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Doris Fisher, Gap co-founder, dies
Doris Fisher, who co-founded The Gap in 1969 with her husband Donald Fisher, has died at age 94 in San Francisco.
SAN FRANCISCO - Doris Fisher, the woman who helped turn a single San Francisco blue jeans store into a global retail giant, has died. She was 94.
Fisher co-founded The Gap with her late husband, Donald Fisher.
Company announcement
What they're saying:
Gap Inc. announced Monday that Fisher died peacefully in San Francisco. The company did not disclose a cause of death.
"She leaves behind a legacy that transformed the way the world shops and gave new meaning to the fusion of business success with philanthropic purpose," the company said in a statement.
Building a retail empire
What we know:
The Fishers founded The Gap in 1969. The company later expanded to include major brands such as Old Navy, Banana Republic and Athleta.
Doris Fisher was a prominent business leader and philanthropist, supporting education initiatives, Bay Area causes and modern art.
She is survived by three sons and 10 grandchildren.
The Source: Gap Inc.