07 March 2023, Mumbai
Gap Inc., the global clothing and accessories retail chain, has recently opened its third standalone store in India at Sharth City Mall in Hitec City, Hyderabad.
Gap Inc. entered India for the second time after ending its partnership with Arvind Fashions in 2020, with a long-term franchise agreement with Reliance Retail in July 2022. Currently, Reliance Retail is the exclusive retailer for Gap Inc. in India, operating both physical stores and digital commerce platforms. In 2022, Reliance Retail launched over 50 Gap shop-in-shops across India, followed by its first standalone store in Mumbai's Infinity Mall, Malad, in February 2023, and its second store in GS Road, Guwahati.
The company plans to expand its presence in India by opening more standalone stores across the country in the coming months. Reliance Retail is a subsidiary of Reliance Retail Ventures (RRVL), the holding company of all retail brands under the Reliance group.
Founded in 1969,Gap Inc. is headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company offers apparel, accessories, and personal care products for men, women, and children through its retail stores, franchised stores, and e-commerce portals.