Gap is opening its doors in Africa with a store in Egypt this July, followed by Gap and Banana
Republic stores in Morocco this October.
Last year, Gap made its products available to African consumers in Egypt, Morocco, and South Africa through the company’s international online shipping provider. “We are thrilled to be taking another important step in our franchise business and global expansion strategy by bringing our store experience to consumers in Africa for the first time,” said Stephen Sunnucks, president of International, Gap Inc. “The rapidly growing consumer base in North Africa provides an ideal environment to introduce both Gap and Banana Republic to the continent.”
Gap Inc. is focused on growing its share of the $1.4 trillion global apparel market. Over the last five years, Gap Inc. has grown its franchise store base to more than 180 and expanded from 2 to 25 countries throughout Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and Australia.
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