Krakoff’s hire builds on Old Navy’s recent expansion into handbags, while Demsey will advise on the group’s beauty roll outs. To execute the strategy, Gap has appointed Deb Redmond, a Nordstrom veteran, as general manager of beauty, and Michele Parsons, formerly of Kate Spade and Coach, as general manager of accessories. ADVERTISEMENTGap Inc. plans to launch beauty at Old Navy this fall in 150 stores, many with shop-in-shop formats staffed by trained associates. Adding a more substantial beauty offering is a win — on paper. “There’s Target and Amazon, but in terms of seeing it in person, Old Navy could have a nice edge in that regard,” she added.