American clothing retailer Gap Inc. has unveiled details of its entry into China with plans to open Gap stores in Beijing and Shanghai in late 2010, and simultaneously bring an online shopping experience to all Chinese consumers.
The first four Gap stores will feature a full range of Gap adult, GapKids and babyGap product, including all styles of the brand's stylish and fashionable 1969 Premium Jeans. This announcement marks the start of a long-term, multi-channel consumer market entry strategy for Gap Inc. that involves more stores in major regions, including Hong Kong, in the coming year.
In Shanghai, a 1,796 square meter Gap flagship will be located on the premier Nanjing West Road, occupying two floors in the Venture Tech building. It will be followed by another 1,140 square meter flagship located on Mid Huaihai Road, one of Shanghai's top high streets. In Beijing, a 1,165 square meter flagship store will span two floors in the APM building on Wanfujing Street; another 1,800 square meter store will be opened in Chaobei Joy City, a large scale regional shopping center.
As part of its multi-channel entry strategy, Gap Inc. has partnered with Shanghai Yi Shang Network Information Company. The online shopping site will give consumers throughout the country the opportunity to shop for Gap products whenever and wherever they want.
To lead these expansion efforts, the company has appointed Redmond Yeung as president of China operations for Gap Inc., and Lorenzo Moretti as managing director for China for Gap Inc.
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