EPISODE · Apr 1, 2025 · 25 MIN
He Revived Barbie. Now He’s Turning Around Gap
from The Journal. · host The Wall Street Journal & Spotify Studios
Gap Inc. was once the king of mall-brand fashion. In recent years though, its Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic and Athleta chains have been outmaneuvered by discount stores like Target and fast-fashion brands like Zara and Shein. Ryan Knutson speaks with the new CEO Richard Dickson who is translating his previous experience resurrecting the Barbie brand into a new era for the iconic clothing seller. Further Listening: - Rent the Runway’s CEO on How it Survived the Pandemic - Shein: Fast Fashion, Slow IPO - How Target Got Off Target Photo: Uncredited Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Gap Inc. was once the king of mall-brand fashion. In recent years though, its Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic and Athleta chains have been outmaneuvered by discount stores like Target and fast-fashion brands like Zara and Shein. Ryan Knutson speaks with the new CEO Richard Dickson who is translating his previous experience resurrecting the Barbie brand into a new era for the iconic clothing seller. Further Listening: - Rent the Runway’s CEO on How it Survived the Pandemic - Shein: Fast Fashion, Slow IPO - How Target Got Off Target Photo: Uncredited Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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