Hong Kong — Gap Inc. has launched its first flagship store in Hong Kong. The company expects to grow the fleet to about 45 stores in China by the end of fiscal 2012.
Hong Kong — Gap Inc. has launched its first flagship store in Hong Kong. The store will be Gap’s ninth in the Greater China region as the company continues to expand the international reach of its brands.
The new store spans more than 15,000 square feet over four floors on the sought-after Queens Road in Hong Kong’s burgeoning Central District. The store has large floor-to-ceiling windows, white marble and oak floors.
“Opening in Hong Kong is a momentous occasion,” says Redmond Yeung, president of Gap Greater China.
Gap Inc. celebrated its first anniversary in China this month, and during this time has expanded to four stores in Shanghai and four in Beijing. In addition to Hong Kong, the company will open new stores in Shanghai, HangZhou and Tianjin over the coming weeks. The company expects to grow the fleet to about 45 stores in China by the end of fiscal 2012.
Gap Inc. is a leading global specialty retailer under the Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy, Piperlime, and Athleta brands. Gap Inc. has about 3,100 company-operated stores, approximately 200 franchise stores, and e-commerce sites. For more information, visit www.gapinc.com.