Johannesburg, South Africa– December 2020 – Gap, the casual clothing and accessories brand known for its modern approach to American optimism, re-entered and celebrated the launch of its new store in The Mall of Africa on 3 December 2020.
Gap first opened its doors on 26th November 2020 and followed with a launch event on the 3rd December 2020 with the brand launching their Summer and Fall collections for men, women, kids, toddlers and infants. The store offers a wide variety of elevated essentials including denim, t-shirts and hoodies as well as the brand’s signature logo products for the whole family.
The media, guests and consumers had the privilege of experiencing the Gap brand firsthand: from customization on denim with illustration and iron patches to receiving in-store promotions and discounts. The event was graced by various journalists, influencers and personalities including LeeAnne Dlamini, PatOnBrands, TK Matakanye and Lwandile Makhaza. The store will be offering promotions to consumers all through December to January: from “buy 2 logo tees all divisions and get 2nd one off 30%” –until 26 Dec 2020; “dresses 30% off” – until 19 Dec 2020; Shorts 30% off –from 20 Dec 2020 – 2 Jan 2021.
The launch reinforces the brand’s commitment to meeting the customer where they are while also implementing health and safety measures to make the store a trusted place for customers to shop as the world continues to navigate the global pandemic. After the store opening in Mall of Africa, the Hyvec Group plans to carry out a sustained national growth plan with additional store openings in South Africa.
Customers in South Africa can engage with the brand on Social Media; Facebook at Gap.SouthAfrica and through Instagram @Gap.SouthAfrica
About Gap
Gap is an authority on modern American style. Founded in San Francisco in 1969, Gap continues to build on its heritage grounded in denim and connect with customers online and in company-operated and franchise retail locations globally. Gap includes Women’s and Men’s apparel and accessories, GapKids, babyGap, GapMaternity, GapBody and GapFit collections. The brand also serves value-conscious customers with exclusively designed collections for Gap Outlet and Gap Factory Stores. Gap is the namesake brand for leading global specialty retailer, Gap Inc. (NYSE: GPS) which includes Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, Athleta, Intermix, Janie and Jack and Hill City brands. For more information, please visit www.gapinc.com
About Hyvec Group
The Group (initially operating under Hyvec Partners Ltd) has emerged from a modest construction company, into a leading Grade A Building and Civil Engineering construction company in Mauritius. As from FY2011, Hyvec embarked into a diversification strategy with footprint into various business segments. The Group represents a portfolio of international franchises and brands of world repute. They cut across the high fashion retail (Stores across Mauritius and South Africa), tourism/travel and hospitality, QSR, catering and fine dining restaurants, distribution and high-end interior solutions. Property & Construction remains the backbone of the Group, which has a substantial land bank for development. The Group started its footprint in Fashion Retail Segment during 2016Q4 in Mauritius and during 2017Q4 for South Africa. The new additions in the Group portfolio are: Saudi Airlines, GAP and Banana Republic (Mauritius and South Africa) and Burger King Franchise for Mauritius
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