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		<title><![CDATA[Gap Reports Flat Same-Store Sales in November]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Zacks.com submits:   Gap Inc. GPS, a premier international specialty retailer, reported flat same-store sales in Nov 2009 compared to a 10% decrease in the year-earlier period, while overall sales increased 2% year-over-year. Total sales for the month were $1.42 billion compared to $1.39 billion in the previous year....]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Black Friday Sales Strong, But Will It Last?]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Martinne Geller and Phil WahbaNEW YORK (<a href="http://resources.bnet.com/index.php?source=ReutersUK">Reuters UK</a>) - U.S. consumers turned out in strong numbers to hunt for holiday bargains on Black Friday, though many said they were spending selectively and industry executives questioned whether the momentum would last.The Friday after U.S. Thanksgiving is often the busiest shopping...]]></description>
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		<title><![CDATA[Gap: Rides Low-Priced Sales to Q3 Gains]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Zacks.com submits:    Gap Inc. GPS, a premier international specialty retailer, has reported healthy third quarter results despite challenging market conditions. The company reported net income of $307 million or 44 cents per share during the quarter compared to $246 million or 35 cents per share in the...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:01:47 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Sharp Looking Quarter for The Gap, Inc.]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ockham Research submits:  In a tough retail environment sales gains are always a welcome sign, and so is profit growth of 25%.  The Gap, Inc GPS reported quarterly net income of $307 million or 44 cents per share which was in-line with analysts&#8217; estimates.  Revenue was actually...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:47:27 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Gap Inc. Q3 2009 Earnings Call Transcript]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Question-and-Answer Session Operator  Operator Instructions Your first question comes from John Morris - BMO Capital Markets. John Morris - BMO Capital Markets  My question would be regarding the operating expense guidance going forward. We&#8217;re seeing no change on the marketing spend in terms of your plan, but...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:23:05 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Gap Profit Up, Posts Highest Margins in Decade]]></title>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Alexandria SageSAN FRANCISCO (<a href="http://resources.bnet.com/index.php?source=Reuters">Reuters</a>) - Gap Inc GPS posted a 25 percent rise in quarterly profit as sales rebounded at its Old Navy chain and the company recorded its highest margins in a decade.The apparel retailer, which is now running television commercials, said it plans to boost marketing costs...]]></description>
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		<description><![CDATA[By Leah SchnurrNEW YORK (<a href="http://resources.bnet.com/index.php?source=Reuters">Reuters</a>) - U.S. stocks could face difficulty gaining traction this week as the S&P 500 bumps against the 1,100 mark and investors become content to cool their heels rather than risk losing gains made for the year.With the vast majority of corporate results already reported, market...]]></description>
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