American clothing retailer under Gap Inc., founded 1978
Tokyo has introduced a policy allowing shorts, t-shirts, and trainers as part of its summer work attire under the "Tokyo Cool Biz" initiative. The change aims to cope with extreme heat while curbing energy use, though reviews are divided—some applaud comfort, others raise concerns about fairness and legibility of dress codes.
Gap has named Michael Francis as Old Navy’s new chief executive, effective Nov. 2, with Haio Barbeito moving to an advisory role. The appointment follows weaker-than-expected quarterly results for Old Navy, which has dragged on Gap’s overall performance. Francis will push a sharper customer focus and a streamlined product strategy as the brand seeks to restore momentum.