Can Old Navy Disrupt Athleisure? | Fast Five Shorts

About this episode

The episode discusses Old Navy's potential entry into the athleisure market with a new concept focused on affordable activewear.

This Omni Talk Retail Fast Five segment explores reports that Old Navy may launch a new standalone concept called Old Navy Sport focused on affordable activewear. Chris Walton, Jennifer Meyers, and John Benson debate whether Old Navy can carve out space in the crowded athleisure market and if Gap Inc. can balance Old Navy Sport with Athleta. ⏩ Tune in for the full episode here. #OldNavy #GapInc #Athleisure #Activewear #RetailExpansion #ApparelIndustry #ConsumerTrends #FashionRetail #OmniTalk #RetailNews

People in this episode

Host: Chris Walton

Guests: Jennifer Meyers, John Benson

Topics covered

• athleisure
• activewear
• retail expansion
• consumer trends
• fashion retail

Keywords

• Old Navy
• Gap Inc.
• athleisure
• activewear
• retail news
• fashion retail
• consumer trends

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Old Navy, Gap Inc.

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