GAP INC
The Gap, Inc., commonly known as Gap Inc., headquartered in San Francisco, California, is an American multinational clothing and accessories retailer. The company operates four primary divisions: the namesake Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy, and Athleta. Gap Inc. is one of the largest apparel retailers in the United States. It operates 3,569 stores. Zac Posen is the creative director of the Gap.
Basic company information
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- Business sectors
- retail; fast fashion [1]
- Company / filing name
- GAP INC [2]
- Headquarters location
- San Francisco [1]
- Founded
- 1969 [1]
- Legal form
- Delaware corporation [1]
- Leadership in background record
- Art Peck [1]
- Founders
- Donald Fisher; Doris F. Fisher [1]
- Official website
- https://www.gap.co.jp/; https://www.gapcanada.ca/; https://www.gapfactory.com/; https://www.gapinc.com; https://www.gap.com/ [1]
- ISIN (reported securities)
- US3647601083 [1]
- CIK
- 39911 [2]
- Country in background record
- United States; France; Canada [1]
- Symbols / exchanges
- GAP (NYSE) [2]
Company positioning and business
The Gap, Inc., commonly known as Gap Inc., headquartered in San Francisco, California, is an American multinational clothing and accessories retailer. The company operates four primary divisions: the namesake Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy, and Athleta. Gap Inc. is one of the largest apparel retailers in the United States. It operates 3,569 stores. Zac Posen is the creative director of the Gap. [3]
Gap was founded in 1969 by Donald Fisher and Doris F. Fisher. Their sons, William S. Fisher and Robert J. Fisher, each own approximately 15% of the company. [3]
Background text: Wikipedia contributors, Gap Inc.. Selected introductory paragraphs, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Official filing data is cited separately.
Management and corporate governance
The Wikidata background record identifies Art Peck in the chief-executive role. This background entry is not an official confirmation of the current board or executive roster. [1]
Financial year, securities and disclosures
Listed securities: GAP (NYSE). Multiple symbols may represent different share classes or securities of the same registrant. [2]
History and key events
Founding / inception date recorded in Wikidata. [1]
Financial results and regulatory disclosures
No individual financial documents have been indexed yet. Open the source to consult company disclosures. [2]
Related entities and concepts
Frequently asked questions
When was GAP INC founded?
Founded: 1969. The linked source provides the background record. [1]
Where is the headquarters of GAP INC?
Headquarters location: San Francisco. The linked source provides the background record. [1]
Which business sectors are recorded for GAP INC?
Business sectors: retail; fast fashion. The linked source provides the background record. [1]
Sources and review dates
- Wikidata — company background record (CC0) ↗
- Company identity and profile data ↗
- Wikipedia contributors — Gap Inc. (CC BY-SA 4.0) ↗
Reviewed 23 October 2026. Financial periods and historical event dates are shown separately. Figures reflect their stated source dates; this page is not a live quote or investment recommendation.