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Gap Goes Outside Agency of Record for Creative Ideas
Original at AdAge.com
• Tue, Jun 16
The move to get new marketing ideas on the Gap brand comes after the marketer shifted lead creative duties for Old Navy to Crispin Porter & Bogusky from indie shop Chandelier Creative, New York. Gap Inc. CEO Glenn Murphy said during a company earnings ...
Get tank tops for $2 at Old Navy this weekend
Original at Examiner.com
• Tue, Jun 16
Old Navy will be selling their ribbed tank tops for $2 on June 20th. This deal is good in the stores only and I understand they will limit your purchase to 5 tanks. If you want to increase your savings at Old Navy, join the hunt for the Old Navy hidden ...
A checklist for summer fun
Original at Examiner.com
• Tue, Jun 16
Shirts, such as this, can be bought at Old Navy, Target, Gap or Amazon.com. 6. A change of clothes, for your child, so they won't be riding home in wet swim attire. 7. A hat, they may look a little funny and adorable with a big hat on, ...
Four-season friendships
Original at Examiner.com
• Tue, Jun 16
Being a lifetime Clevelander, I know there's nothing that feels better than trading in Uggs for brand-new, Old Navy flip-flops. The day you get to lose those extra layers, paint your toe nails, and go bathing suit shopping should be a local holiday. ...
Baltimore bargains for parenting multiples
Original at Examiner.com
• Mon, Jun 15
When I've felt compelled to purchase clothing, I've found terrific bargains at both Target (Pikesville) and Old Navy (Lutherville). I'm still basking in the afterglow of the purchase of an adorable t-shirt at Old Navy for $0.49 and mittens from ...
Heads up: $2 tank tops at Old Navy Saturday (June 20) ONLY - Vero Beach Press-Journal
Original at Vero Beach Press-Journal
• Mon, Jun 15
Women's and girls' ribbed tank tops will be on sale for $2 each at Old Navy stores on Saturday, June 20. Normally, the ribbed tanks cost $6.50 for girls sizes and up to $9.50 for women. For this one-day only sale, there's a limit of five tank tops per ...
Goodwill courts high-end shoppers
Original at Roanoke Times
• Sun, Jun 14
VA Earlier this year, I found a great Old Navy sweater for $3 at an area Goodwill. I know many people who find super deals on name brand clothes regularly while thrift store shopping. If you've uncovered some great thrift store finds, tell me about them. ...
This Week's 5 Dumbest Stock Moves
Original at Motley Fool
• Fri, Jun 12
There is something new at Old Navy, but you have to look hard to find it. Gap (NYSE: GPS) is trying to breathe new life into its moribund discount apparel concept by making over 50 of its 1000 stores. I'm all for tweaking something that isn't working, ...
So where does Sookie shop?
Original at blogs.fayobserver.com
• Thu, Jun 11
NC “So the fact that we have Sookie in a lot of stuff that is from Target or Old Navy or sort of similarly not-high-end stores, I think is really appropriate because she obviously wouldn't be able to afford some really snazzy designer something-or-other ...
Men: the answer to your fashion prayers
Original at Times & Transcript
• Thu, Jun 11
Canada Cool retro ones are available at places like Old Navy. As aforesaid, a little mystery goes a long way. Also, be sure to pay attention to where you are when walking around in minimal summer clothing. Sure, walking around in just board shorts in a beach ...
Gap Inc. wants in on the Namaste market
Original at WalletPop
• Wed, Jun 10
VA Almost every day, I get an email from Gap Inc. That's because its web operation spans Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic and online shoe emporium Piperlime -- so there's always a new shipment coming in or sale going down. Back in April, though, Gap Inc. ...
Investors Ignore Retailers' Optimism
Original at TheStreet.com
• Wed, Jun 10
Gap(GPS Quote) and JC Penney both had some good news for investors, but neither was exactly rewarded. Gap said it plans on remodeling 50 of its Old Navy stores, a plan that could help the company regain market share. Its stock slipped by 2% to $16.68. ...
Consumer-Led Economic Recovery? Think Again
Original at Seeking Alpha
• Wed, Jun 10
NY Sears will spin off or sell K Mart, Gap will spin off or sell Old Navy, in last gasp moves, perhaps one to two years from now and then, nothing. Among the luxury retailers, check out Coach (COH) -- good managment, too many stores, not one product ...
Suit your shape
Original at FayObserver.com
• Mon, Jun 8
NC Swimsuits like the tankini have become increasingly popular at stores like Old Navy. “Our mix-and-match tankinis are hot sellers this year,” said Jenny Heisler, the public relations coordinator for Old Navy. “The wide array of colors and prints, ...
Double-Edged Downturn in Jamaica, Queens
Original at New York Times
• Mon, Jun 8
United States Mom-and-pop clothing stores like Vim — its aging marquee letters decorated with the Stars and Stripes — outnumber the few national retailers like Old Navy and Marshalls. Outside one hole-in-the-wall shop, a recorded voice squawks: “Air Maxes, Uptowns, ...
Mommy bloggers use the Web to save their families money - The Express Times
Original at LehighValleyLive.com
• Sat, Jun 6
Shortly after one mom blogger complained about Old Navy's scant coupon selection, the retailer stepped up its coupon program. Gap Inc., which owns Old Navy, says it is listening to the concerns of frugally-minded mothers. "We see (moms who blog) as a ...
Bohemian rhapsody
Original at Corpus Christi Caller Times
• Sat, Jun 6
TX My most comfortable item is an oversize Old Navy sweater that I permanently borrowed from my boyfriend. It is wonderfully soft, and it smells like him. It's like wearing a hug. One of my most recent purchases... A green dress I had seen while shopping ...
Government focus on textile sector is encouraging
Original at Daily Times
• Sat, Jun 6
Pakistan It was a matter of great pride for Pakistan that our textile units at one time were manufacturing products for renowned international brand names like Old Navy, Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, Tomy, Nike, Bkny, FCUK and Christian Dior, etc. ...
US retailers report May sales declinesOriginal at google.com
• Thu, Jun 4
Washington Post One particular success story for the month was Gap Inc.'s Old Navy, which reported a 3 percent same-store sales increase, compared with a 25 percent drop last year. The company has been working to turn around the struggling chain, which focuses on ...
Blake McGrath Sits Down With JigTV.com About Being More Than a Dancer - BigNews.biz
Original at bignews.biz
• Tue, Jun 2
BigNews.biz (press release), MA He has also appeared in commercials for Gap, iPod and Hummer while appearing and choreographing in a commercial for Old Navy. He also starred on the hit MTV show "Dancelife." Being used to the camera, Blake was a natural during his dancer interview ...
What Ever Happened to the Gap?
Original at caps.fool.com
• Sun, May 31
In April, Old Navy reported its first positive same-store sales results in over 2 years. However, if we look at same-store sales by brand we can see it will be at least a few months before this is any reason to cheer: The one consistent bright spot for ...
Old Navy's one dollar flip-flop day makes shopping other Lycoming ...
Original at Examiner.com
• Tue, May 26
The line during the Old Navy flip-flop day sale extended from the registers and throughout most of the store. Old Navy's flip flops seemed to be more popular with women than men, but there was no shortage of men in the store either, holding a pair of ...
No Dog Ears On My Books Please!
Original at Printer Ink Cartridges News &
• Mon, May 25
You will find old tags of Old Navy or Gap jeans and shirts, printer cartridge packages, or casually-given business cards from sales people. If you are the more creative type and are willing to spend a bit more, you can actually get some craft paper and ...
Google, Twitter and Old Navy (so 21st century)
Original at Examiner.com
• Sat, May 23
The white and yellow pages that are delivered to our homes used to be the way we looked up phone numbers and looked for specific businesses, stores etc. when we needed to buy something or needed someone to do things we couldn't or wouldn't do. ...
Stocks waver as investors worry about US debt load
Original at google.com
• Fri, May 22
Gap Inc. rose 11 cents to $16.09 after reporting better-than-expected earnings for the first quarter after the market closed on Thursday. It said sales at its less expensive Old Navy chain fell at a slower pace than a year earlier. ...
Premarket roundup: Gap, Salesforce.com
Original at Forbes
• Fri, May 22
NY AP , 05.22.09, 09:29 AM EDT NEW YORK (AP) - Gap Inc. ( GPS - news - people ) says the sales decline at its Old Navy stores slowed in the first quarter but analysts are divided on whether the retailer's broader same-store sales slump is coming to an end ...
pec Traffic Report: Does Google's "Vince Update" Favor Big Brands?
Original at Practical Ecommerce
• Tue, May 12
Grand Junction Clothing. Since the Vince change, Old Navy/Gap and American Eagle have taken over top spots in "Clothing" searches, after not ranking in the top ten since at least 2007. In some sense the Google search rankings have always been a popularity contest. ...
Police Blotter
Original at Pioneer Press Online
• Mon, May 11
IL An unknown amount of women's clothing was taken the early evening of May 2 from Old Navy on the 9400 block of Skokie Boulevard. Police said three suspects were seen entering the store and quickly walking around the women's section. ...
Ann Taylor cuts size 16
Original at Crain's New York Business
• Fri, May 8
NY While Old Navy still offers sizes 0 through 20 in stores, it did away with separate Plus Size departments two years ago. OldNavy.com offers sizes 16-30. Sister brand Gap offers sizes 0 to 16 in stores and 0 to 30 on its Web site. ...
Gap Names Merchandising Head At Banana Republic
Original at FOXBusiness
• Tue, May 5
- Andria Cheng, Andria Cheng She was most recently a consultant to apparel brands including Theory and Nike , Gap said. Rosen is replacing Nick Coe, who left at the end of 2008, Gap said. Like its larger sister chains Old Navy and Gap, Banana Republic has also suffered declining ...
The Best Business Model
Original at BusinessWeek
• Fri, May 1
- Umair Haque, Umair Haque The Gap started up Old Navy—which diluted the incentives for the Gap to make better clothes in the first place. Newspapers have struggled with new services for a decade—instead of simply seeking to write more interesting, more timely, and more relevant ...
Gap's Old Navy Mistakes Offer Insights
Original at TheStreet.com
• Mon, Apr 27
But Old Navy's lesson applies to any industry: If you veer too far from your mission, you risk losing loyal, long-time customers. The key is to figure out how to expand your offerings without diluting your brand. When the first stores debuted 15 years ...
Time To Try On Gap? (GPS, AEO, ANF, ARO)
Original at Investopedia
• Tue, Apr 7
Canada In February, Gap's comp store sales at Gap North America were off 12%. Meanwhile, its Banana Republic North America comps were off 16%, and its Old Navy North American comps were down 13%. (Read how to use these numbers to in Using Consumer Spending As ...
Gap boss takes pay cut
Original at Drapers online
• Thu, Mar 19
Gap’s chairman and chief executive Glenn Murphy will take a 15% salary cut as part of plans to cut costs. Gap, which operates the Gap, Banana Republic and Old Navy chains, will also reduce the board from 13 to 10 members. Gap co-founder Doris Fisher ...
Old Navy 'SuperModelquins' Enjoy The Hollywood Nightlife
Original at LA.com
• Fri, Mar 6
CA The eerie mannequins, which you may recognize from the commercials, were posed around the bar like warm-blooded party goers; ordering cocktails, lounging in VIP, and wearing Old Navy's best attempt at evening gear (brightly-colored, floor length ...
Old Navy Early Spring Collection
Original at ShopDiary
• Fri, Dec 26
ShareThis Although we’re in the midst of winter, it’s never to early to plan for a spring getaway or at least think of warmer weather ahead. Old Navy’s Early Spring collection features great styles to help you transition into spring. If staying fit is your New Year’s resolution, check out Ol...
Charley Harper Memory Game
Original at dooce
• Thu, Dec 18
I cannot count the number of people who have written to inform me of this (thanks to all of you), but there is a collection of Charley Harper children's games, books, and t-shirts for sale right now at Old Navy, a line introduced by Todd Oldham who was named the company's new design creative d...
LikeWise Likes: Winter Suede Boots
Original at the official fashion blog of like.com
• Thu, Dec 11
By Konstantina Why: If you see a pair of shoes that you absolutely can’t resist, you’re more thank likely going to make that impulse purchase. But when it comes to an expensive pair of boots, we’re just a little more careful on how we spend our money. That’s why we like the Old Navy Suede High-Heeled Scrunch Bo...
13 Fab Gifts Under $30
Original at FabSugar
• Mon, Dec 8
By FabSugar We're not quite at holiday shopping crunch time, but we are probably all starting to feel the wallet crunch. I'm about half done with my shopping, and have been thinking about where I can buy fun little Fab gifts for my girlfriends. Top stores that come to mind are Old Navy, Forever 21, the Gap,...
Black Friday Sales
Original at the official fashion blog of like.com
• Mon, Nov 24
By Konstantina At Old Navy you can shop for the whole family and all your friends without spending a lot. Buy 2 knits for $7.50, $15 sweaters, $5 graphic tees and denim at 50% off. Also get a free Samsung MP3 player when you spend $20 or more at Old Navy. At Kohl’s you can find Simply Vera items at 40%-50% off, select...
Old Navy gives away free Samsung MP3 Player as Black Friday Doorbuster
Original at I4U News
• Sat, Nov 22
We would not necessarily think of Old Navy a shop where you can score a bargain on consumer electronics as this is just a clothing retailer where you get a warm sweater for cheap. But the marketing people at Old Navy are smart and decided to give away free...
Old Navy $15 Deals
Original at ShopDiary
• Fri, Nov 21
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Shop Old Navy’s $15 Deals! This week only. Offer Ends 11/26. ShareThis For this week only $15 Deals are at OldNavy.com! This offer starts today online and in stores and will run through 11/26/08 at 11:59 pm ET. Shop Old Navy’s $15 Deals! This week only. Offer Ends 11/26.
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Gap profit slips, keeps full-year outlook
Original at MarketWatch.com
• Thu, Nov 20
SAN FRANCISCO (MarketWatch) -- Gap Inc. late Thursday reported its third-quarter profit rose 3% from a year-earlier, helped by tighter inventory controls. The clothing retail chain also backed its full-year profit forecast. Gap earned $246 million, or 35 cents a share, topping Wall Str...
LikeWise Likes: Affordable And Trendy Sweaters
Original at the official fashion blog of like.com
• Tue, Nov 18
By Konstantina Why: Every man needs a sense of trend in his wardrobe, despite his old school preferences. And the Old Navy Dark Chocolate Houndstooth Sweater is a great way to get that hint of trend. With its affordable pricing and trendy houndstooth, this winter sweater looks great over slacks for work, o...
Fab Flats
Original at GlamScene
• Mon, Nov 17
By Nola Weinstein If you’re anything like us, you go through flats like they’re disposable. Pounding the pavement in them daily is bound to cause damage to the soles. These Old Navy patent ballet flats seem like the ideal solution. Comfy and chic for only $19.50 so even if you ruin them, you wont feel too guilty. If...
NEW <b>Old Navy</b> Fleece Lined Winter Scarf Lt. Blue One Size GIFT
Original at AtomicMall.com
• Sat, Nov 8
More upheaval at Gap as Old Navy president leaves
Original at Garmentos
• Fri, Oct 3
By skapner In late January, Old Navy hosted a fashion show in New York to introduce the press to its new image. Designer Todd Oldham, whom Robertson had hired as creative director, edited the line, which included safari themes. Many of the updated looks are just hitting stores now, leading some observ...
Recipe: So Far Today....
Original at ...simpledarksquid...
• Wed, Sep 3
By Squid! Brunch. Sliced Heirloom tomatoes w/ salt and pepper from the Farmer's Market. Avocado from the Farmer's Market with salt & pepper, and cream cheese on a toasted onion bagel. outfit of the day Tops from Old Navy. Jeans from the Gap. ...
Old Navy discount!!
Original at SheKnows.com
• Sat, Jul 26
By BrandinRyan Will you guys that gave me your email addresses just let me know when you get your online invite?? I just want to make sure everyone gets one! And remember you can use it Aug 1-Aug 3 and online...and you can use it at Old Navy, Gap, ...
Option update 7-28-07: volatility elevated in Gap & Target; suggesting more risk
Original at Blogging Stocks
• Sat, Jul 28
By Paul Foster Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) volatility Elevated into new CEO. GPS, the San Francisco based parent company of 3,200 Gap, Old Navy, and Banana Republic stores, appointed Glenn Murphy, 45, to serve as GPS's Chairman and CEO and as a member of the Board of Directors. Smith Barney upgraded GPS to Buy. SBSH...