Gap Inc.
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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K

(Mark One)
[ X ] Annual report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange
Act of 1934 [Fee Required] For the fiscal year ended February 3, 1996 or

[ ] Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 [Fee Required] For the transition period from ____ to ___

Commission File Number 1-7562

THE GAP, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware 94-1697231
(State of Incorporation) (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

One Harrison
San Francisco, California 94105
(Address of principal executive offices)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (415) 952-4400
_______________________

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Common Stock, $0.05 par value New York Stock Exchange, Inc.
(Title of class) Pacific Stock Exchange, Inc.
(Name of each exchange where registered)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None
_______________________

Indicate by check mark whether Registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant
was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days.
Yes X No

Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item
405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to
the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information
statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any
amendment to this Form 10-K. [ X ]

The aggregate market value of the voting stock held by non-affiliates of the
Registrant as of March 25, 1996 was approximately $5,970,295,366, based upon
the last price reported for such date in the NYSE-Composite transactions.

The number of shares of the Registrant's Common Stock outstanding as of
March 25, 1996 was 288,377,346 (restated to reflect a 2-for-1 stock split in
the form of a stock dividend to stockholders of record on March 18, 1996).

DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

Portions of the Registrant's Proxy Statement for the Annual Meeting of
Stockholders to be held on May 21, 1996 (hereinafter referred to as the "1996
Proxy Statement") are incorporated into Parts I and III.

Portions of the Registrant's Annual Report to Stockholders for the fiscal
year ended February 3, 1996 (hereinafter referred to as the "1995 Annual Report
to Stockholders") are incorporated into Parts II and IV.


PART I

Item 1 - BUSINESS

General

The Gap, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as the "Company") is an
international specialty retailer which operates stores selling casual apparel,
shoes and other accessories for men, women and children under a number of trade
names, including: Gap, GapKids, babyGap, Banana Republic, and Old Navy Clothing
Co. The Company was incorporated in the State of California in July 1969 and
was reincorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware in May 1988. On
March 25, 1996, the Company operated 1,701 stores, including 907 Gap, 444
GapKids, 211 Banana Republic, and 139 Old Navy Clothing Co. stores (55 of the
Gap and GapKids stores are located in the United Kingdom, 95 in Canada, 12 in
France, 6 in Japan and 2 in Germany; 5 of the Banana Republic stores are
located in Canada).

Virtually all of the Company's merchandise is private label. The Gap
stores offer casual clothing for men and women. GapKids was introduced in 1986
to provide well-designed, comfortable clothing for boys and girls ages 2-12.
The babyGap line, offering mostly natural fiber clothing for infants and
toddlers, was added in 1990 and is sold in all GapKids stores. Banana Republic
offers classic, casual fashions for men and women. Old Navy Clothing Co. was
introduced in 1993 and offers casual basic and fashion clothing and various
accessories and gift items for men, women and children at lower price points.

Recent Developments

During fiscal 1995, the Company's efforts emphasized the development of
its two newest growth vehicles: Old Navy Clothing Co. and the International
division. It is anticipated that this emphasis will continue in fiscal 1996.

Old Navy Clothing Co., whose stores average 15,300 square feet,
experienced a rapid expansion during fiscal 1995 (from 59 stores at the
beginning of the period to 131 at the end), accounting for about 18% of the
Company's total store space. This rapid rate of expansion has involved
infrastructure and new-store opening expenses. Although Old Navy Clothing Co.
is profitable even in its second year of operations, the risk remains that this
rapid rate of expansion could adversely impact profitability. In addition, the
discount-store segment in which Old Navy operates is subject to particularly
intense competitive pressures. Old Navy competes with a wide variety of
regional and national discount stores, many of whom are larger and have
significantly greater financial, marketing and other resources than Old Navy.

The Company's International division also experienced accelerated growth
in fiscal 1995, notably opening Gap and GapKids stores in two new markets,
Japan and Germany. The Company has very limited or no operating history in
these markets and is faced with competition from established regional and
national chains. Operations in international markets such as Germany and Japan
involve special risks. If such expansion is not successful, the Company's
results of operations could be adversely affected.

Merchandise Inventory, Replenishment and Distribution

The retail apparel business fluctuates according to changes in customer
preferences dictated in part by fashion and season. These fluctuations
especially affect the inventory owned by apparel retailers, since merchandise
usually must be ordered well in advance of the season and sometimes before
fashion trends are evidenced by customer purchases. The Company is also
vulnerable to changing fashion trends. In addition, the cyclical nature of the
retail business requires the Company to carry a significant amount of
inventory, especially prior to peak selling seasons when the Company and other
retailers generally build up their inventory levels. The Company must enter
into contracts for the purchase and manufacture of apparel well in advance of
the applicable selling season. As a result, the Company is vulnerable to
demand and pricing shifts and to errors in selection and timing of merchandise
purchases.

The Company reviews its inventory levels in order to identify slow-moving
merchandise and broken assortments (items no longer in stock in a sufficient
range of sizes) and may use markdowns to clear merchandise. Markdowns may be
used if inventory exceeds customer demand for reasons of style, seasonal
adaptation, changes in customer preference, lack of consumer acceptance of
fashion items, or if it is determined that the inventory in stock will not sell
at its currently marked price. Such markdowns may have an adverse impact on
earnings, depending on their extent and the amount of inventory affected.

Because the Company does not carry much replenishment inventory in its
stores, replenishment inventory is maintained in the Company's distribution
centers in California, Kentucky, Maryland and Canada and in a distribution
center owned and operated by a third party in the United Kingdom, and then
shipped to the stores.

Store Operations and Expansion

The Company's stores offer a shopper-friendly environment with a select
assortment of casual clothing and accessories which emphasize style, quality
and good value. The range of apparel displayed in each store varies
significantly depending on the selling season and the size of the store.

The Company's stores generally are open seven days per week (where
permitted by law), three to six nights per week and most holidays. All sales
are made for cash, personal checks or on credit cards issued by others.

The Company opened 225 new stores and expanded 55 stores during the 1995
fiscal year; the Company anticipates that it will open approximately 175 to 200
new stores and expand approximately 30 to 40 stores during the 1996 fiscal
year. Over the past five years, the Company has increased the average size of
its new stores and expanded the size of existing stores. For fiscal year 1995,
the average size of new stores was about 7,100 square feet for Gap, 4,300
square feet for GapKids, 7,000 square feet for Banana Republic, and 15,600
square feet for Old Navy Clothing Co. Expanded stores are excluded from
comparable store calculations until they have been open over one year in their
new size.

The Company's continued success depends, in part, upon its ability to
increase sales at existing store locations, to open new stores and to operate
stores on a profitable basis. There can be no assurance that the Company's
growth will result in enhanced profitability or that it will continue at the
same rate in future years. In addition, the Company's strategy of expanding
domestically through new concepts (such as Old Navy Clothing Co.) and new
product lines (such as personal care items), and internationally in countries
in which the Company has no, or limited, operating history could result in
reduced profitability if such expansion is not successful. Currently, the
Company is planning to open 4-6 Gap and GapKids stores in Japan and 2 Gap and
GapKids stores in Germany during fiscal 1996.

Suppliers

The Company purchases merchandise from over 1,000 suppliers located
domestically and overseas. No supplier accounted for more than 5% of the
Company's fiscal 1995 purchases. Of the Company's merchandise sold worldwide
during fiscal 1995, approximately 31% was produced domestically while the
remaining 69% was made overseas. Approximately 14% of the Company's total
merchandise was from Hong Kong, with the remainder coming from 50 other
countries. Any event causing a sudden disruption of imports from Hong Kong,
including the imposition of additional import restrictions, could have a
materially adverse effect on the Company's operations. Substantially all of
the Company's foreign purchases are negotiated and paid for in U.S. dollars.

The Company cannot predict whether any of the foreign countries in which
its products currently are manufactured or may be manufactured in the future
will be subject to trade restrictions imposed by the U.S. government, including
the likelihood, type or effect of any such restrictions. Trade restrictions,
including increased tariffs or quotas, or both, against apparel items could
increase the cost or reduce the supply of apparel available to the Company and
adversely affect the Company's business, financial condition and results of
operations. In addition, the Company's import operations may be adversely
affected by political instability resulting in the disruption of trade from
exporting countries, significant fluctuation in the value of the U.S. dollar
against foreign currencies, restrictions on the transfer of funds and/or other
trade disruptions.

Seasonal Business

The Company's business follows a seasonal pattern, peaking over a total
of about 12 weeks during the late summer (late August through September) and
holiday (Thanksgiving through Christmas) periods. During fiscal year 1995,
these periods accounted for approximately 34% of the Company's annual sales.

Competition

The Company's business is highly competitive. The Company's stores
compete with national and local department, specialty and discount store chains
and independent retail stores which handle similar lines of merchandise. Some
competitors have larger sales and assets than the Company.

Depth of selection in sizes, colors and styles of merchandise,
merchandise procurement and pricing, ability to anticipate fashion trends and
customer preferences, inventory control, reputation, quality of merchandise,
store design and location, advertising and customer service are all important
factors in competing successfully in the retail industry. Given the large
number of companies in the retail industry, the Company cannot estimate the
number of its competitors or its relative competitive position.

The performance of the Company in recent years has increased imitation by
other retailers. Such imitation has made and will continue to make the retail
environment in which the Company operates more competitive. In addition, the
success of the Company's operations depends upon a number of factors relating
to consumer spending, including future economic conditions affecting disposable
consumer income such as employment, business conditions, interest rates and
taxation. A decline in consumer spending could adversely affect the Company's
net sales and profitability.

Advertising

The Company's marketing strategy primarily involves advertising in major
metropolitan newspapers and their Sunday magazines and in major news weeklies,
with smaller amounts of print advertising in lifestyle and fashion magazines.
Other advertising media include various outdoor venues, such as bus shelters,
mass transit posters, billboards, telephone kiosks and exterior bus panels,
including double-decker London buses.

Employees

On February 3, 1996, the Company had a work force of approximately 60,000
employees. Additionally, the Company hires temporary employees during the peak
late summer and holiday seasons. The Company considers its employee relations
to be good.

Trademarks and Service Marks

The trademarks and service marks for Gap, GapKids, babyGap, Banana
Republic and Old Navy Clothing Co., and certain other trademarks either have
been registered, or have trademark applications pending, with the United States
Patent and Trademark Office and with the registries of many foreign countries.



Executive Officers of the Registrant

The Chairman of the Company is Donald G. Fisher. Millard S. Drexler is
the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company and of the operating
divisions. Robert J. Fisher is Executive Vice President and Chief Operating
Officer of the Company. Each of Messrs. Donald G. Fisher, Robert J. Fisher and
Drexler is a director of the Company and the required information with respect
to each of them is set forth in the table located in the Section entitled
"Nominees for Election as Directors" of the 1996 Proxy Statement and is
incorporated by reference herein. The following are also executive officers of
the Company:

Name Age Position

Magdalene Gross 47 Executive Vice President - Advertising

Anne B. Gust 38 Senior Vice President - General Counsel

Warren R. Hashagen 45 Senior Vice President - Finance and Chief
Financial Officer

Richard M. Lyons 39 Executive Vice President, The Gap, Inc.
and President, Gap/GapKids Division

Ms. Gross joined the Company in 1984 and has served as Executive Vice
President - Advertising, Gap Division since April 1992. From 1989 to 1992, she
was Senior Vice President - Advertising.

Ms. Gust joined the Company in 1991 and has served as Senior Vice
President - General Counsel since April 1994. From April 1993 to April 1994
she was Vice President - General Counsel; from June 1992 until April 1993, she
was Associate General Counsel and Managing Attorney and from August 1991 until
May 1992 she was Associate General Counsel. From 1986 until August 1991, she
was associated with the law firm of Brobeck, Phleger & Harrison.

Mr. Hashagen joined the Company in 1982 and has served as Senior Vice
President - Finance and Chief Financial Officer since November 1995. From
April 1992 to October 1995 he was Senior Vice President - Finance, and from
February 1991 to April 1992, he was Senior Vice President - Finance and
Treasurer.

Mr. Lyons was promoted to Executive Vice President of the Company in
March 1995, in charge of Gap and GapKids Divisions. He joined the Company in
1984 and has served as President, Gap Division since July 1993. From August
1992 to July 1993 he was Executive Vice President, GapKids Division and from
November 1989 to August 1992 he was Senior Vice President - General Merchandise
Manager, GapKids Division.

Item 2 - PROPERTIES

During fiscal year 1995, the Company opened 225 stores and closed 53.
The newly-opened stores include 59 Gap stores (including 3 stores in the United
Kingdom, 8 stores in Canada, 5 stores in France, 2 stores in Japan and 1 store
in Germany), 68 GapKids stores (including 3 stores in the United Kingdom, 11
stores in Canada, 4 stores in France, 2 stores in Japan and 1 store in
Germany), 26 Banana Republic stores (including 5 stores in Canada), and 72 Old
Navy Clothing Co. stores. In addition, during fiscal year 1995, the Company
expanded 55 stores. The expanded stores include 34 Gap stores, 17 GapKids
stores (including 1 in the United Kingdom and 2 in Canada), 3 Banana Republic
stores and 1 Old Navy Clothing Co. store. The 1,680 stores operating on
February 3, 1996 aggregated approximately 11.1 million square feet. The
Company leases virtually all of its store premises for terms generally ranging
from 12 to 15 years. Most leases provide for additional rent based on a
percentage of store sales above a certain level in addition to or in lieu of
minimum rentals, as well as for the payment of certain other expenses. Some
leases contain cancellation clauses in favor of the Company if specified sales
levels are not achieved. In the United States, the Company's stores are
located in all of the 50 largest metropolitan statistical areas.

During fiscal year 1996, the Company plans to increase store space by
approximately 15%, before taking into account store closings. This increase is
expected to include the opening of approximately 175 to 200 new stores
worldwide and the expansion of approximately 30 to 40 of the Company's existing
stores.

The Company leases its headquarters and regional office buildings, as
well as its Eastern Distribution Center (EDC) and Kentucky Distribution Center
(KDC). The EDC/KDC in Erlanger, Kentucky together consist of approximately
1,220,000 square feet. They distribute Gap, GapKids, Banana Republic and Old
Navy merchandise and their lease term runs through February 28, 2003, with
options to extend the lease for an additional 30 years. In order to capitalize
on synergies with the nearby EDC/KDC, the Company has entered into a lease for
19 acres of land and a 320,000 square foot structure for
consolidation/deconsolidation purposes in Hebron, Kentucky. The facility is
expected to be in operation in the second quarter of fiscal year 1996.

The Company owns its Canadian Distribution Center located in Brampton,
Ontario. It consists of approximately 150,000 square feet and distributes Gap,
GapKids and Banana Republic merchandise. The Company also owns its Western
Distribution Center (WDC) located in Ventura, California. This facility, which
is approximately 344,000 square feet, distributes Gap and GapKids merchandise.
The Company also owns an adjacent five acre parcel for possible future
expansion. The Atlantic Distribution Center (ADC), a facility owned by the
Company in Edgewood, Maryland, covers approximately 745,000 square feet and
distributes Gap, GapKids and Banana Republic merchandise. The Company also
owns 156 adjacent acres, portions of which could be used for potential
expansion of the ADC.

During 1995, the Company acquired land in Gallatin, Tennessee and began
construction on a 640,000 square foot distribution center for an estimated cost
at completion of approximately $45-55 million. The Company expects the
facility to be in operation in late 1996.

The Company has entered into negotiations to purchase land in Roosendaal,
Netherlands for the purpose of constructing a distribution center to serve its
European stores. The Company expects the facility to be in operation by the
second quarter of fiscal 1996.

The Company also owns and operates a data center located on seven acres
of land in Rocklin, California; it covers approximately 40,000 square feet and
serves as a corporate computer processing center.

In February 1996, the Company exercised an option to purchase a 12-acre
parcel of land in San Bruno, California to expand its headquarters facilities.
Construction is expected to begin in late Spring 1996 for an estimated cost at
completion of $55-60 million. The facility is expected to be in operation in
late 1997.

Item 3 - LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

The Company is a party to routine litigation incident to its business.
Some of the lawsuits to which the Company is a party are covered by insurance
and are being defended by the Company's insurance carriers. The Company has
established reserves which management believes are adequate to cover any
litigation losses which may occur.

Item 4 - SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

Not applicable.


PART II

Item 5 - MARKET FOR REGISTRANT'S COMMON EQUITY AND RELATED
STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference
to page 23 of the 1995 Annual Report to Stockholders filed as Exhibit 13 to
this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Item 6 - SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference
to pages 20 and 21 of the 1995 Annual Report to Stockholders filed as Exhibit
13 to this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Item 7 - MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL
CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference
to pages 22 and 23 of the 1995 Annual Report to Stockholders filed as Exhibit
13 to this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

The Management's Discussion and Analysis incorporated by reference herein
as well as other portions of this report and of the annual report to
stockholders contain a number of forward-looking statements which reflect the
Company's current views with respect to future events and financial
performance. In these reports the words "expect," "plan," "anticipate,"
"believe" and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements.

Any such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and
uncertainties that could cause the Company's actual results of operations to
differ materially from historical results or current expectations. Some of
these risks already have been discussed under Item 1 of this report; other
risks include, without limitation, ongoing competitive pressures in the apparel
industry, a continuation or exacerbation of the current over-capacity problem
affecting the industry, and/or changes in the level of consumer spending or
preferences in apparel. Future economic and industry trends that could
potentially impact revenue and profitability remain difficult to predict.

Item 8 - FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

($000) February 3, 1996 January 28, 1995

Accrued Payroll $39,331 $32,624


The remaining information required by this item is incorporated herein by
reference to pages 24-34 of the 1995 Annual Report to Stockholders filed as
Exhibit 13 to this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Item 9 - CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON
ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE

Not applicable.

PART III

Item 10 - DIRECTORS AND EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE REGISTRANT

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference
to the Section entitled "Nominees for Election as Directors" and "Compliance
with Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934" in the 1996 Proxy
Statement. See also Item 1 above.

Item 11 - EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference
to the Sections entitled "Compensation of Directors," "Executive Compensation"
and "Employment Contracts and Termination of Employment Arrangements" in the
1996 Proxy Statement.

Item 12 - SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference
to the Section entitled "Beneficial Ownership of Shares" in the 1996 Proxy
Statement.

Item 13 - CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS

The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference
to the Sections entitled "Other Reportable Transactions" in the 1996 Proxy
Statement.

PART IV

Item 14 - EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, SCHEDULES, AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

A. The following consolidated financial statements, schedules and
exhibits are filed as part of this report or are incorporated herein as
indicated.

(1) Financial Statements

(i) Independent Auditors' Report. Incorporated by
reference to Page 24 of the 1995 Annual Report to
Stockholders filed as Exhibit 13 to this Annual Report
on Form 10-K.

(ii) The consolidated balance sheets as of February 3, 1996
and January 28, 1995 and the related consolidated
statements of earnings, cash flows, and stockholders'
equity for each of the three fiscal years in the period
ended February 3, 1996 are incorporated by reference to
pages 25-34 of the 1995 Annual Report to Stockholders
filed as Exhibit 13 to this Annual Report on Form 10-K.

(2) Financial Statement Schedules


Schedules have been omitted because they are not required or are
not applicable or because the information required to be set forth therein
either is not material or is included in the financial statements or notes
thereto.

Individual financial statements of the Company have been omitted
since the Company is primarily an operating Company and the indebtedness of the
wholly owned subsidiaries to any person other than the Company does not exceed
five percent of the total assets.

(3) Exhibits

Incorporated herein by reference is a list of the Exhibits contained
in the Exhibit Index which begins on sequentially numbered page 11 of
this Report.

(4) Reports on Form 8-K

No reports on Form 8-K were filed or required to be filed for the
last quarter of the fiscal year.


SIGNATURES


Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed
on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

THE GAP, INC.



Date: April 15, 1996 By /s/ Millard S. Drexler
Millard S. Drexler
Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)


Date: April 15, 1996 By /s/ Warren R. Hashagen
Warren R. Hashagen, Senior Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)


Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this
report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the
registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.




Date: April 15, 1996 By /s/ Adrian D. P. Bellamy
Adrian D. P. Bellamy, Director



Date: April 15, 1996 By /s/ John G. Bowes
John G. Bowes, Director



Date: April 15, 1996 By /s/ Millard S. Drexler
Millard S. Drexler, Director



Date: April 15, 1996 By /s/ Donald G. Fisher
Donald G. Fisher, Director



Date: April 15, 1996 By /s/ Doris F. Fisher
Doris F. Fisher, Director



Date: April 15, 1996 By /s/ Robert J. Fisher
Robert J. Fisher, Director



Date: April 15, 1996 By /s/ Lucie J. Fjeldstad
Lucie J. Fjeldstad, Director



Date: April 15, 1996 By /s/ William A. Hasler
William A. Hasler, Director



Date: April 15, 1996 By /s/ John M. Lillie
John M. Lillie, Director



Date: April 12, 1996 By /s/ Charles R. Schwab
Charles R. Schwab, Director



Date: April 15, 1996 By /s/ Brooks Walker, Jr.
Brooks Walker, Jr., Director




THE GAP, INC.
ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K
FOR THE YEAR ENDED FEBRUARY 3, 1996

EXHIBIT INDEX


3.1 Registrant's Amended and Restated Certificate of
Incorporation, filed as Exhibit 3.1 to Registrant's Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 30, 1993,
Commission File No. 1-7562.

3.2 Registrant's By-Laws, filed as Exhibit C to Registrant's
definitive proxy statement for its annual meeting of
stockholders held on May 24, 1988, Commission File No. 1-7562.

3.3 Amended Article IV of Registrant's By-Laws, filed as Exhibit 4.4 to
Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-8, Commission File No.
333-00417.

10.1 Credit Agreement, dated as of August 1, 1995, among Registrant
and Citicorp USA Inc.; Bank of America National Trust & Savings
Association; National Westminster Bank PLC; Nationsbank of Texas;
The Royal Bank of Canada; Bank of Montreal; Societe Generale; The
Fuji Bank, Limited; U.S. National Bank of Oregon; Morgan Guaranty
Trust Company of New York; The Sumitomo Bank Limited; and
Citibank, N.A., filed as Exhibit 10 to Registrant's Quarterly Report on
Form 10-Q for the period ended October 28, 1995, Commission File No.
1-7562.

10.2 Lease Agreement (Eastern Distribution Center), dated as of
July 6, 1979, between Registrant and Corporate Property
Associates, filed as Exhibit 10.8 to Registrant's Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended February 3, 1980,
Commission File No. 1-7562.

10.3 Amendment to Lease Agreement (Eastern Distribution Center),
dated as of October 10, 1986, filed as Exhibit 10.10 to
Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
January 30, 1988, Commission File No. 1-7562.

10.4 Second Amendment to Lease Agreement (Eastern Distribution
Center), dated as of February 16, 1988, filed as Exhibit 10.11
to Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
January 30, 1988, Commission File No. 1-7562.

10.5 Lease Agreement (Kentucky Distribution Center), dated as of
February 16, 1988, between Registrant and Corporate Property
Associates 7, filed as Exhibit 10.12 to Registrant's Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 30, 1988,
Commission File No. 1-7562.

10.6 Lease Agreement (One Harrison, San Francisco), dated as
of September 1, 1987, between Registrant's wholly-owned
subsidiary, Banana Republic, Inc. ("Banana Republic"),
and JMC Associates Limited Partnership, filed as Exhibit
10.13 to Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
year ended January 30, 1988, Commission File No. 1-7562.

10.7 First Amendment to Lease Agreement (One Harrison, San
Francisco), dated as of December 21, 1987, filed as
Exhibit 10.14 to Registrant's Annual report on Form 10-K
for the year ended February 1, 1992, Commission File No.
1-7562.

10.8 Second Amendment to Lease Agreement (One Harrison, San
Francisco), dated as of October 16, 1991, filed as
Exhibit 10.15 to Registrant's Annual report on Form 10-K
for the year ended February 1, 1992, Commission File No.
1-7562.

10.9 Sublease Agreement (One Harrison, San Francisco), dated
as of December 21, 1987, between Registrant's wholly-
owned subsidiary, Banana Republic, Inc. and Hillman
Properties West, Inc., filed as Exhibit 10.14 to
Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year
ended January 30, 1988, Commission File No. 1-7562.

10.10 First Amendment to Sublease Agreement (One Harrison, San
Francisco), dated as of December 17, 1990, filed as
Exhibit 10.17 to Registrant's Annual report on Form 10-K
for the year ended February 1, 1992, Commission File No.
1-7562.

10.11 Second Amendment to Sublease Agreement (One Harrison, San
Francisco), dated as of September 30, 1991, filed as
Exhibit 10.18 to Registrant's Annual report on Form 10-K
for the year ended February 1, 1992, Commission File No.
1-7562.

10.12 Third Amendment to Sublease Agreement (One Harrison, San
Francisco), dated as of October 16, 1991, filed as
Exhibit 10.19 to Registrant's Annual report on Form 10-K
for the year ended February 1, 1992, Commission File No.
1-7562.

10.13 Lease Agreement (Two Harrison, San Francisco), dated as
of May 31, 1991, between Registrant and Harrison Plaza,
Ltd., a California limited partnership, filed as Exhibit
10.20 to Registrant's Annual report on Form 10-K for the
year ended February 1, 1992, Commission File No. 1-7562.

10.14 Purchase Agreement (Atlantic Distribution Center), dated
as of April 9, 1990, between Registrant and Greater
Harford Industrial Park Partnership, filed as Exhibit
10.13 to Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
year ended February 3, 1990, Commission File No. 1-7562.

10.15 Purchase and Installation Agreement (Materials Handling
Equipment for Atlantic Distribution Center), dated as of
December 18, 1990, between Registrant and Computer Aided
Systems, Inc. filed as Exhibit 10.17 to Registrant's
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended February 2,
1991, Commission File No. 1-7562.

10.16 Construction Agreement (Atlantic Distribution Center),
dated as of July 31, 1990, between Registrant and Robert
A. Kinsley, Inc., filed as Exhibit 10.18 to Registrant's
Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended February 2,
1991, Commission File No. 1-7562.

10.17 Purchase Agreement (Rocklin Data Center), dated as of
November 20, 1990, between Registrant and Stanford Ranch,
Inc., filed as Exhibit 10.19 to Registrant's Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended February 2, 1991,
Commission File No. 1-7562.

10.18 Construction Agreement (Rocklin Data Center), dated as of
January 11, 1991, between Registrant and The Austin
Company, filed as Exhibit 10.20 to Registrant's Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended February 2, 1991,
Commission File No. 1-7562.

10.19 Purchase Agreement (Canadair Corporate Jet), dated as of
July 11, 1991, between Registrant and Canadair
Challenger, Inc., a Delaware corporation, filed as
Exhibit 10.26 to Registrant's Annual report on Form 10-K
for the year ended February 1, 1992,

10.20 Construction Agreement, dated as of January 1, 1992,
between Registrant and Fisher Development, Inc., filed as
Exhibit 10.26 to Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K
for the year ended January 30, 1993, Commission File No.
1-7562.

10.21 Letter Agreement, dated as of December 17, 1992, amending
the Restated Construction Agreement between Registrant
and Fisher Development, Inc., filed as Exhibit 10.27 to
Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year
ended January 30, 1993, Commission File No. 1-7562.

EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PLANS AND ARRANGEMENTS

10.22 1981 Stock Option Plan, filed as Exhibit 4.1 to
Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-8,
Commission File No. 33-54690.

10.23 Form of Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement under
Registrant's 1981 Stock Option Plan, filed as Exhibit 4.2
to Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-8,
Commission File No. 33-54690.

10.24 Management Incentive Restricted Stock Plan II, filed as
Exhibit 4.1 to Registrant's Registration Statement on
Form S-8, Commission File No. 33-54686.

10.25 Form of Restricted Stock Agreement under Registrant's
Management Incentive Restricted Stock Plan II, filed as
Exhibit 4.2 to Registrant's Registration Statement on
Form S-8, Commission File No. 33-54686.

10.26 GapShare, filed as Exhibit 4.1 to Registrant's
Registration Statement on Form S-8, Commission File No.
333-00417.

10.27 Description of Management Incentive Cash Award Plan filed
as Exhibit 10.34 to Registrant's Annual Report on Form
10-K for the year ended January 29, 1994, Commission File
No. 1-7562.

10.28 Employee Stock Purchase Plan, filed as Exhibit 4.1 to
Registrant's Registration Statement on Form S-8,
Commission File No. 33-56021.

10.29 Amended and Restated Executive Management Incentive Cash
Award Plan, filed as Exhibit B to the Registrant's
definitive proxy statement for its annual meeting of
stockholders held on May 23, 1995, Commission File No.
1-7562.

10.30 Deferred Compensation Plan filed as Exhibit 10.36 to
Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year
ended January 29, 1994, Commission File No. 1-7562.

10.31 Executive Capital Accumulation Plan filed as Exhibit 10.36
to Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year
ended January 28, 1995, Commission File No. 1-7562.

10.32 1996 Stock Option and Award Plan, filed as Exhibit A
to the Registrant's definitive proxy statement for its annual
meeting of stockholders held on May 21, 1996, Commission
File No. 1-7562.

10.33 Executive Long-Term Cash Award Plan, filed as Exhibit B
to the Registrant's definitive proxy statement for its annual
meeting of stockholders held on May 21, 1996, Commission
File No. 1-7562.

10.34 Relocation Loan Plan, filed as Exhibit A to Registrant's
definitive proxy statement for its annual meeting of
stockholders held on October 25, 1977, Commission File
No. 1-7562.

10.35 Certificate of Corporate Resolution amending the
Relocation Loan Plan, adopted by the Board of Directors
on November 27, 1990, filed as Exhibit 10.34 to
Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year
ended February 2, 1991, Commission File No. 1-7562.

10.36 Agreement, dated as of October 22, 1985, between
Registrant and Millard S. Drexler, together with an
amendment thereto dated as of November 21, 1985, filed as
Exhibits 19.1 and 19.2, respectively, to Registrant's
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
November 2, 1985, Commission File No. 1-7562.

10.37 Amendment to the Agreement between Registrant, Millard
Drexler and Donald Fisher, dated October 23, 1992, filed
as Exhibit 10.38 to Registrant's Annual Report on Form
10-K for the year ended January 30, 1993, Commission File
No. 1-7562.

10.38 Amended and Restated Restricted Stock Agreement, dated
January 30, 1992, between Registrant and Millard Drexler,
filed as Exhibit 10.39 to Registrant's Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the year ended January 30, 1993, Commission
File No. 1-7562.

10.39 First Amendment to the Amended and Restated Restricted
Stock Agreement, dated October 23, 1992, between
Registrant and Millard Drexler, filed as Exhibit 10.40 to
Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year
ended January 30, 1993, Commission File No. 1-7562.

10.40 Restricted Stock Award Agreement, dated April 13, 1992,
between Registrant and Millard Drexler, filed as Exhibit
10.41 to Registrant's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the
year ended January 30, 1993, Commission File No. 1-7562.

10.41 First Amendment to Restricted Stock Award Agreement,
dated October 23, 1992, between Registrant and Millard
Drexler, filed as Exhibit 10.42 to Registrant's Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 30, 1993,
Commission File No. 1-7562.

10.42 Non-Employee Director Retirement Plan, dated October 27,
1992, filed as Exhibit 10.43 to Registrant's Annual
Report on Form 10-K for the year ended January 30, 1993,
Commission File No. 1-7562.

11 Computation of Earnings per Share.

13 Registrant's annual report to security holders for the fiscal
year ended February 3, 1996.

21 Subsidiaries of Registrant.

23 Consent of Deloitte & Touche.

27 Financial Data Schedule