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VF Corp.

(VFC) is in the Manufacturing Industry

Market Cap:$8.0B

Last Fiscal Year Sales:$7.2B

Public
US

Dow Jones Description

VF Corporation can give you good foundations. Founded in 1899, VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC), is a multinational designer, manufacturer and marketer of clothing and accessories. The women's intimate apparel labels include Vanity Fair, Lily of France and licensed labels include Tommy Hilfiger and Natori. Jeanswear brands include Lee, Wrangler, Rustler, Brittania and Riders. Based in Greensboro, NC, the Company has revenue of $6.5 billion and employs 52,300. In 2005 the company purchased Reef Holdings Corporation ('Reef'), the global leader in premium surf-inspired footwear.

Number of Employees 46,600

Contact Information

105 Corporate Center Blvd

PO Box 21488

Greensboro, North Carolina 27408

www.vfc.com

(336) 424-6000

Peer Companies

NAICS Code Men's and Boys' Cut and Sew Other Outerwear Manufacturing: 315228

Company News

Recent Events

Adidas wants to scale the mountaineering market

11/20/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story
Amazon: Forever in Blue Jeans?

11/12/09 - Bond / Stock Rating - View Story
VF Corp VFC Q3 Results Will Show If Its Brands Have Recession-Resistant Power

10/26/09 - Bond / Stock Rating - View Story
Retail stocks fall, led by Limited Brands, VF

10/27/09 - Stock Split / Dividend - View Story
V.F.Corp, Plum Creek Timber Net Falls

10/27/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story
VF Corp VFC Initiated Coverage Alert, Watch for 25.3% Technical Uptrend Continuation

10/13/09 - Bond / Stock Rating - View Story
VF Corp. names division president

9/28/09 - Mgmt. Change Entering - President - View Story
EPA files suit against VF Corp.

9/23/09 - Lawsuit Filed - View Story
VF Corporation to Report Third Quarter 2009 Results

9/28/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story
Business Milestones

8/09/09 - Mgmt. Change Entering - Director - View Story
VF Q2 Earnings Fall Yet Top Estimate; Maintains FY09 Outlook

7/21/09 - Stock Split / Dividend - View Story
VF Corp.'s Board Elects Richard Carucci As Director - Quick Facts

7/21/09 - Board Member - Entering - View Story
Update: VF may bid on Eddie Bauer brand

7/17/09 - Merger / Acquisition - View Story
VF profits drop 27% in Q2

7/22/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story

News & Analysis

company and vf corp. - All News and Analysis

Bear Stearns Merchant Banking Announces Agreement to Sell Seven For All Mankind

- 2007-07-26

NEW YORK -- Bear Stearns Merchant Banking ("BSMB"), a leading private equity firm focused on middle-market investments, together with founder Peter Koral and company management, has reached an agreement to sell Seven For All Mankind, LLC ("Seven For All Mankind") to VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC) for $775 million in cash...

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VF Corporation Veteran David Sweet Joins Hooker Board

- 2006-02-24

MARTINSVILLE, Va. -- David Sweet, a retired executive with VF Corporation with expertise in supply chain management, operations and branded consumer products retailing is joining the board of directors of Hooker Furniture Corporation (NASDAQ:HOFT) effective March 1, 2006. E[acute accent]Sweet, who was with VF Corp. for over 25 years, was...

Tags: board, Company, David Sweet, VF Corp.
Corporate Governance: NYC funds get 4 firms to improve governance ...(New York City)

- 2005-09-05

NEW YORK - The New York City Retirement Systems won agreements from Best Buy Co., Fluor Corp., General Mills Inc. and VF Corp. "to improve their policies to ensure that their overseas suppliers respect workers' human rights'' in accord with shar NEW YORK - The New...

Tags: company, corporate governance, Fluor Corp., shareholder, shareholder proposal, VF Corp.
Hilfiger facing major makeover; After lackluster year, struggling apparel firm likely to be sold.(Tommy Hilfiger Corp.)

- 2003-05-05

Byline: Catherine Curan In 2002, Tommy Hilfiger Corp.'s earnings grew a modest 3% to $135 million. But the company's namesake designer still took home an eye-popping $22 million paycheck, thanks to a sweetheart employment contract that ties his co Byline: Catherine Curan ...

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Risk manager to visit scenes of crime

- 1998-10-05

Truck hijackings prompt insurers to increase prices and tighten terms in high-risk areas ROBERTO CENICEROS To cut losses from truck hijackers preying on VF Corp.'s products, Risk Manager Richard L. Broderick plans to drive a 'dreaded' stretch of highTruck hijackings prompt insurers to increase prices...

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Risk manager to visit scenes of crime: truck hijackings prompt insurers to increase prices and tighten terms in high-risk areas.

- 1998-10-05

To cut losses from truck hijackers preying on VF Corp.'s products, Risk Manager Richard L. Broderick plans to drive a "dreaded" stretch of highway south of Mexico City. Mr. Broderick does not intend to confront the gun-wielding thieves. But To cut losses from truck hijackers preying...

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Four apparel firms post double-digit gains. (Levi Strauss Associates, VF Corp., Fruit of the Loom, OshKosh B'Gosh) (On the Money )

- 1991-12-01

It was a good third quarter for Levi Strauss Associates, Inc., VF Corp., Fruit of the Loom, Inc., and OshKosh B'Gosh, Inc., all of which posted double-digit gains for the period. Levi Strauss Associates said continued strength of its Dockers ...

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