Gap co-founder Doris Fisher dies aged 94
Summary
Doris Fisher, co-founder of the Gap clothing chain, died at age 94. She helped build the brand’s style and expanded the business, which now includes several major clothing lines and thousands of stores worldwide.Key Facts
- Doris and her husband Don Fisher opened the first Gap store in San Francisco in 1969.
- Doris came up with the name "Gap," referring to the generation gap to attract younger customers.
- Gap now owns brands like Banana Republic, Old Navy, and Athleta and has about 3,570 stores globally.
- Doris was the company’s merchandiser until 2003 and shaped Gap’s style and image.
- She was seen as a pioneering woman entrepreneur and supported diversity, inclusion, arts, and education.
- Doris Fisher died peacefully with her family around her; no cause of death was given.
- At her death, Fisher’s net worth was estimated at $1.7 billion.
- Gap closed all UK and Ireland stores in 2021 but returned with a joint venture allowing Next to manage Gap’s UK website and some in-store sections.
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