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Originally published by Capital Businessbusiness
May 5, 2026
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Gap co-founder Doris Fisher dies aged 94
The couple opened the first Gap store in San Francisco in 1969 after a frustrating shopping experience when Don could not find a pair of jeans that fit. Doris reportedly came up with the company's name, referring to the generation gap, hoping to appeal to younger shoppers. Kenya ..
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Doris Fisher, the co-founder of the retail chain Gap Inc., has died at the age of 94. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, May 4.
- Gap Inc. operates approximately 3,570 stores worldwide with annual sales around $15 billion.
- Doris Fisher, alongside her husband Don Fisher, founded Gap in 1969 in San Francisco.
- Fisher served as the company's merchandiser until 2003, shaping the brand's style and image.
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