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VF Corp posts increase in Q4 sales and earnings

For the fourth quarter, revenue at VF Corporation, increased 23 percent or 19 percent in constant dollars to 2.6 billion dollars. Excluding the impact of acquisitions, revenue increased 16 percent, or 12 percent in constant dollars driven by VF’s largest brands, e-commerce growth and an increase in the APAC region. “I could not be more pleased...

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VF announces management changes, names new brand president, The North Face

VF Corporation has announced organizational changes in support of its ongoing business model transformation and to ensure greater alignment in the management of its core and emerging brands portfolio. With these changes, the company said in a statement, leaders of VF’s three core brands (Vans, The North Face and Timberland) and its emerging...

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The ‘United by Dickies’ Brand Campaign Shines A Light on A Global Community of Makers Including Kem Klipper and Amy Isles Freeman

Following Dickies' first-ever global multimedia marketing campaign launched last week, additional unique video content spotlights UK based makers Kem Klipper & Amy Isles Freeman. As part of Dickies’ commitment to championing the dignity of work the brand launched its first-ever global multimedia marketing campaign last week focusing on Dickies’...

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Store closures and low consumer demand impact VF's Q1

VF Corporation’s first quarter revenue decreased 48 percent or 47 percent in constant dollars to 1.1 billion dollars driven by store closures and lower consumer demand as a result of the Covid-19 outbreak. Gross margin decreased 340 basis points to 52.9 percent, and on an adjusted basis, gross margin decreased 220 basis points to 54.1 percent....

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VF Corp expects full year revenues to range between 11.3 to 11.4 billion dollars

VF Corporation, in preliminary unaudited selected financial data for full year fiscal 2020 in conjunction with a debt financing said that revenue from continuing operations on a reported basis reached approximately 11.3 billion dollars to 11.4 billion dollars, including the contribution of the company’s occupational workwear business. The...

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VF Corp closes all stores in North America

In response to the global COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak, VF Corporation has announced the temporary closure of all owned retail stores across North America, effective March 16 through April 5. The company said in a statement that all retail employees at these locations will continue to receive full pay and benefits during the temporary closure...

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VF Q2 earning and revenues rise, reaffirms full year outlook

VF Corporation said, second quarter revenue increased 5 percent or 7 percent in constant dollars to 3.4 billion dollars, while on an adjusted basis, revenue increased 6 percent or 8 percent in constant dollars, driven by VF’s two largest brands, and international and direct-to-consumer platforms. Earnings per share were 1.61 dollars on a...

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Denny Bruce joins Dickies as Global Brand President

VF Corporation has announced the appointment of Denny Bruce to the position of Global Brand President, Dickies, effective July 1. The company said, he reports to Curt Holtz, Executive Vice President and Group President, Workwear. “Dickies is an iconic brand that has stood alongside generations of proud workers, equipping them with tough, durable...