Gap’s Athleta is moving into Canada
April 20, 2021
Gap Inc. has announced that it will open its first non-U.S. Athleta stores in Canada this year at locations in Ontario and British Columbia. Athleta, which saw its sale pass $1 billion for the first time last year, is expected to surpass $2 billion by 2023. Gap may open as many as 30 Athleta stores this year across North America. The chain’s sales were up 26 percent in the fourth quarter.
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