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Now with a skate ramp: Vans redesigns flagship store in London

The US shoe and sportswear label Vans has reopened its flagship store in London’s West End with a new concept. The store at 214 Oxford Street, which first opened in 2019, is now all about skateboarding culture. A 200 square meter skate ramp made of Roman travertine is the eye-catcher of the interior, designed by Milan-based architecture firm...

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VF posts Q2 profit, sales decline by 6 percent

Second quarter revenue at VF Corporation of 2.8 billion dollars, was down 6 percent, The North Face declined by 3 percent or 4 percent in constant dollars and Vans declined by 11 percent versus the same quarter last year. However the company reported earnings per share of 52 cents and adjusted EPS of 60 cents. Commenting on the second quarter...

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VF's Q1 loss widens, revenues drop

VF Corporation’s first quarter revenues of 1.9 billion dollars, were down 9 percent or 8 percent in constant dollars. The company reported loss per share of 67 cents and adjusted loss per share of 33 cents versus the first quarter of the previous year. VF also announced a quarterly per share dividend of 9 cents. Commenting on the first quarter...

Fashion

Vans unveils new global approach to storytelling with "Always Pushing" ethos

Skate and streetwear brand Vans has launched a new approach to its global storytelling through the new campaign "Always Pushing." The new campaign from the VF-Corporation-owned label is said to be "an ode to the free-spirited attitude of progression and youthful optimism that has driven skateboarding culture - and, by extension, popular culture...

Retail

Lulus introduces new footwear capsule collection with Vans

Californian-based fashion brand Lulus has partnered with Vans, a sneaker brand owned by VF Corporation, to create a curated collection of footwear. The new partnership sees Lulus building on its Lulus Loves capsule offering and follows collaborations with Levis and Boys Lie. The Lulus Loves: Vans capsule collection features a range of classic...

Culture

Vans concludes Paris Fashion Week presence with live skating installation

VF-Corporation-owned skate and streetwear brand Vans hosted a live installation event the past weekend, melding together the energy of Paris Fashion Week, Go Skateboarding Day, and Fête de la Musique. Organized and designed by Vans' premium brand OTW, the OTW by Vans Checkered Future event sought to bring together the worlds of skateboarding,...

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Sun Choe to join VFC as global brand president of Vans brand

VF Corporation has appointed Michelle (Sun) Choe as global brand president, Vans, beginning in late July. Sun, the company said in a release, is a highly accomplished apparel industry executive with nearly three decades of experience leading design and merchandising for renowned global brands, including Lululemon, Marc Jacobs, West Elm,...

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VF names new CFO amid turnaround efforts to boost sales

Fourth quarter revenue of 2.4 billion dollars at VF Corporation, was down 13 percent with The North Face down 5 percent, brand DTC up 6 percent or 7 percent in constant dollars, with ongoing weakness in US wholesale. FY24 revenue of 10.5 billion dollars, was down 10 percent or 11 percent in constant dollars. The company also announced the...

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Q1 of 2024 marked by series of job cuts

The first quarter of the year has outlined the tough reality of the current market, with last year’s challenging financial period leaving many companies with no option but to initiate strategic reviews. And, as part of this process, inevitably the question of jobs comes into play, with roles, departments and geographies coming under the...

Business

VF Corp to make retail push in MENA and SEA regions with 300 store openings

VF Corp, the parent company to Vans, The North Face and Timberland, is preparing to make a big push in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and Southeast Asia (SEA) markets over the next five years through a new distribution and retail deal with GMG. As part of the agreement, retail conglomerate GMG has been tasked with expanding the presence...

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VF reports Q3 loss, revenues down 16 percent

VF Corporation reported a third quarter revenue decline of 16 percent or 17 percent in constant dollars to 3 billion dollars. The company’s loss per share was 11 cents, while adjusted earnings per share dropped to 57 cents. The company also announced a quarterly per share dividend of 9 cents and reiterated FY24 free cash flow guidance of...

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VF withdraws outlook, announces turnaround plan

For its second quarter, VF Corporation’s revenue declined 2 percent or 4 percent in constant dollars to 3 billion dollars. Loss per share for the quarter widened to 1.16 dollars, while adjusted earnings per share were 63 cents versus 73 cents per share in the same period last year. The company has announced a transformation program to drive...