The Gap is now getting into home fashion, after signing a license for soft home merchandise with Al-Karam Textile Mills of Pakistan. The Gap says the collection will include bedding, bath and decorative accessories for adults, kids, teen and babies. Al-Karam’s license covers North America only for now, and the first Gap Home Collection is scheduled for release in mid-2021. The first Gap Home collection will be available in summer 2021 both online and in The Gap’s brick-and-mortar outlets. The Gap Home collection was announced early this year when The Gap Inc. said it would be seeking home fashion licenses for several of its brands, including Gap, Janie and Jack, and Banana Republic. Gap Inc. also announced a deal with licensing firm IMG that would see the agency helping the company… . . . read more
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Trademarks/Brands
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