Doris Fisher, co-founder of iconic Gap chain, dies at 94
Summary
Doris Fisher, who co-founded The Gap clothing chain with her husband Don Fisher in 1969, died at age 94. She helped develop the brand into a global retail company and was involved in charity work and art donations.Key Facts
- Doris Fisher co-founded The Gap in 1969 with her husband Don Fisher.
- The first store was in San Francisco and initially sold Levi’s jeans and music tapes.
- The Gap grew into a large company with $15 billion in annual sales and also owns Banana Republic and Old Navy.
- Doris was the fashion merchandiser and helped create the company's name.
- She was involved in shaping Gap’s advertising, products, and customer focus.
- The Fishers donated over 1,100 art pieces to the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art in 2009.
- Doris supported education for underserved students and served on the board of the KIPP charter school network.
- She graduated from Stanford University in 1953 with a degree in economics and is survived by three sons, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.
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