01:10 PM EDT, 09/04/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Consumer stocks were mixed Thursday afternoon, with the Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLP) easing 0.1% and the Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLY) rising 1.2%.

In corporate news, Gap (GAP) said Thursday it is expanding its business to incorporate beauty products and accessories. The company will launch a test at 150 of its Old Navy stores with several beauty and personal care products, Gap said. Its shares jumped 5%.