While The Gap (GPS +8.24%) reported solid earnings for the third quarter, Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF +2.89%) continues its downward slide with little hope in sight. In this story from Investor Beat, Motley Fool analysts Morgan Housel and David Hanson discuss which company is a better indicator of the current health of retail, and share their favorite stocks for the upcoming Holiday season.
A Tale of Two Retailers: Gap Versus Abercrombie & Fitch
By David Hanson, Morgan Housel, and Alison Southwick – Nov 8, 2013 at 5:54PM
NYSE: GAP
Gap
Market Cap
$9.3B
Today's Change
(8.24%) $1.90
Current Price
$24.96
Price as of November 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM ET
Gap delivers solid earnings, and Abercrombie & Fitch continues its downward spiral. Which is the better representation of apparel retail investing today?
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