The Gap clothing store at Coral Ridge Mall will be shutting its doors on Jan. 26, 2016. Monica Nadeau, Coral Ridge general manager, said there has been talk about possible businesses that could replace it.

“We have been in touch with other retailers that could possibly take up the space, but no information we can release just yet,” she said.

A manager of the Gap was unable to provide comment at the time of publication.

A press release from Gap Inc. in June 2015 announced efforts to improve the brand name and profitability of the company.

“In order to drive productivity improvements and showcase the brand in the most successful locations, Gap will close about 175 specialty stores in North America over the next few years,” the release stated. “With about 140 closures occurring this fiscal year.”

The release also stated outlet stores, like the Gap in Williamsburg, Iowa, will not be affected by the closures.

— by Lauren O’Machel