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VF's full year outlook raised on strong Q3 performance

VF Corporation’s revenues for its third quarter ended December 29, 2018 were up 8 percent or 10 percent in constant dollars to 3.9 billion dollars. Excluding acquisitions net of divestitures, the company said, revenue increased 7 percent or 9 percent in constant dollars, driven by VF’s largest brands, international and direct-to-consumer...

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Laurel Krueger appointed General Counsel of Kontoor Brands

VF Corporation has announced that Laurel Krueger has been named Vice President, General Counsel of Kontoor Brands, Inc., the independent, publicly traded company that will result from the previously announced separation of VF’s Jeanswear organization, expected to be completed in the first half of 2019. In this role, the company said, Krueger...

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What to expect in fashion news from week 3, 2019

What’s going on in the world of fashion this week? FashionUnited takes a look ahead at the upcoming news and events for the 3rd week of the year. Below are the main points from the editorial agenda in the period between 14-20 January, 2019. Milan Fashion Week Men’s and White Street Market (14 January) This week will begin with with the...

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New Vice President, General Manager for Vans EMEA

VF Corporation has announced the appointment of Stefano Saccone to the role of Vice President, General Manager for the brand Vans in the EMEA region, effective April 1, 2019. He is replacing Jan van Leeuwen, who moved to the position of Vice President, General Manager EMEA for The North Face in November. “As a diverse region comprising 40 unique...

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VF's separated jeanswear business to be named Kontoor Brands

VF Corporation has announced that Kontoor Brands, Inc. will be the name of the independent, publicly traded company that will result from its previously announced separation of VF’s Jeanswear organization. “This is an exciting next step in our work to establish our jeanswear organization as an independent, publicly traded company. Kontoor Brands...

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VF Corporation to open new Soho office in London

US fashion firm VF has signed a 10-year lease for a new 15,000 square foot office in the Axtell Soho building in central London. The new office, which is set to open in late Spring 2019, will be an important business hub for VF, and will house offices, showrooms and design spaces. The new space will also include three completely new floors,...

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Todd Dalhausser is the new Brand President of Altra

VF Corporation has appointed Todd Dalhausser to the position of Brand President of running shoe company Altra. Dalhausser is joining VF from the US footwear manufacturer Wolverine Worldwide, where he served as Senior Vice President of Sales for Saucony North America, one of the brands within the company’s running portfolio. Dalhausser will...

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Jan van Leeuwen is the new Vice President, General Manager of The North Face EMEA

VF Corporation has appointed Jan van Leeuwen to the position of Vice President, General Manager for the brand The North Face in the EMEA region. Leeuwen works for VF since 2011 and most recently served as Vice President, General Manager for Vans EMEA. Prior to joining the company, he held senior roles in several companies, including Nike, Sole...

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VF Corporation Q2 revenues rise 15 percent, updates outlook

VF Corporation said on Friday its Q2 revenue for 2018 increased by 15 percent, while net income increased by 31.3 percent from the same period last year. The company’s sales in Q2 2018 were 3.9 billion US Dollars, up from 3.3 billion US Dollars a year earlier. Net income rose to 507 million US Dollars. Earnings per share were 1.26 dollars on a...

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VF Corporation sells Reef brand to the Rockport Group

VF Corporation has announced that entering into a definitive agreement to sell the Reef brand to The Rockport Group (Rockport) of Newton, Massachusetts, a portfolio company of private equity firm Charlesbank Capital Partners, LLC. Commenting on the agreement, VF’s Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Steve Rendle said in a statement:...

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Marcolin’s eyewear license with Timberland renewed

Eyewear company Marcolin Group has announced the renewal of its licensing agreement to design, produce and distribute optical frames and sunglasses carrying the Timberland brand. The license, signed for the first time in 2013, has been renewed for a further five years until December 2023. Timberland is owned by VF Corporation. In a statement,...

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Infographic: VF Corporation - a global brand powerhouse

With a diverse portfolio of iconic active and lifestyle brands and an increasing presence across EMEA markets, VF Corporation is on a growth trajectory and continues to be among the leading lights of the international apparel and footwear sector. Since its inception in 1899, innovation and progression have always been the defining principles of...