- I shopped for clothes and jewelry at Gap and Banana Republic, and neither retailer impressed me.
- I didn’t buy anything at either store, but liked Banana Republic’s selection of jewelry.
- Although I can afford to spend more money on clothing, I’d rather splurge on a meal or vacation.
It’s been nearly a decade since I shopped at Gap or Banana Republic, but the retailers — both owned by parent company Gap Inc. — have been mall staples for as long as I can remember.
However, after seeing that Gap Inc. closed 350 Gap and Banana Republic locations since 2020 and hired former Mattel executive Richard Dickson to take over as the parent company’s CEO, I was curious to see what the retailers were like today.
I recently visited both stores at my local Orlando mall to get a sense of the value each offers. Here’s what my experience was like.
