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Gap to shut all Banana Republic shops in the UK Gap to shut all Banana Republic shops in the UK
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Gap is to close all its Banana Republic stores in the UK as the ailing fashion retailer focuses on North America to revive its sales.Gap is to close all its Banana Republic stores in the UK as the ailing fashion retailer focuses on North America to revive its sales.
The company said it expected to close the majority of the eight UK stores by the end of this year, a Gap spokeswoman told Reuters.The company said it expected to close the majority of the eight UK stores by the end of this year, a Gap spokeswoman told Reuters.
Gap said in May that it would shut 75 Old Navy and Banana Republic stores overseas.Gap said in May that it would shut 75 Old Navy and Banana Republic stores overseas.
Sales of the Banana Republic and Gap brands have been falling for some time, with comparable sales at Banana Republic stores down 9% last quarter, its sixth straight quarter of decline.Sales of the Banana Republic and Gap brands have been falling for some time, with comparable sales at Banana Republic stores down 9% last quarter, its sixth straight quarter of decline.
Gap has been struggling to draw shoppers who now turn to fast-fashion retailers such as H&M, Forever 21 and Inditex’s Zara for cheaper and trendier clothes.Gap has been struggling to draw shoppers who now turn to fast-fashion retailers such as H&M, Forever 21 and Inditex’s Zara for cheaper and trendier clothes.
Banana Republic will continue to serve its UK customers through its regional website, Gap said.Banana Republic will continue to serve its UK customers through its regional website, Gap said.
The San Francisco-based retailer’s shares were down about 1% at $25.90 on Tuesday. The San Francisco-based retailer’s shares were down about 1% at $25.90 (£21) on Tuesday.