Gap To Close Location At Stamford Town Center

STAMFORD, CT — After almost 40 years in business at the Stamford Town Center (STC), Gap will be closing its doors in August.

"As we adapt to the current market conditions and meet the increase in online demand, we are looking thoughtfully at our real estate to support the best path forward," a Gap spokesperson said in an email on Friday afternoon.

In October 2020, the company announced a plan to close approximately 350 of Gap and Banana Republic stores across North America by the end of 2023 "with the goal of having a smaller and healthier fleet of stores."

"We remain committed to making appropriate and timely decisions on stores that don’t fit our vision for the future of Gap Inc. We are confident these closures will strengthen the health of our company moving forward," the spokesperson added.

STC General Manager Dan Stolzenbach said Gap was an original tenant of the mall, which opened in 1982. Gap Kids opened in 1990, and both stores relocated and merged together in 2005.

Stolzenbach said in an email that many businesses within STC are reporting strong sales numbers, and he's looking forward to welcoming new businesses in the future.

"With each passing day, we are seeing more office workers, more new residents, and more of our best customers, many of whom we haven’t seen since before the pandemic," Stolzenbach said. "We’re also hearing good news from our stores as many are reporting strong sales. We will be announcing several new stores and restaurants in the coming weeks, so we’re very encouraged overall."

Upcoming Events At STC

Even with the closing of a STC staple, Stolzenbach pointed to a slate of upcoming events for the public which can be found here.

On July 24-25, STC will celebrate the diverse cultures that make up the community of Stamford with a block party at 280 Tresser Blvd.. Guests will enjoy a festive atmosphere with local food, drinks, music, and activities the whole family can enjoy. The festivities kick off at 11 a.m. each day, and will go to 10 p.m. on Saturday, and 6 p.m. on Sunday.

Local community groups, organizations, and vendors will participate in the event and pay homage to their countries of origin, including China, Japan, India, Pakistan, Guyana, Puerto Rico, Ecuador, Germany, and Ireland. Also, InTempo Stamford, a music education program specifically designed for children 6-17, will be one of the musical performances.

The weekend will feature food trucks with cuisine from all over the world, such as The Pink Elephant, Micalizzis Italian Ice, and Taste of Grill, and others.

"Connecticut, and Stamford in particular, is incredibly diverse and that’s what makes it so special. In Stamford, diversity works for us, and we celebrate it," Stolzenbach said in a news release. "Every day, right here in our backyard, cultures from all over the globe are commingling, working, and raising their families together. We wanted to highlight Stamford's many cultures while simultaneously bringing the community together after the last 18 months of isolation and uncertainty. What better way to do that than by hosting a Summer Block Party? The weekend will be filled with a variety of global food, traditions, music, and activities for the whole family. Honestly, I can’t wait."

Admission to the block party is free. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.