Doris Fisher, co-founder of the Gap retail chain, died on Saturday at age 94.

Fisher opened the first Gap store in 1969 alongside her husband Don Fisher. The company described her as "a pioneering force in American retail" following news of her death.

The Gap grew from its initial San Francisco location to become one of America's largest clothing retailers, known for its casual wear and denim products. The company expanded significantly over the decades, eventually operating thousands of stores worldwide under multiple brands.

Beyond her retail business, Fisher was known as an avid art collector and philanthropist. She remained involved with the company's development as it transformed from a single store into a major retail corporation.

Fisher's death marks the end of an era for Gap Inc., which continues to operate as a publicly traded company decades after its founding by the Fisher family.