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This Week, Gap Proves Its Staying Power

Gap’s earnings this week will present a clearer picture of how well Richard Dickson’s attempts to bring Gap back in the fashion conversation is sticking with consumers.
A shift in fashion toward wide-leg jeans has driven the likes of Gap Inc., J Crew Group’s Madewell and even Lululemon Athletica Inc. to offer these styles, boosting sales.
The company's turnaround is promising, but Gap Inc. has to prove it can perform consistently. (Gap)

In his first full year at the helm of Gap Inc, chief executive Richard Dickson has taken big swings to bring the company back into the zeitgeist and get sales growing again.

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