Gap Inc. is preparing a new round of redundancies
Cassidy STEPHENS
After having already announced almost 500 redundancies in September 2022, Gap
The layoffs concern employees from the San Francisco headquarters in California, but also employees from the global supply chain. According to the American media, the group -which did not respond to Reuters’ request- has already started to inform those it is letting go.
As previously announced, the aim is to make savings of $300 million, the first half of which will be achieved in 2023, to “improve the quality and speed of decision making.” The workforce reduction is part of this rationalisation.
The American group, owner of Gap, Old NavyAthletaBanana Republic
In France, Gap is operated as a franchise by the Hermione People & Brands group, but not for much longer. The French subsidiary, which is in receivership, is currently the subject of takeover offers. It remains to be seen whether the Gap will continue to operate or not.
(With Reuters)
