Sad but true. Just when we think things are getting better, they do this to us. Could be more next week.
Has anybody been laid off?
I've heard that not all 80k employees were furloughed but that some have been outright laid off. I don't know anybody in that group, everybody I've talked to personally says they've been furloughed. But if there are some people who were laid off then... — read more
HQ layoffs
Sounds like they're decentralizing much of the HQ efforts. Not efficient or effective. Theyll continue to burn through the cash in no time.
Gap warns of cash shortage, suspends rent payments
https://www.google.com/amp/s/finance.yahoo.com/amphtml/news/gap-says-current-cash-credit-113508088.html Good luck to all my gap peeps
GAP is actually a good company and doing the very best in a horrible situation
I work for an online call center and got an email that top execs were accepting lower pay... All of this as a result of COVID-19. GAP is actually a good company and doing the very best in a horrible situation
Different times
If Don Fisher was still alive they would be paying people. I worked at that company almost 20 years. Not the same now. I'm sure all exec's are still being paid. People cant even get onto the sights first unemployment. Shame on them they could... — read more
Can we switch to distribution centers?
At least if there is one close enough to us? I hear they are swamped and even getting OT, meanwhile, we are out of a job for who knows how long. Talk about getting the short end of the stick. If they start hiring at some point and don't offer it to... — read more
People, make sure to use all the options you have available!
Here is a nice article to get you started, but there is much more available depending on each individual's location, you just have to do some... — read more
This is devastating to so many families!
I understand the mom-and-pop type of businesses having to close and lay off employees, but big corporations such as Gap??? Shouldn't companies as big as this one have contingency plans for situations like this that won't leave their employees hungry... — read more
Master thread for CoronaVirus and impact on Gap
What will happen next and were will this take us?
How many people work at Gap?
How many people work at the company? How about the headquarters at San Francisco?
Gap Layoffs 2020
Thoughts? Any Gap Layoffs 2020? Any news or rumors?
Ohio DC
Ohio DC hasn’t had much work since Dec. Lots of VTO offered. If laid off lots of people are screwed by taking the VTO. Unemployment benefits are based on your last quarter of income.
Part of the Retail Meltdown
"Nowadays, younger shoppers wouldn't think of falling into the Gap but instead find trendier and more affordable clothing at Target or "fast-fashion" chains such as H&M. So, Gap plans to close around 230 stores over two... — read more
9 Billion lost later...
Seems like the CEO that took over so many billions ago knows what he's doing, eh?
Chicago it has begun...
Chicago Metro, the layoffs have started! That explains why Tom booked it to Old Navy!
How are we doing on store closings?
Have all the stores that were part of the Gap's February announcement been notified or closed already? Anybody else thinks it's just a matter of time before the rest of us get a similar notification? I don't see any signs of a turnaround, so it... — read more
And the closings continue...
Another Gap store is closing its doors for good - no shock there. Just one of hundreds to come. These are truly sad days for this company... The Gap in Port Jefferson will close in April after 25 years in business... — read more
and the LAYOFFS continue.
and the LAYOFFS continue.
Long-Term Investment? Short?
Show of hands. How many of you are holding onto this stock as an investment choice with either short or long-term yields? How has the stock been performing for you lately? Missing expectations from quarter-to-quarter? Underperforming same-store-sales... — read more
Gap and Gap Kids at Colonie Center near Albany closing
I'm trying to figure out if this is a part of the announced major closing wave or if this is something separate. Anybody knows? The Gap stores in Colonie Center will close next month with 'store closing' signs going up later this week, according to... — read more
Hundreds of GAP stores closing
In case somebody missed it, looks like the leadership is getting ready to close hundreds of stores sometime soon. Great news to give us for holidays, really great. It'd be really nice to know if there is a way to know ahead if a store is affected... — read more
Gap Layoffs 2019
This thread is for info about potential Gap Layoffs in 2019 or any other relevant information?
GAP is hiring
Locations: Albuquerque, NM; Fresno, CA; Gallatin, TN; Grove City, OH; New York, NY; San Bruno, CA; San Francisco, CA; Orland Park, IL; Albertville, MN; Portland, OR, Los Angeles, CA Positions: Assistant Manager, Lost Prevention Agent, Stock... — read more
Here it comes!
This is gonna be bad.
Mixed results = layoffs
Just wondering if anybody else is worried that mixed first quarter results and a significant drops in Gap's shares will bring on more layoffs? Or even more closings in the near future?... — read more
Gap Factory Store in ST. Cloud closing
Anybody knows if we can expect more of these any time soon? I have to admit I'm worried. The Gap Factory Store at 3959 Second St. S will be closing this summer, according to a local store lead... — read more
Gap Layoffs 2018
How many times will our folks trust executives, there will be layoffs do not trust them, especially if you are in San Francisco.
LAID OFF: Lower (grade 4) and Upper Level (grade 12) Leadership in Stores
The company just laid off lower (grade 4) & upper level (grade 12) leadership in stores (kept GM's) and are replacing them with all part time leaders paying well below what they used to. They are low balling the impacted leaders with positions. Once... — read more
It’s our time to pay the piper
200 stores closing, sales numbers continue to slide – today Gap has less investment, less capital, less hours, where do I stop? 2018 will be a bad year for us as customer preferences changes and the folks who sit in the Ivory Tower in San Francisco... — read more
Gap closing 200 Gap and Banana Republic stores
This will cost a lot of good people their jobs. Still no news on which stores are being shuttered. While they are closing 200 Gap and Banana Republic stores, they are planing to open 270 new Old Navy and Athleta locations. This is small comfort to us... — read more
Gap Restructure
Don't know how Gap has kept this out of the news, but Mid July they elminated positions in every store. The positions of Assistant GM and All Lead positions were cut. This is at least three positions if not more for every store. They are replaced... — read more
The problem with the company is in the description...
It says that in Feb of 2014 the company was capitalized at 16B. Go ahead. Click the stock app on your phone and check GPS. The company has lost 42% of its valuation in 3 years. Perhaps you should continue this growth pattern and invest in MCI... — read more
WARN Notice Filed -200+ to be laid off in San Francisco
216 workers in San Francisco will be cut. WARN notices have been filed with the state of California. Not the first time, nobody is surprised and nobody is making any fuss about it. People are just fine with it, it's acceptable and no big deal any... — read more
Gap Layoffs 2017
Is this really happening, hearing many rumors about layoffs in San Francisco.
Art Peck is still at the helm?
Same-store-sales numbers month after month exhibit systemic failure. No clear direction on regaining consumer confidence. Style and quality are still issues. Employee morale is in an abyss. The stench of human sadness emanates from every corner of... — read more
Art Peck cleaning house
My boss just got the laid off and I am being re-org'd. So far IT department being impacted. 20+ impacted so far.
Gap internal - Executive pink slips
Rumor has it that EVP Sol Goldfarb got the axe....can anyone confirm?