BANANA REPUBLIC'S 30 PERCENT PROMOTION
TO BENEFIT GOODWILL'S JOB TRAINING PROGRAMS

Banana Republic and Goodwill Industries of Colorado Springs Sponsor Sweater and Coat Trade-In Promotion

Banana Republic and Goodwill Industries ® of Colorado Springs are giving customers a chance to get ready for the holiday season and make a little room in their closets and hearts at the same time. As part of a national partnership, customers who donate their gently-worn sweaters or coats at any Banana Republic in the U.S. and Canada from October 16 through October 26 will receive a 30 percent discount on all regular priced Banana Republic merchandise for the same time period - some exclusions apply, see stores for details.

Locally, donated items will be sold in Goodwill retail stores and the revenues will help fund Goodwill job training programs and support services for people with disabilities, those who lack education or job experience and other job seekers. In 2007, nearly 39,000 local people benefited from Goodwill's programs.

Chris Nicklo, Vice President of Marketing for Banana Republic, comments, "This year, customers can get a jump start on the giving season by donating sweaters and coats to a great cause and once again join us in giving back to the local communities where we do business."

"By donating to Goodwill, people are making an investment in their communities," says Bob Baker, President and CEO of Goodwill Industries of Colorado Springs. "Each donated sweater or coat will help us earn the funding we need to provide vital employment and support services for those who need it most."

This initiative is part of Banana Republic's broader philanthropic approach, "Give Where You Live", which encourages customers and employees to help make stronger, more livable communities.

This is the second year that Banana Republic and Goodwill Industries of Colorado Springs are partnering together. Last year, the nationwide partnership generated more than 110,000 sweater donations and an estimated $438,000 in revenues to support employment programs provided by local Goodwill agencies. Banana Republic's local store can be found at the Promenade Shops at Briargate, 1845 Briargate Parkway, # 415.

About Banana Republic

Banana Republic is a global accessible luxury brand that delivers the best in city style. Characterized by elevated design and luxurious fabrications, the Banana Republic lifestyle collections include apparel, handbags, jewelry, fragrance and eyewear. Banana Republic, a division of San Francisco-based, Gap Inc., can be found at over 500 retail locations in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada and Japan, BananaRepublic.com, or (888) BR-STYLE.

About Goodwill Industries of Colorado Springs

Goodwill Industries of Colorado Springs is dedicated to helping people reach their highest level of personal and economic independence. Since 1961, the local Goodwill has provided services for individuals with disabilities, economic disadvantages, senior citizens and families. The local Goodwill is ranked sixth among all Goodwill's in the U.S. and Canada for the number of people put to work in 2007. To pay for its programs, Goodwill sells donated clothes and other household items in eight retail stores, and online at www. shopgoodwill.com. Goodwill channels nearly 90 percent of its revenue directly into its programs and services.