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The National Retail Federation (NRF) today released a study authored by a University of Georgia economist who found that retail jobs pay wages that are highly competitive with those in other industries. The NRF's report, Wages in the Retail Industry: Getting the Facts Straight, is part of its Retail Jobs Week, an initiative from the trade association to educate Washington lawmakers about the value retail jobs deliver for millions of workers and the economy as a whole.

Gap said late Wednesday that Glenn Murphy will resign as its chairman and chief executive on Feb. 1, and the retailer will promote its digital leader Art Peck to CEO. The San Francisco company, which operates Gap, Old Navy and Banana Republic, said Wednesday that Murphy's resignation coincides with the end of its current fiscal year. He has been Gap's chairman and CEO since July 2007 and oversaw a turnaround that has lost steam in recent months.

Follow Banana Republic or sister brand Old Navy on Twitter or Facebook and you'll be taken behind the scenes on ad shoots or offered styling tips. Theirs are typical fashion brand feeds, albeit produced with more sophistication and digital savvy than some competitors. But take a look at the social media accounts of parent company Gap and you'll see the 45-year-old retail giant has been carefully cultivating a web presence focused on feminism, equal pay and progressive values.

Gap will enter India next year in partnership with textile company Arvind Lifestyle Brand, opening 40 outlets across the country as part of its global expansion strategy. The brand plans to open about 40 franchise-operated Gap stores in India, the company said in a statement. The first two Gap outlets are expected to open in Mumbai and Delhi by next year. 

Gap has triggered a furious backlash after it tweeted a promotional image of an extremely slender model sporting a shirt dress to its 431,000 followers. "Dress up your days in pastel plaid. #since1969," the retailer captioned the image on Monday — linking to the $59.95 dress on its website, where it appears on a different and notably less thin model. Many users were quick to vent their disapproval, not only regarding the model's tiny frame, but the perceived state of her health.

Retail sales climbed in July, led by Gap and L Brands, in what is typically a slow, clearance-driven month for retailers ahead of the back-to-school season. Costco Wholesale, however, underperformed, marking the first time in five months that the warehouse club chain's sales have increased less than expected. The company said foreign currencies had a

Back in April, Banana Republic announced that it had appointed Marissa Webb its new creative director in the pursuit of a more fashionable image. After posting a cryptic Instagram on Wednesday night signaling the forthcoming arrival of #thenewBR, the brand has now dropped the first images from its fall campaign under Webb's direction. From what we can tell so far, the look involves a lot of slim silhouettes in shades of

Two months ago, former Burberry CEO Angela Ahrendts assumed her much buzzed-about position as Apple's new Senior Vice President of Retail. The 54-year-old fashion executive moved to the tech giant after filling her resume with brands like DKNY andHenri Bendel. Taking to her LinkedIn Page to update the world about her first few weeks on the job, Ahrendts noted, "Silicon Valley can feel like a country unto itself!" While Ahrendts might seem like a fish out of water jumping from one exclusive world to another, she's just one of sever

Smartphones are now a driving force for omnichannel and e-commerce adoption across the world, transforming the way consumers shop and interact with brands. However, in their efforts to reach consumers in every channel and beat the competition, many brands are missing the mark with mobile commerce. Retailers often regard mobile as a separate commerce engine instead of focusing on delivering a seamless commerce experience across all channels and touchpoints.

According to a review of emails received by Who's Mailing What! (WMW!) from June 2013 through May 2014, Thursday is the most popular day for sending emails, with Tuesday a close second. Not surprising, retailers dominated the inbox all week long, as many companies send multiple emails daily for their various brands/titles. WMW! received more than 3,500 emails from Gap and its brands Banana Republic and Old Navy.