Gap April revenue figure rises

SAN FRANCISCO - Clothing store chain Gap Inc. said Thursday that its revenue at stores open at least a year rose 8 percent in April, as shoppers purchased Easter and spring outfits. The news came as Gap said Patrick Robinson, the design director for its namesake brand, is leaving the company effective immediately. Analysts expected a 0.8 percent decline, according to Thomson Reuters. Gap, based in San Francisco, expects net income in the first quarter of 38 cents to 39 cents per share. Analysts expect net income of 40 cents per share, according to FactSet. Revenue in stores open