Gap investing in product to win back customers
By Leonie Barrie | 24 February 2012
Despite booking a 40% drop in fourth quarter profit as it battled higher costs, promotions and lower sales, US specialty retailer Gap Inc says it is moving in the right direction when it comes to improving its revenues and earnings in the year ahead.
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