Essays Tagged: "Gap Inc"

globalization and inequality-short essay

, one unit, and with it, emerges the concept of winners and losers. Globalization has increased the gap between rich and poor. As we form one world, the level of inequality rises, the strong nations g ... rs in the game headed my national corporations. The winners are top executives of corporations like Gap Inc, Nike, Guess, Adidas, and all the other major corporations in the world.Technology is a key ...

(2 pages) 444 0 4.1 Apr/2002

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Sociology

Gap Inc.: Analysis of the Retail/Specialty Retail Industry

Gap Inc.: Analysis of the Retail/Specialty Retail IndustryFebruary 11, 2004Strategic Management (BUS ... the Retail/Specialty Retail IndustryFebruary 11, 2004Strategic Management (BUS 471)Executive SummaryGap Inc. has been doing business, starting in San Francisco, since 1969. As the company grew and exp ... ore design, more competition is finding its way into the specialty retail industry.Table Of ContentsGap Inc.History of the Firm...................1Milestones.............................1Industry .... ...

(14 pages) 959 0 4.9 Mar/2004

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

A report on Anita Roddick, (the woman who started The Body Shop), written for a Contemporary Leadership class.

orporations themselves have already began doing this, (the Nike case, Dell's Sustainability Report, Gap Inc's Social Responsibility Report, the book Natural Capitalism,), so for this article to pertai ...

(5 pages) 82 1 4.3 Oct/2005

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management > Leadership and Communication

GAP INC.

Gap Inc. is a leading international retailer which offers clothing, accessories and other products f ... retailer which offers clothing, accessories and other products for men, women, children and babies. Gap Inc. includes the brand names of the Gap, Banana Republic, and Old Navy. Gap brand consists of a ... ames of the Gap, Banana Republic, and Old Navy. Gap brand consists of a variety of stores including Gap, GapKids, babyGap, GapBody and Gap Outlet. Gap Inc. was founded in 1969 by Donald and Doris Fish ...

(6 pages) 267 0 4.3 Dec/2005

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies > Clothing, Footwear and Cosmetics

Gap Case Study.

Background.Gap, Inc. is a global company with fiscal revenues of $14.5 billion annually. Gap, Inc. controls the ... trols the marketing interests of three major brands, and over 4,000 retail outlets internationally (Gap, Banana Republic, and Old Navy). Gap, Banana Republic and Old Navy are differentiated by their c ... roach, but share a common goal to deliver customers exceptional style, service, and value.Objective.Gap, Inc. is looking to implement a marketing campaign for particular apparel brands which generates ...

(1 pages) 180 0 3.0 Dec/2005

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies > Clothing, Footwear and Cosmetics

Abercrombie and Fitch - A Case Study

et market, they are also face with major competitors. Abercrombie and Fitch primary competitors are Gap Inc, Banana Republic, Old Navy, and J Crew. Brand positioning due to the nature of the retailing ... their customers successfully, while also maintaining high profit margin. Many retailers, including Gap competitors Abercrombie & Fitch and American Eagle have also experienced ugly first-half res ...

(7 pages) 211 0 5.0 Jan/2006

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies

GAP INC, A Case Study

Gap Inc. is a leading international specialty retailer offering clothing, accessories and personal c ... ring clothing, accessories and personal care products for men, women, children and babies under the Gap, Banana Republic, and Old Navy brand names. There are four brand names included in Gap: Gap, Gap ... a Republic, and Old Navy brand names. There are four brand names included in Gap: Gap, GapKids, BabyGap, and GapBody. There are worldwide Gap headquarters in the San Francisco Bay Area, product develo ...

(7 pages) 353 2 4.5 Jan/2006

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies > Clothing, Footwear and Cosmetics

Anita Roddick - This Woman Has Changed Business Forever: Analysis of an article about Anita Roddick - founder of The Body Shop.

orporations themselves have already began doing this, (the Nike case, Dell's Sustainability Report, Gap Inc's Social Responsibility Report, the book Natural Capitalism,), so for this article to pertai ...

(5 pages) 51 0 3.0 Mar/2006

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies > Clothing, Footwear and Cosmetics

Business

their year's income, retailers fell short of their goal. Many stores such as Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Gap Inc., Sears Holdings Corp., and Kohl's Corp. were among the disappointments. But there were some ... ers such as Abercrombie and Fitch Co.I believe this is because retailers like Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Gap Inc., Sears Holdings Corp., and Kohl's Corp. that don't sell kids or teen goods didn't do well b ...

(1 pages) 28 1 2.3 Apr/2006

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

Financial Analysis & Stock Selection Project: Gap Inc.

Gap, Inc. (ticket symbol is GPS) and Limited Brands, Inc. (ticket symbol is LTD) are two companies i ... imited Brands, Inc. (ticket symbol is LTD) are two companies in the same industry (Apparel Stores). Gap, Inc. operates as a retail giant with several subsidiaries that sells women's and men's apparels ... ld name for personal care and cosmetics; and the beauty industry is one of the market's shares that Gap, Inc. has not been able to penetrate.In 2005, Gap, Inc.'s financial statements had shown the fol ...

(3 pages) 146 0 3.8 Mar/2007

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies > Clothing, Footwear and Cosmetics

"A business's only responsibility is to maximise financial returns to its shareholders".To what extent do you agree or disagree this statement.

attracted to work for ethical companies. (Robbins et al, 2003, p.148)For instance, the corporation GAP Inc., 'A leading international specialty retailer offering clothes' has been successfully expand ... an 150,000 workers worldwide. It can be observed from its Social Responsibility Report (2004) that, GAP Inc. recognises that employees play a critical role in creating an ethical and inclusive workpla ...

(11 pages) 157 1 5.0 Mar/2007

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management

The Gap: fashioning a new marketing segment

I. IntroductionThe case study focus for the GAP, Inc. covers a period from the 1990's to the present and focuses on marketing measures and effec ... res and effects. Following an overview and brief history of the company, the analysis considers the GAP's segment strategy, outlines its system of distribution, and discusses its social and promotion ... , and discusses its social and promotion policies. The analysis concludes with an evaluation of the GAP's current position and makes recommendations for future developments.II. Executive SummaryFounde ...

(9 pages) 221 0 5.0 Apr/2007

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Case Studies > Clothing, Footwear and Cosmetics

Banana Republic

to South Korea market yet. Banana Republic was found in 1978 in California. After being acquired by Gap Inc. in 1983, it has since evolved from a small purveyor of safari-inspired clothing with two st ... UT BANANA REPUBLIC Banana Republic was found in 1978 in California. After being acquired by Gap Inc. in 1983, it has since evolved from a small purveyor of safari-inspired clothing with two st ...

(10 pages) 31 0 0.0 Nov/2001

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

Global Business and Technology

While researching a company to write about I ran across the company Gap Inc. Gap is a clothing retail store here in the US that caters to the younger generation. With a ... generation. With a decrease in sales in the US and other global markets such as Germany and France, Gap has announced a franchise agreement with a Middle East based retailer Al Tayer Group. Working wi ... reement with a Middle East based retailer Al Tayer Group. Working with a fashion conscience culture Gap is predicting the Middle East market will have a positive impact on the company's global exposur ...

(3 pages) 110 0 5.0 Jan/2008

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Economics > Foreign & International Economics

Refocusing The Gap

Introduction Gap Inc. is a leading international specialty retailer, which offers clothing, personal care product ... ler, which offers clothing, personal care products, and accessories for any and everyone. Currently Gap Inc. operates in 4100+ stores worldwide. Customers can shop at Gap stores in six different count ... e purpose of this report is to discuss some strategies as to how the declining chain clothing store Gap. Can rebound and re-attain a position similar to that of the 90's.History/Company Highlights In ...

(7 pages) 80 0 1.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Economics

The following report analyzes Gap Inc.'s structure, products, mission, revenues and leadership

Gap Inc. (The Gap) is an international retailer specializing in clothing, accessories and personal c ... cialty retailers, with more than 3,100 stores worldwide and revenues of over $15.8 billion in 2007. Gap Inc. employs more than 150,000 employees around the world. The following report analyzes Gap Inc ... ort analyzes Gap Inc.'s structure, products, mission, revenues and leadership.IntroductionThe first Gap store was opened in San Francisco in 1969. The name "The Gap" was a play on the Generation Gap; ...

(7 pages) 108 0 1.0 Sep/2008

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Management > Management Planning & Decision Making

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) : GAP case study analysis

a and measure attitudes to social responsibility commitment in the area of child labour practice of Gap Inc. The paper begins with literature review on the background and ethical value of Gap Inc., fo ... ally, the collected data will be analysed and interpreted.2. Literature Review2.1 Company BackgroundGap is one of the leading retailer offering products from clothing, accessories and personal care pr ...

(19 pages) 166 0 4.0 Jan/2009

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Marketing

GAP Marketing Analysis

rength and Power �9Competitors �10International Presence �10Technology Used at Gap �12Finances �14Trend Analysis �14Future of Gap �16Bibliography/Works ... �14Future of Gap �16Bibliography/Works Cited ���Executive SummaryGap Incorporated is one of the largest clothing retailer chains in the world. Specializing in Americ ...

(20 pages) 89 0 0.0 Apr/2010

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers > Marketing