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Old Navy

Apparel Retail

Affordable, on-trend clothing for the whole family, delivered through a wide store footprint and a strong e-commerce presence with frequent promotions and a loyalty rewards program.

Last updated Oct 24, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment

Founded
1994
HQ
San Francisco, California, United States
Connections
1

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At a glance

Employees
10001+
Revenue
$7B–$8B annually
Stock
GPS

About

One of the largest apparel retailers in the U.S. by revenue, positioned as the leading value-oriented brand within the Gap Inc. portfolio

Old Navy is a mass-market apparel brand owned by Gap Inc. (now Gap Inc., operating under the parent entity that also owns Gap, Banana Republic, and Athleta). Launched in 1994, Old Navy quickly grew to become one of the most recognized retail clothing brands in the United States, targeting budget-conscious families and individuals with trend-right basics, activewear, denim, and seasonal fashion. It operates hundreds of brick-and-mortar stores across the U.S. and Canada, as well as a robust e-commerce platform. From a marketing and advertising perspective, Old Navy is a significant player as a major advertiser and consumer brand. The company invests heavily in multi-channel marketing campaigns spanning television, digital advertising, social media, influencer partnerships, and email marketing. Its campaigns are known for their upbeat, inclusive tone and have historically featured celebrity appearances and culturally resonant messaging. Old Navy runs a loyalty program (Old Navy Rewards, part of the broader Gap Inc. rewards ecosystem) that drives CRM and personalized marketing efforts at scale. Old Navy competes directly with retailers like H&M, Target's apparel lines, and Amazon Fashion, and its marketing spend makes it a notable customer of advertising platforms, agencies, and media companies. The brand's digital transformation has accelerated its investment in performance marketing, data-driven personalization, and omnichannel retail strategies, making it relevant to the broader advertising and marketing ecosystem as a major brand advertiser.

Business model

Retail (Direct-to-Consumer)

Target market

Mass Market / Value-Conscious Consumers

What they offer

  • Old Navy Apparel Lines

    Affordable clothing for men, women, kids, and babies including denim, activewear, outerwear, and seasonal fashion

  • Old Navy E-Commerce

    Online shopping platform at oldnavy.com with buy-online-pick-up-in-store and ship-from-store capabilities

  • Old Navy Rewards (Gap Inc. Loyalty)

    Points-based loyalty program integrated with the broader Gap Inc. rewards ecosystem, driving repeat purchases and personalized offers

  • Old Navy Credit Card

    Co-branded credit card offering additional rewards and financing options for frequent shoppers

Key features

High-volume promotional marketing and seasonal sales eventsOmnichannel retail with integrated online and in-store experienceInclusive sizing (extended sizes across most product lines)Loyalty and CRM program with personalized email and app marketingStrong social media and influencer marketing presence

Use cases

Family apparel shopping on a budgetBack-to-school clothing purchasesEveryday basics and casual workwearSeasonal fashion refresh at accessible price points

Customer segments

Budget-conscious familiesParents shopping for children's clothingYoung adults seeking affordable fashionValue-oriented shoppers across all demographics

Tech & specs

Technology stack

Salesforce Commerce Cloud (e-commerce platform)Adobe Experience Cloud (marketing and personalization)Google Marketing Platform (digital advertising)Meta Ads (social advertising)Email marketing automation via Gap Inc. CRM stack

Security & compliance

PCI DSS (payment card data)CCPAGDPR (for international customers)

API

No

Corporate history
  1. 1994 · Founded
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