Gap

History

Gap was formed with Doris and Don Fisher opening the first Gap store in San Francisco in the summer of 1969. The company went public in 1976. Gap opened numerous stores in various locations and expanded its business over the years. Today, Gap Inc. is one of the world's largest specialty retailers.

Mission

The mission of Gap is to make it easy for customers to express their personal style throughout their life.

Area of Operation

The business of Gap is specialty retailing, offering:

• Clothing
• Accessories
• Personal care products for men, women, children and babies

Gap operates five of the most popular apparel brands in the world:

• Gap
• Banana Republic
• Old Navy
• Forth & Towne
• Piperlime

Gap also operates Outlet stores.

Key Statistics

• Gap holds assets of $9.21 billion.
• Gap has made profits of $1.11 billion in 2006.
• Gap operates worldwide.
• Gap has 153,000 employees.

Organization

The leadership of the organization is provided by:

• CEO and President
• Executive Leadership Team
• Board of Directors

International Ranking

• Gap ranks 452 in the world according to Forbes Magazine list.
• Gap ranks 422 in Fortune Global 500 list.

Headquarter Address

Gap Inc
Two Folsom Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
Phone: (650) 952-4400
Website URL: www.gapinc.com