Old Navy at Downtown Center?

[playacaribe2]

Don't bet your bippy on that. How many US businesses have come here and fallen flat on their faces?

Amen.

There are probably at least a dozen that have come and gone fairly quickly…….many in the food space.

It appears GAP which owns Old Navy is counting on the brand to save the company……as they are on the bubble and in not very good financial shape.

It certainly does not help that the CEO of Old Navy recently abruptly resigned…….usually a signal things are not going well.

Respectfully,
Playacaribe2

 

[Yourmaninvegas]

Don't bet your bippy on that. How many US businesses have come here and fallen flat on their faces?

And how many have come here and succeeded wildly?

Famous Footwear Just Had the Biggest Q2 in Its 61-Year History

The family chain fueled a standout quarter at Caleres.

footwearnews.com

There are probably at least a dozen that have come and gone fairly quickly…….many in the food space.

Respectfully,
Playacaribe2

Every glass is both half empty and half full.

 

[NALs]

I always saw Old Navy as the US version of Zara from Spain.

By the way, I think the largest Zara store of Latin America is still in the DR.

 

[Yourmaninvegas]

I always saw Old Navy as the US version of Zara from Spain.

By the way, I think the largest Zara store of Latin America is still in the DR.

Is that the one in Agora mall?

 

[NotLurking]

I always saw Old Navy as the US version of Zara from Spain.

By the way, I think the largest Zara store of Latin America is still in the DR.

I think Zara is a step up from Old Navy at least according to my 25 y/o daughter. She's infatuated with Zara and Century 21 with Old Navy not so much. I've never seen her buying or wearing Old Navy. But I hope the store does well here. This helps the local economy and generates tax revenue useful for infrastructure projects like much needed aqueducts.

 

[JD Jones]

Is that the one in Agora mall?

I think the biggest is in Blue Mall.

 

[CristoRey]

Amen.

It certainly does not help that the CEO of Old Navy recently abruptly resigned…….usually a signal things are not going well.

Respectfully,
Playacaribe2

It could also mean the CEO was asked to make some compromises he or she was not willing to make. Not an uncommon occurrece if/ when during a down size or restructuring process.

 

[playacaribe2]

It could also mean the CEO was asked to make some compromises he or she was not willing to make. Not an uncommon occurrece if/ when during a down size or restructuring process.

Agreed.......however the CEO of the parent company GAP also resigned. That usually spells some sort of problems...............especially when they resign effective immediately.......but agree to a short transition period. Changing of the guard is generally a well planned out event communicated well in advance.

It would not come as a shock if they were to file a Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition as the stock has tanked YTD.

How that would/will effect the Old Navy store (franchise) in the DR remains to be seen. At one time GAP, and its other brands were extremely popular..........now it is looking to Old Navy to try to save it.

Time will tell.


Respectfully,
Playacaribe2

 

[MariaRubia]

Don't bet your bippy on that. How many US businesses have come here and fallen flat on their faces?

My dad used to say "bet your bippy". I haven't heard that expression for years, thanks for reminding me.

 

[MariaRubia]

The are holding tough at PUJ

I have not been into SDQ for years but here is the web site about it:

Food and drinks | Santo Domingo

aeropuertolasamericas.com

Holding out with their US$ 3 for a bottle of water. Daylight robbery.

 

[NotLurking]

Holding out with their US$ 3 for a bottle of water. Daylight robbery.

You got that right!

 

[NotLurking]

The are holding tough at PUJ

I have not been into SDQ for years but here is the web site about it:

Food and drinks | Santo Domingo

aeropuertolasamericas.com

Apparently they're gone! Oh well it's not like I was going to go there often anyway.

 

[MariaRubia]

I think Zara is a step up from Old Navy at least according to my 25 y/o daughter. She's infatuated with Zara and Century 21 with Old Navy not so much. I've never seen her buying or wearing Old Navy. But I hope the store does well here. This helps the local economy and generates tax revenue useful for infrastructure projects like much needed aqueducts.

Zara is very clever because they have mastered the art of having very fast production times. So they buy something and can have it in their stores in literally a couple of weeks, whilst other retailers take months. This means they can react very quickly, if they spot a trend they can exploit it, and if something doesn't sell, they can it quickly. Every time you go in there is something different, and if you see something you like you need to buy it there and then, or else it is usually gone. Most fashion retailers expect their customers to visit 3 times a year, but Zara customers visit on average 17 times per year. They are now one of the largest clothing retailers in the world.

 

[MariaRubia]

Apparently they're gone! Oh well it's not like I was going to go there often anyway.

PUJ - Punta Cana Airport. I think they are still there.

 

[El Hijo de Manolo]

I think Zara is a step up from Old Navy at least according to my 25 y/o daughter. She's infatuated with Zara and Century 21 with Old Navy not so much. I've never seen her buying or wearing Old Navy. But I hope the store does well here. This helps the local economy and generates tax revenue useful for infrastructure projects like much needed aqueducts.

If there were such a thing as disposable clothing, Old Navy would be that store.

 

[CristoRey]

Agreed.......however the CEO of the parent company GAP also resigned. That usually spells some sort of problems...............especially when they resign effective immediately.......but agree to a short transition period. Changing of the guard is generally a well planned out event communicated well in advance.

It would not come as a shock if they were to file a Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition as the stock has tanked YTD.

How that would/will effect the Old Navy store (franchise) in the DR remains to be seen. At one time GAP, and its other brands were extremely popular..........now it is looking to Old Navy to try to save it.

Time will tell.


Respectfully,
Playacaribe2

I'm not familiar with their current status. Only speaking in general terms.

 

[D'Arcy (Apostropheman)]

The Gap which owns Old Navy is more expensive but arguably better quality but both are IMO mostly "disposable", "fast fashion".

I own some from each but prefer to buy better quality and have fewer items. But, for those looking for price point only may find Old Navy to be a good option.

 

[MariaRubia]

Zara in Santo Domingo always seems to have a nice range of warm clothing like sweaters. I have no idea who buys these, given that Zara prices in Santo Domingo are way higher than buying in other countries.

 

[Gadfly]

I’m looking shirts with big letters that say Aero do they sell those

 

[Auryn]

I’m looking shirts with big letters that say Aero do they sell those

Aeropostale isn’t in the DR but they’re very popular there.