Valentina Visconti Prasca, the former managing director of Yoox worldwide, has been named brand president of Napapijri, an Italian brand under the umbrella of fashion conglomerate VF Corp. Prasca’s appointment was confirmed by the company to WWD, to which the new Napaprijri head said: “Becoming part of a group with a powerful portfolio of ionic...
Jun 24, 2025
Outdoor brand The North Face is partnering with aftersales technology firm Prolong to scale its product repair services across the UK. This initiative, in collaboration with their existing care and repair provider ACS Clothing Ltd, focuses on creating a more digital and customer-friendly post-purchase experience. The new system aims to simplify...
May 28, 2025
The US apparel group VF Corporation experienced a decline in turnover in the 2024/25 financial year. At the same time, the parent company of brands such as The North Face, Vans and Timberland was able to significantly reduce its loss thanks to extensive cost-cutting measures. This is according to current results presented by the company on...
May 21, 2025
Embrace the changing seasons with Napapijri’s latest outerwear, designed to keep you stylish and dry no matter the forecast. From sudden spring showers to breezy weekend escapes, these weatherproof pieces blend functionality with bold design. Credits: Napapijri Wherever the adventure takes you Inspired by urban explorers and nature-lovers alike,...
Apr 9, 2025
VF Corporation’s third quarter revenue was 2.8 billion dollars, up 2 percent driven by contributions from growth across regions with global strength at The North Face and Timberland brands, while Vans showcased a sequential improvement. The financial results for its third quarter fiscal 2025 ended December 28, 2024, were published today. VF’s...
Jan 29, 2025
Smartwool, the sock and apparel brand based in Denver, Colorado, part of the VF Corporation, has appointed Ideavelop BV as its sales agency for Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg. The move is part of VF strengthening its natural apparel portfolio in EMEA by building on Ideavelop’s 25-year partnership with sustainable merino wool brand...
Dec 16, 2024
VF Corp. has announced the medium-term financial targets including adjusted operating margin of at least 10 percent, adjusted gross margin of at least 55 percent, adjusted SG&A as a percentage of revenue of 45 percent or lower and net leverage of 2.5x or below. Commenting on the update ahead of the company’s investor day, Bracken Darrell, VF...
Oct 31, 2024
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...
Oct 29, 2024
US clothing group VF Corporation has appointed Chris Goble as head of the workwear brand Dickies. Goble is set to take up this new role on October 14, reported the news platform Bloomberg, which cited access to an internal communication. He succeeds Todd Dalhausser, who had previously moved to the outdoor brand North Face, also within the VF...
Sep 27, 2024
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...
Aug 7, 2024
An internship is the first step on a career path, and it is crucial for students and recent graduates to enter the working environment on the right foot. For VF Corporation, it is particularly important that their interns have the best experience possible. Through this interview series, different aspects of the company will be showcased, with...
Jul 25, 2024
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...
Jul 18, 2024