Profile: Gap Inc

It was the summer of 1969: Man took his first walk on the moon. Nearly 450,000 people gathered in upstate New York to witness the historic Woodstock concert. And Doris and Don Fisher opened the first Gap store in San Francisco.

Today, Gap Inc. is one of the world's largest specialty retailers, with more than 3,100 stores and fiscal 2008 revenues of $14.5 billion. We operate four of the most recognized
apparel brands in the world — Gap, Banana Republic, Old Navy, Piperlime and Athleta..

Perhaps more than anything else, our people are what make Gap Inc. a great company. Gap Inc. employees around the world are smart, creative and passionate individuals working in areas from product design to distribution to marketing. Whether
you're interested in working at one of our headquarters locations, in a store or at a distribution center, a variety of career opportunities awaits you.

Gap Inc. embraces diversity and supports an inclusive work environment. Working here requires energy, commitment, flexibility and teamwork. Whether you're a college graduate
ready to start your career, or a professional looking for your next challenge, we offer exciting opportunities to learn, stretch and grow. Try us on for size.

WHO WE ARE
Gap Inc. is a leading international specialty retailer offering clothing, accessories and personal care products for men, women, children and babies under the Gap, Banana Republic and Old Navy brand names. We have world headquarters in the San Francisco Bay Area, product development offices in New York City and distribution operations and offices coordinating sourcing activities around the globe.

We operate nearly 4,300 stores in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, France, Japan and Germany. And at the heart of our company are 165,000 employees supporting our operations worldwide.

WORKING HERE

We work hard.
Gap Inc. is a fast-paced, dynamic environment where ideas are heard and challenges are embraced. We're a company full of smart, talented, diverse people striving to do our jobs better every day. Working here requires commitment, energy, flexibility -- and a healthy dose of creativity.

We're valued.
We offer competitive benefits to help our employees stay healthy, meet their financial goals, protect their incomes and their families, and balance the demands of work and personal life. We're dedicated to training and supporting employees interested in furthering their career growth.

We feel good about working here.
We are committed to making a difference in the communities where we do business around the world. Through Gap Foundation, we support numerous nonprofit organizations. We encourage employees to get involved in their communities by offering paid time off to volunteer and match dollar-for-dollar employees' donations to the nonprofit organizations of their choice. We also insist that the individuals who make our clothes are treated fairly and with respect, and we back up these principles with one of the most progressive sourcing policies in the apparel industry.

Albuquerque, New Mexico - Corporate Shared Services Center (CSSC)

Surrounded by mesas in the west and the Sandia Mountains in the east, Albuquerque, New Mexico, is home to Gap Inc.'s Corporate Shared Services Center (CSSC), which supports the company's domestic operations in the areas of payables processes, cash processes, employee services, real estate processes and inventory management services.

The Corporate Shared Services Center supports multiple business partners while focusing on quality and service, ultimately centralizing previously scattered business activities. Key factors contributing to the Corporate Shared Service Center's success include low operating costs, flexibility to respond to the changing needs of the business, and a location where highly skilled professionals are available.