The Gap, Inc., or Gap, is an American worldwide clothing and accessories retailer. Doris and Don Fisher opened the first Gap store in 1969 with a simple idea — to make it easier to find a pair of jeans and a commitment to do more. Over the last 50 years, the company has grown from a single store to a global fashion business with seven brands — Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy, Athleta, Intermix, Hill City, and Janie and Jack. Gap's clothes are available in 90 countries worldwide through over 3,100 company-operated stores, almost 400 franchise stores, and e-commerce sites.

Fashion & Apparel

United States of America

The Fashion and Apparel Industry is a behemoth in the global economy.  The size of the industry has been steadily growing, and the industry offers countless lucrative opportunities. Trends within the fashion and apparel industry that may influence U.S. employment in coming years include consolidation of businesses in the retail sector, increased use of e-commerce by consumers, improved technology decreasing the need for garment manufacturing workers, and the continued use of cheap labor in countries such as China to produce apparel. A robust American economy has pushed the millennial shopper to the forefront of consumerism. They are quickly setting the pace for redefining our retail environment, and the fashion & apparel industry as a whole. Economically, the apparel industry is an essential segment for investments, revenue, trade, and employment worldwide.

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