Doris fisher gap biography examples

Business & Labor

(b. 1931 & 1928-2009)

Achievements

Biography current as of induction in 2011

Doris and Don Fisher had a simple idea: to make it easier to find a pair of jeans.  In 1969, they revolutionized the retail industry by opening the first Gap store on Ocean Avenue in San Francisco.

The Fishers, both born in San Francisco, were long-time family friends prior to marrying in 1953.

Doris graduated from Stanford University, as one of the first women to earn an Economics degree. Don was refurbishing old hotels when a “lucky” happening occurred: he leased space to a Levi’s® jeans salesman. Don bought two pair of pants from the man, and when he found that they didn’t fit, he and Doris began a search for the right size at clothing stores in San Francisco.

Their futile search ended with the idea that would lead to the Gap. With no retail experience, Doris and Don opened that first Gap store, selling Levi’s