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Mad Men Spring 2012 Collection Debut by Banana Republic

no@spam.com (Maxamillion Blick) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:14:29 MST

Banana Republic, the brand focused on workplace style, and AMC are proud to announce an encore installment to the acclaimed Banana Republic 'Mad Men' capsule, which launches exclusively at Banana Republic North America retail locations and online at www.bananarepublic.com beginning March 1, 2012, building up to the season five premiere of "Mad Men" on AMC on Sunday, March 25 at 9:00 p.m. EDT/CDT.

Old Navy Expands Techno World Collection for the Holidays : retail news

no@spam.com (Maxamillion Blick) — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 08:46:51 MST

As part of Old Navy's incredible holiday assortment, the brand rooted in family, fashion, value and fun, today announced Techno World, a new collection featuring clothing and accessories with built-in technology as well as a wide range of technological gadgets. All priced to please any budget-conscious shopper, Old Navy's Techno World items appeal to gadget geeks of all ages on the holiday shopping list this season. Techno World products range from $6.50 to $34.94 and are available in all Old Navy stores in the US and Canada through the end of December.

Old Navy Unveils Funnovations Inc

no@spam.com (Maxamillion Blick) — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 08:24:06 MDT

New Marketing Platform Brings Better Focus to Old Navy's Brand Tenets of Fun, Fashion, Value, and Family

Old Navy announced today that it will unveil a new marketing platform called Funnovations Inc. Kicking off this Thursday in both the US and Canada, the campaign invites customers to 'Come fun, Come all' and experience the secret source of all Old Navy fun -- the place where the brand's quirkiest ideas are born and tested.

CLASSIC, CHIC LAYERS LEAD THIS FALL�S FASHION TRENDS

no@spam.com (Maxamillion Blick) — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 13:41:51 MDT

Old Navy Stylist Shares Tips to Stay Warm and Stand Out This Autumn

As the weather begins to cool, fall fashionistas are embracing the season’s trends and choosing crisp layers for a classic, chic look. Statement outerwear pieces will become a focal point, while cozy, chunky knits and jersey tops play an accompanying role. But how do you create a look that balances your personal style, is versatile, and still leaves room for fun?

1969 L.A. and Beyond - Gap Fall Campaign Tells Unexpected Story

no@spam.com (Maxamillion Blick) — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 09:56:14 MDT

"1969: L.A. and Beyond" Gives Inside Look at the Personalities Behind Gap's 1969 Collection and How the Jeans Are Worn by Everyday People in Cities Around the World

Shining a spotlight on one of its best kept secrets -its denim design studio in Los Angeles- Gap’s new global marketing campaign tells the story of its 1969 fall collection from the inside out. Starting with the personalities behind the denim, 1969: L.A. and Beyond gives a transparent look at the designers and how they come together each day to create the latest in denim fits, fabrics and washes. Taking it from the studio to the real world, the campaign also shows how the denim comes to life in various cities by the people who wear it.

Wish You Were Here Old Navy Summer Road Trip Hitting the Streets to Bring Family Fun to Your City

no@spam.com (Maxamillion Blick) — Mon, 23 May 2011 10:16:49 MDT

Remember when you all piled in mom's station wagon to take that family trip to the beach? You packed a cooler with popsicles, sandwiches, played paddle ball and built sandcastles until the sun went down. Old Navy is now bringing back that summer nostalgia with their "Wish You Were Here" summer road trip.

Gap Inc. Announces Bond Offering

no@spam.com (Maxamillion Blick) — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 12:43:47 MDT

Gap Inc. (NYSE:GPS) yesterday announced a public bond offering, expected to price yesterday. The Company intends to use the net proceeds of the offering for general corporate purposes including share repurchases.

Yesterday's offering is being made under an effective registration statement on file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and available on its website at http://www.sec.gov. This press release is not an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy these securities. Any offers to sell, or solicitations to buy, will be made solely by means of a prospectus and related prospectus supplement filed with the SEC. A copy of the prospectus and related preliminary prospectus supplement for this offering may be obtained from the following joint book-running managers:

Goldman, Sachs & Co.

Goldman, Sachs & Co., 200 West Street, New York, NY 10282 Attn: Prospectus Department, toll-free at 1-866-471-2526, or by facsimile at 212-902-9316 or by e-mailing prospectus-ny@ny.email.gs.com

J.P. Morgan

J.P. Morgan Securities LLC, 383 Madison Avenue, New York, 10179, Attn: High Grade Syndicate Desk, 3^rd Floor, or by calling collect at 212-834-4533

BofA Merrill Lynch

Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Incorporated, Attn: Prospectus Department, 100 West 33rd Street, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10001, toll-free at 1-800-294-1322 or by emailing dg.prospectus_requests@baml.com

Decide the Four Children Who Will Become the Next Faces of babyGap and GapKids

no@spam.com (Maxamillion Blick) — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 14:49:02 MST

After sorting through an unprecedented one million adorable children showing off their "good jeans," Gap today revealed the 20 charismatic finalists competing to be the next faces of babyGap and GapKids.

Starting today through December 20, it is up to America to decide which four children – one girl and one boy for babyGap and one girl and one boy for GapKids – will be featured in store windows nationwide and receive a $1,000 Gap GiftCard. Voters can cast a vote in each of the four categories once a day by logging on to gap.com/castingcall or by downloading the free Gap Casting Call iPhone app. Each vote cast will be entered for a chance to win the Voter's Sweepstakes, a $1,000 Gap GiftCard.

Gap Inc. Updates Investors on Strategic Plan for the Next Three to Five Years : Gap News

no@spam.com (Maxamillion Blick) — Thu, 14 Oct 2010 14:23:38 MDT

Gap Inc. (NYSE:GPS), one of the world’s largest specialty retailers, today updated investors on the company’s initiatives to increase its share of the $1.4 trillion global apparel market, through a combination of international and online expansion and improvements in the North American business.

“We’re making the investments necessary to shift the balance of revenue over time to come increasingly from our online and international businesses.”

“While never losing sight of our goal to gain market share in our North American businesses, our strong portfolio of brands combined with several powerful platforms such as outlet, online and franchise give us significant global runway,” said Glenn Murphy, chairman and CEO of Gap Inc. “We’re making the investments necessary to shift the balance of revenue over time to come increasingly from our online and international businesses.”

Gap Inc. Reports March 2010 Sales

no@spam.com (Maxamillion Blick) — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 10:19:56 MDT

Gap Inc. (NYSE:GPS) today reported that March 2010 net sales were up 12 percent from last year. Net sales for the five-week period ended April 3, 2010 were $1.45 billion compared with net sales of $1.29 billion for the five-week period ended April 4, 2009. The company’s comparable store sales for March 2010 increased 11 percent compared with an 8 percent decrease in March 2009.

“We’re pleased that we continued to make progress on our goal of driving top line sales and that we delivered merchandise margins significantly above last year”