Fashion label Old Navy has opened its first store in Japan. <\/p>\n
Located at the DiverCity Tokyo Plaza in Odaiba, the store marks the label’s first opening outside of North America, offering men’s and women’s apparel as well as children’s and babies’ clothing and accessories. Additionally, the label has appointed Stefan Larsson as Global Brand President, effective from October.<\/p>\n
Old Navy debuts in one of the city\u2019s newest shopping destinations, the DiverCity Tokyo Plaza complex in Odaiba, a popular tourist hub. <\/p>\n
\u201cWe are pleased Gap Inc.\u2019s largest brand \u2013 Old Navy \u2013 now has a store in Japan, one of our most important markets,\u201d said Stephen Sunnucks, president, International, Gap Inc. \u201cSince 1995, we\u2019ve grown to more than 150 Gap and Banana Republic stores in Japan, and we\u2019re excited to build on our global growth momentum with the introduction of Old Navy to this market.\u201d<\/p>\n
This Old Navy store in Japan features the same fun, energizing shopping environment the brand is known for in North America. The store offers its signature men\u2019s, women\u2019s, children\u2019s and babies\u2019 clothing and accessories, selected to appeal to customers in Japan.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith the marketing mantra of \u2018Come Fun, Come All,\u2019 Old Navy delivers everyday American fashion with broad appeal,\u201d said Sunnucks. \u201cWe see strong growth opportunity for Old Navy internationally.\u201d<\/p>\n
This store opening comes on the heels of the announcement of Stefan Larsson as Global Brand President for Old Navy. Larsson will join the company in October.<\/p>\n
Since 2007, Gap Inc. has been taking its brands to new markets through its franchise, online and company-operated store channels, with the goal of growing the share of its revenue from online and international businesses to 30 percent by the end of 2013.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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