GAP company information
Introduction:
It was the year of 1969 when man has taken its first step toward the moon and
“Doris and Don Fisher opened the first Gap store in US in San Francisco.”
The fast change in style between teenagers and adult lead to formation of company name called “GAP”. From just a single store in 1969. Our Story
Doris and Don Fisher opened the first Gap store in 1969. The reason was simple. Don couldn’t find a pair of jeans that fit.
They never expected to transform retail. But they did.
Guided by humility, compassion and a strong desire to win, the Fishers grew their company thoughtfully. Customers responded.
Today, Gap Inc. is a leading international specialty retailer with six brands – Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy, Piperlime, Athleta and INTERMIX – more than 3,500 stores and more than 137,000 employees.
We’re growing globally, and just within the last few years, we opened our first stores in China and Italy. We're expanding online shopping to customers, too. Today, customers in about 90 countries can buy our products.
While many things have changed since 1969, the principles on which we were founded have stayed the same: creativity, delivering results, doing what’s right and always thinking of our customers first.
Key Facts
Founded: 1969, with a single store in San Francisco The original brand that brought American casual style to the world. Founded in 1969 in San Francisco, Gap offers iconic, yet modern clothing and accessories for adults, kids and babies. Gap gives customers the freedom to express their individual sense of style.
Brand Includes Gap, GapKids, babyGap, GapMaternity and GapBody.
Franchise stores: More than 350 stores in locations across Asia, Australia, Eastern Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa
Brands:
• Gap
• Intermix
• Banana Republic
• Old Navy
• Piperlime
• Athleta
Headquarters
World HQ: San Francisco Bay Area
Product Design: New York City, San Francisco, Los
It was the year of 1969 when man has taken its first step toward the moon and
“Doris and Don Fisher opened the first Gap store in US in San Francisco.”
The fast change in style between teenagers and adult lead to formation of company name called “GAP”. From just a single store in 1969. Our Story
Doris and Don Fisher opened the first Gap store in 1969. The reason was simple. Don couldn’t find a pair of jeans that fit.
They never expected to transform retail. But they did.
Guided by humility, compassion and a strong desire to win, the Fishers grew their company thoughtfully. Customers responded.
Today, Gap Inc. is a leading international specialty retailer with six brands – Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy, Piperlime, Athleta and INTERMIX – more than 3,500 stores and more than 137,000 employees.
We’re growing globally, and just within the last few years, we opened our first stores in China and Italy. We're expanding online shopping to customers, too. Today, customers in about 90 countries can buy our products.
While many things have changed since 1969, the principles on which we were founded have stayed the same: creativity, delivering results, doing what’s right and always thinking of our customers first.
Key Facts
Founded: 1969, with a single store in San Francisco The original brand that brought American casual style to the world. Founded in 1969 in San Francisco, Gap offers iconic, yet modern clothing and accessories for adults, kids and babies. Gap gives customers the freedom to express their individual sense of style.
Brand Includes Gap, GapKids, babyGap, GapMaternity and GapBody.
Franchise stores: More than 350 stores in locations across Asia, Australia, Eastern Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa
Brands:
• Gap
• Intermix
• Banana Republic
• Old Navy
• Piperlime
• Athleta
Headquarters
World HQ: San Francisco Bay Area
Product Design: New York City, San Francisco, Los