While The Gap (GAP 1.88%) reported solid earnings for the third quarter, Abercrombie & Fitch (ANF -1.62%) 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.
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A Tale of Two Retailers: Gap Versus Abercrombie & Fitch
By David Hanson, Morgan Housel, and Alison Southwick
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Nov 8, 2013 at 5:54PM
NYSE: GAP
Gap
Market Cap
$8B
Today's Change
(1.88%) $0.38
Current Price
$20.64
Price as of July 25, 2025, 3:58 p.m. ET
Gap delivers solid earnings, and Abercrombie & Fitch continues its downward spiral. Which is the better representation of apparel retail investing today?
About the Author
David has been with The Motley Fool since 2013. He is a graduate of the University of Miami. Follow David on Twitter for all things finance, marketing, and investing.
Alison Southwick has no position in any stocks mentioned. David Hanson has no position in any stocks mentioned. Fool contributor Morgan Housel has no position in any stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. We Fools may not all hold the same opinions, but we all believe that considering a diverse range of insights makes us better investors. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.
Stocks Mentioned
Gap
GAP
$20.64
(1.88%)
$0.38
Abercrombie & Fitch
ANF
$92.34
(-1.62%)
$-1.52
Ross Stores
ROST
$138.33
(1.39%)
$1.89
Nordstrom
JWN
TJX Companies
TJX
$126.38
(0.10%)
$0.12
*Average returns of all recommendations since inception. Cost basis and return based on previous market day close.
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