Gap Inc. at Goldman Sachs conference: gap gains, old navy resets

On Monday, September 14, 2026, Gap Inc. presented its portfolio-wide transformation plan at the Goldman Sachs Global Consumer and Retail Conference. The company highlighted progress at Gap while acknowledging the challenges faced by Old Navy. Management stated that Gap is moving from a phase of fixing fundamentals to building momentum, with new categories and entertainment-led marketing driving the next stage.

The brand showed 11 consecutive quarters of growth and a second straight quarter of double-digit gains. Gap Inc. pointed to stronger traffic, better pricing, and healthier margins at Gap, and emphasized its financially disciplined approach and well-positioned growth potential. Old Navy, however, faced a decline in sales due to assortment issues in seasonal categories.

Despite this, executives assured that the issue was identified and corrected. New growth areas such as beauty, accessories, licensing, and fashiontainment were discussed, with executives expressing optimism about their long-term value. A leadership change at Old Navy was announced, with Michael Francis taking over as CEO on November 2.

The company described its strategy as consistent and phased, moving from fundamentals to momentum and then acceleration. Gap Inc. also highlighted the importance of fashiontainment, a mix of fashion and entertainment, in making the brands more culturally relevant.