Gap Inc. announced that, as a result of the escalating COVID-19 pandemic, it will temporarily close its Old Navy, Athleta, Banana Republic, Gap, Janie and Jack, and Intermix stores across North America, effective March 19.
All of the portfolio’s brands continue to be available for customers through e-commerce channels: oldnavy.com, gap.com, gapfactory.com, bananarepublic.com, bananarepublicfactory.com, athleta.com, janieandjack.com and, intermix.com.
“To assist the efforts underway to slow the spread of the coronavirus, we are closing all stores in North America for the next two weeks,” said Sonia Syngal, incoming CEO, Gap Inc. “Our focus remains on supporting the health and livelihood of our employees while caring for our customers and communities. We will provide our impacted store employees with pay continuity and benefits during this two-week period. And, together, we look forward to welcoming our customers back in our stores soon.”
Croquis courtesy Gap/Old Navy
