On March 11, 1994, Gap Warehouse changed its name to Old Navy Clothing Co. to establish a separate image from its parent company Gap Inc.[2] The first Old Navy stores got started in the Northern California towns or cities of Colma, San Leandro and Pittsburg.
On October 26, 2017, Old Navy opened two flagship stores in New York City (one in Times Square). The Times Square flagship store caters to New York City crowds. It has extended hours.