Banana Republic is a retailer of clothes and accessories for men and women. The company was launched in 1978 originally as a safari clothing retailer and was later re-branded to offer luxury clothing options when purchased by Gap Inc. in 1983. The company operates more than 600 store locations across the globe and merchandises its products through its online store as well.
Alternatives to Banana Republic
Bluefly
Company: Clearlake Capital Group | Founder: Scott Erdman, Carly Rosenberg & Ken Seiff | CEO: Neel Grover | Since: 2013
Bluefly is one of the more popular retailers of designer brands of superior value. They curate the latest products of brands like Guccy, Prada, Christian Louboutin & Ferragamo, and manage to get surprisingly big discounts on most of their products.
Forever 21
Company: Forever 21, Inc. | Founder: Do Won Chang | CEO: Do Won Chang | Since: 1984
Forever 21 is a company specialized in fashion and clothing. Founded in April 1984, it has now become the authority in latest trends, must-have styles and hottest deals. This is the go-to retailer for shopping dresses, tops, tees, leggings and much…
Gap
Company: The Gap, Inc. | Founder: Donald Fisher, Doris Fisher | CEO: Art Peck | Since: 1969
Gap is a global clothing manufacturer and retailer with more than 3,700 stores around the world. The company was launched in 1969 as a denim and LP store and currently it merchandises clothes for men, women, children and babies. Gap’s…
J Crew
Company: J. Crew Group, Inc. | Founder: Emily Scott | CEO: James Brett | Since: 1983
J. Crew is an American retailer of clothing and accessories for men and women. The company merchandises its products under two main brands: J. Crew and Madewell, offering its clients product categories such as denim, dresses, wedding, shoes, jewelry, suits,…
Old Navy
Company: Gap Inc. | Founder: Millard Drexler | CEO: Sonia Syngal | Since: 1994
Old Navy is a designer, manufacturer and retailer of clothing and accessories for men, women and children at very affordable prices. The company offers a wide variety of collections, including business, maternity and casual clothing. The brand was launched in…
Urban Outfitters
Company: Urban Outfitters, Inc. | Founder: Richard Hayne, Judy Wicks, Scott Belair | CEO: Trish Donnelly | Since: 1970
Urban Outfitters is an American fashion and lifestyle retailer with stores in North America and Europe and a webshop. It sells clothing, shoes, accessories, homeware, music and vinyl, with a mix of its own labels and brands. The first store…
Shop Bop
Company: Amazon.com Inc. | Founder: Bob Lamey | CEO: Bob Lamey | Since: 2000
Shopbop is an online clothing and footwear retailer. They put together a collection for every season and highlight what is hot in fashion today. They partner with contemporary designer brands to come up with a wide array of fashionable and…
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