Gap revival crystallizes as sales jump 8% in Q4

The brand also notched its eighth straight comp rise. Tariffs eroded Gap Inc.’s margins and profits, though, and Athleta sales tanked again.

Dillard’s is so confident, it opened a new store

Sales, margins and profits grew in Q1 — impressive results considering that consumers and the department store model itself are under pressure.

The beauty retailer’s Q4 net sales grew nearly 12%, though industry analysts questioned the retailer’s “softer” fiscal 2026 comp guidance.

Chris Blakeslee, who previously served as chief executive at the Gap-owned activewear brand, also held positions at Alo Yoga and Bella+Canvas.

One analyst thinks so, though others brushed it off as the activewear brand scored 30% net sales growth in 2025 and record high Q4 margins.

Weaker demand for discretionary goods and fewer severe weather events hurt Q4 sales while tariffs helped drive down margins.