Gap Inc. has decided to close its Piperlime brand, including the online platform and single store in New York, by the end of the first quarter of fiscal year 2015.
The company is committed to executing against its long-term strategy of driving profitable top line sales, powered by its global brands and innovative ability to reach customers in new and differentiated ways. Going into the new fiscal year, the company will focus on its portfolio of five brands Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic, Athleta and Intermix, as well as digital and global growth.
“We are incredibly grateful to our fashion-focused, loyal customers, and proud of our dedicated employees who have been working hard to evolve the brand and test out new ideas,” said incoming CEO Art Peck. “We plan to keep on pushing new ideas and look forward to seeing how we can apply what we’ve learned to the rest of the company as we continue to bring great products and shopping experiences to our customers.”
While Gap Inc. does not break out Piperlime’s sales independently, the brand is by far the smallest of the company’s portfolio with yearly revenue below $100 million, representing less than 1 percent of Gap Inc.’s total revenue base of over $16 billion. The wind-down costs associated with the decision are not material to the company’s financials.
Piperlime opened in 2006 as an online-only shoe store and later added more fashion apparel and accessories. It opened a stand-alone location in New York City’s SoHo district in 2012. Piperlime sells clothes and accessories from contemporary and high-end brands such as Rag & Bone, Kate Spade, DVF, BCBG MaxAzria, Milly and Michael Kors as well as products from its namesake brand.
