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Gap Inc. Names Forerunner's Kirsten Green to Board of Directors

Gap Inc. Names Forerunner's Kirsten Green to Board of Directors

San Francisco – September 18, 2026 -- Gap Inc. (NYSE: GAP) has appointed Kirsten Green, founder and managing partner of venture capital firm Forerunner, to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.

Green brings a two-decade track record backing consumer-facing disruptors

Since founding Forerunner in 2012, Green has partnered with more than 100 companies from seed stage through scale, including OURA, Chime, Hims & Hers, Faire, Wispr Flow, Suno, Warby Parker, Dollar Shave Club, and Town. Under her leadership, Forerunner has raised nearly $3 billion from institutional investors.

Athleta Signs Multiyear Apparel Deal With Valkyries WNBA Team

Athleta Signs Multiyear Apparel Deal With Valkyries WNBA Team

San Francisco – September 18, 2026 -- Athleta, the Gap Inc. (NYSE: GAP) performance apparel brand, has signed a multiyear agreement to become the Official Off-Court Apparel Partner of the Golden State Valkyries, the WNBA franchise that sold out all 22 regular-season home games at Chase Center in its 2025 debut season.

Athleta launches limited Off-Court Edit collection modeled by Valkyries guard Veronica Burton

The retailer is releasing a curated performance-lifestyle apparel line on Athleta.com timed to the partnership launch, fronted by Valkyries guard Veronica Burton. The collection targets the crossover audience between athletic performance wear and everyday style consumption.