In the money: Buoyant Gap corrects seasonal imbalance

By Richard Woodard | 17 August 2012

A broadly positive second quarter's trading, with net profit up 29%, has led fashion retailer Gap to raise its full-year guidance, now predicting earnings per share of US$1.95-2.00.

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