We went to Banana Republic to see why the retailer is in so much trouble

Michael Anderson, senior vice president of design for Banana Republic, took his design team on an inspiration trip to the South.

has announced its Black Friday deals and top gift ideas to kick off the holiday shopping season. The company noted that across Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic, Athleta and Intermix, customers can find amazing deals and coveted gifts for everyone on

Michael Anderson, senior vice president of design for Banana Republic, took his design team on an inspiration trip to the South.

The spring 2016 collection Marissa Webb showed for Banana Republic during New York Fashion Week in September will be her last for the Gap Inc.-owned retailer. WWD reports, and a rep for Banana Republic confirmed, 

In announcing that its Banana Republic division suffered a 15% comparable sales decline last month, its fourth double-digit dip in a row, a corporate spokesman on a recorded call said Banana's performance has been pressured by “product acceptance