Gap CEO Peck to leave; earnings forecast cut sends shares tumbling

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Gap Inc said on Thursday Chief Executive Officer Art Peck will step down and also cut its full-year earnings forecast, blaming slower traffic and ...

REUTERS: Gap Inc said on Thursday Chief Executive Officer Art Peck will step down and also cut its full-year earnings forecast, blaming slower traffic and operational challenges, sending the apparel maker's shares down 7per cent.

Peck's departure comes as Gap prepares to spin off its Old Navy brand, a bright spot for the struggling retailer, into a publicly listed company.He has been with Gap for nearly 15 years and will depart after a brief transition, the company said. Robert Fisher, the company's current non-executive board chairman, will serve as president and chief executive officer on an interim basis, effective immediately.

The apparel retailer, which estimated a 4per cent drop in third-quarter same-store sales, now expects full-year adjusted earnings per share of US$1.70 to US$1.75, down from its previous forecast of US$2.05 to US$2.15. "This was a challenging quarter, as macro impacts and slower traffic further pressured results that have been hampered by product and operating challenges across key brands," Gap Chief Financial Officer Teri List-Stoll said.

 

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