Research Assignment Analyzing inventory at Gap Company
Using either Gap’s most current Form 10-K or the company’s annual report, answer the questions below. To obtain the Form 10-K use either the EDGAR system following the instructions in Appendix A, or the company’s website. The company’s annual report is available on its website.
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a. What was the average amount of inventory per store? Use all stores operated by The Gap, Inc., not just those called The Gap. (Hint: The answer to this question must be computed. The number of stores in operation at the end of the most recent year can be found in the MD&A of the 10-K.)
b. How many stores did Gap operate at year-end?
c. Using the quarterly financial information in the 10-K, complete the following chart.
Quarter | Sales During Each Quarter |
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d. Referring to the chart in Requirement c, explain why Gap’s sales vary so widely throughout its fiscal year. Do you believe that Gap’s inventory level varies throughout the year in; relation to sales?
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