US: Gap warns on margins as Q4 profit rises 4%
Author: just-style.com | 25 February 2011
Higher sales at its Banana Republic and Old Navy chains have helped Gap Inc to a 4% rise in fourth quarter earnings - but the specialty clothing retailer warned that soaring costs are likely to dent operating margins in the year ahead.
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