Should Gap Inc. Go Private?

The Debrief Podcast Talks Shein, Fashion's Cloudy Outlook

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW TODAY: SATURDAY, APRIL 23, 2022 Gap Inc. may be out of options as Old Navy runs into trouble. A private equity buyout may be the best path forward, writes Lauren Sherman. This week, the outlook for fashion grew cloudy as America's travel rebound contrasted sharply with China's lockdowns. BoF Professional analysis now unlocked for non-members: Climate risk is moving up the agenda for fashion investors, with new financial regulations making it easier to factor the subject into investment decisions. Plus, BoF's Lauren Sherman goes behind the scenes of the $2.5 trillion global fashion industry in a new weekly podcast series, The Debrief.

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RETAIL Is It Time for Gap Inc. to Go Private? By Lauren Sherman

Market share is shrinking, discounts are deepening and the group's once-powerful grip on the consumer has disintegrated. As a public company, its options are limited. READ MORE

RETAIL The Debrief: Why Shein Is Valued at $100 Billion By BoF Team

BoF's Cathaleen Chen joins chief correspondent Lauren Sherman to unpack the fast fashion giant's path to its astronomical valuation. READ MORE

GLOBAL MARKETS A Cloudy Outlook for Fashion By Brian Baskin

This week, America's exuberant travel rebound contrasted sharply with strict lockdowns in China as prospects for the global economy dimmed. READ MORE

SUSTAINABILITY Why Climate Risk Is Moving Up the Agenda for Fashion Investors By Whitney Bauck New regulations would make it easier for investors to consider companies' environmental footprint when deciding which businesses to back. READ MORE

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