Gap, Pacific Sunwear)  NY - Nov 6, 2008
SECAUCUS, NJ (AP) - The Children's Place Retail Stores Inc. (nasdaq: PLCE - news - people ), a children's clothing retailer, gave guidance Thursday for ...

And BusinessWeek says (in Gap same-store sales fall 12 percent in October) Gap Inc. on Thursday said its same-store sales for the month of October fell 12 percent, missing Wall Street forecasts, as its Old Navy chain continued to ...
October is tough for Gap Inc. Bizjournals.com
Gap sales dip in October Drapers online

And Forbes says (in Gap reaffirms 2008 profit guidance)  NY - Nov 6, 2008
The parent of its namesake stores, Banana Republic and Old Navy chains plans to report fiscal third-quarter results on Nov. 20.

And MarketWatch says (in Gap Inc. Reports October Sales Down 12 Percent; Comparable Store ...)  - Nov 6, 2008
Gap Inc. is a leading global specialty retailer offering clothing, accessories and personal care products for men, women, children and babies under the Gap, ...

And Honolulu Star-Bulletin says (in Treasure hunt)  HI - Nov 6, 2008
and more, most under $10, that she blends in seamlessly with a regular wardrobe of pieces from Theory, DKNY, Ann Taylor, Banana Republic and Gap. ...

2 Weeks Ago, prnewsnow.com says (in Street Attack Helps Businesses Bridge Japanese American Culture Gap) among clients that are looking to bridge the JapaneseAmerican culture gap With more than a decade of business experience with Japanese culture and progressive marketing knowhow Street Attack is a key resource for US brands......

And PRLog.Org says (in Men's Vintage Clothing Retailer Announces Launch - PRLog.Org) Men's Vintage Clothing Retailer Announces Launch
press release), Romania - Nov 5, 2008
Some of the gently used name brands include: Abercrombie, American Eagle, Gap, Hollister Co., Tommy Hilfiger, Ralph Lauren, Adidas, Brooks Brothers, Fubu, ...

And Franchise Key says (in Stephen Sunnucks' role at Gap extended) Stephen Sunnucks' role at Gap extended
 Germany - Nov 5, 2008
The company is, the report continues, intending to concentrate on opening new franchises in Europe for both Gap and Banana Republic. (kbp)

And PR Web says (in Men's Vintage Clothing Retailer Announces Launch - PR Web) press release)
Men's Vintage Clothing Retailer Announces Launch
press release), WA - Nov 5, 2008
Some of the gently used name brands include: Abercrombie, American Eagle, Gap, Hollister Co., Tommy Hilfiger, Ralph Lauren, Adidas, Brooks Brothers, Fubu, ...

And PR Web says (in Street Attack Helps Businesses Bridge Japanese/American Culture Gap - PR Web) Street Attack Helps Businesses Bridge Japanese/American Culture Gap
press release), WA - Nov 5, 2008
With more than a decade of business experience with Japanese culture and progressive marketing know-how, Street Attack is a key resource for US brands and ...

And Chicago Daily Herald says (in economy sparks opening of resale shop)  IL - Nov 4, 2008
Snow suits, mittens and boots fill a portion of the store that features clothing originally purchased from "mall-type stores." Gap, Gymboree, Ralph Lauren, ...

And USA Today says (in Retailers count on Web appeal for holiday shopping)  - Nov 4, 2008
Gap is trying reviews this season, but Lenk notes it's only for Piperlime, which sells many non-Gap brands. Along with all the brand building and ...
Web Retailing's Appeal Grows istockAnalyst.com (press release)
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And Indianapolis Star says (in Tribe of folders is in-creasing)  United States -
It turns out that an entire generation that worked at Gap, Abercrombie, Old Navy and Banana Republic finds that the folding habit has been sharply creased ...

And ChronicleHerald.ca says (in Can Chanel stay relevant in tough times?)  Canada - Nov 2, 2008
Once in San Francisco, she got a job at Gap as a merchandiser, selecting items of clothing and deciding how much to order. She caught the attention of Jenny ...

And Knoxville News Sentinel says (in Alexander: Consignment stores make shopping guiltless)  TN -
But this time out, I ended up with shirts from Ann Taylor, Banana Republic and The Gap, corduroys from Talbot's, jeans, a denim blazer and a sweater. ...

And Malaysia Star says (in Election humour reaches fever pitch)  Malaysia - Oct 31, 2008
Gap, the clothing store, asked shoppers to stand up for their beliefs, asking “What do you vote for?” and encouraging them to express themselves through ...

And In-Store Marketing Institute says (in Gap Dresses Up the Vote - In-Store Marketing Institute) Gap Dresses Up the Vote
Subscription), IL - Oct 31, 2008
Gap Inc. operates 1230 Gap stores, 1066 Old Navy stores and 568 Banana Republic stores in the US In other news, the company outlined its 2009 strategy to ...

And MarketWatch says (in LL Bean, Zappos, and Lands' End Standouts in Consumer Reports ...) LL Bean, Zappos, and Lands' End Standouts in Consumer Reports ...
 - Oct 30, 2008
At Old Navy, readers called the quality of clothing "Excellent" for only 32 percent of purchases; at Sears, just 29 percent. Victoria's Secret, the Gap, ...

And Economist says (in Maureen Chiquet of Chanel hopes to keep a venerable brand relevant ...)  UK - Oct 30, 2008
Once in San Francisco, she got a job at Gap as a merchandiser, selecting items of clothing and deciding how much to order. She caught the attention of Jenny ...

And Forbes says (in Analyst says Gap, Limited faring better than some)  NY - Oct 30, 2008
Gap operates namesake, Banana Republic and Old Navy chains, and has had a streak of negative monthly same-store sales, or sales in stores open at least one ...

3 Weeks Ago, NewsOK.com says (in Care package: Nursing home gap starting to narrow)  OK - Oct 29, 2008
For nursing home owners, The Gap isn’ta clothing store at the mall. It’s the distance between the cost of providing care and the Medicaid reimbursement rate ...

And Women's Wear Daily says (in Q&A: Faith Popcorn)  -
My clothing budget is very small. I took my kids to Target and TJ Maxx and the Gap, and there’s no reason to go out and spend hundreds and hundreds for a ...

And Times Online says (in Shoppers vote Primark the least ethical clothing retailer)  UK -
“Gap is still pretty far down the list, given the controversy surrounding the supply chain problems it suffered a few years ago. “The worry for Primark now ...

And Top Tech News says (in Historic Resort Fixes Wireless Gap)  CA - Oct 28, 2008
The resort's managers had been using BlackBerry 8330 smart phones and other employees had been given voice phones of various brands from US Cellular. ...

Last Month, just-style.com says (in US: Gap reaffirms FY outlook, outlines growth opportunities)  UK - Oct 17, 2008
At the meeting, executives outlined plans for the Gap, Banana Republic and Old Navy brands. At Gap, the focus is on bringing customers back into stores with ...

And MarketWatch says (in Gap's Old Navy targets 'Jenny' to revive sales) Gap's Old Navy targets 'Jenny' to revive sales
By Andria Cheng, MarketWatch NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- Old Navy, Gap Inc.'s largest sales division, is hoping its renewed focus to target customer "Jenny" ...
Gap Inc. Outlines Business Strategies For Brands And Highlights ... The FINANCIAL

And MarketWatch says (in Gap Inc. Outlines Business Strategies for Brands and Highlights ...) In addition to Murphy and Simmons, speakers at today's annual investor meeting included the presidents of Gap, Banana Republic and Old Navy; and leaders of ...
Gap Outlines Marketing Goals for 2009 Brandweek Magazine
Gap's Old Navy targets 'Jenny' to revive sales MarketWatch

And MarketWatch says (in Calling All Proud Parents: Gap Takes Its Casting Call Search to ...)  - Oct 14, 2008
supply of clothing from babyGap or GapKids and $450 worth of photo gifts from Snapfish. For official rules, please visit http://www.gap.com/castingcall. ...