Gap CEO Richard Dickson bets on cultural relevance to turn around the retailer
Gap Inc. CEO Richard Dickson is focusing on reconnecting the brand with pop culture through celebrity collaborations and creative direction from Zac Posen. Comparable sales rose 10% in the first quarter, but shares are down 20% this year, and analysts remain cautious about whether the revival can translate into pricing power. Dickson says the company lost its story and became too focused on products.
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