Old Navy is back in the spotlight as Gap Inc. reshapes its legacy after founder Doris Fisher’s passing; a quick reminder of its Mission Bay, SF roots and big-box hits.
Doris Fisher, co-founder of Gap, has died at 94. The company has grown from a San Francisco jeans-and-record shop to a global retailer with brands including Gap, Banana Republic and Old Navy, generating about $15 billion in annual sales. Fisher shaped Gap’s culture with simple design, fair pay and philanthropy.