Gap will eliminate about 1,800 positions as part of a broader restructuring plan that aims to speed decision-making and reduce overhead expense, the retailer said Thursday.
The roles will be concentrated at the company's San Francisco headquarters and in upper field positions, interim Chief Executive Officer Bobby Martin said in a statement. The new round of job cuts was reported earlier this week without specifics on the number of employees affected.
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Over the last year, the company has struggled with sales
"We believe these efforts will release untapped potential across our brands, allowing us to show up as a more customer focused, faster, and creative company," Martin said.