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VF Corp, Owners of Vans, The North Face, Wrangler, Just Added Timberland to Roster in a $2 Billion Deal

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Crossover between outdoor and action sports just got tighter as VF acquires Timberland and Smartwool.

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Emphasis on their Outdoor and Action Sports categories, and international growth indicate where VF expects their greatest market opportunities lie.

Many youth culture retailers are figuring out new ways to stay profitable. Here are the ones on top.

Retail Round-up: Hot Topic’s Designer Collection with John Eshaya; Vans Retail Collab with Thalia Surf Shop; Rock and Republic Bought by VF Corp; Quiksilver Buy-out Rumors; Hilary Swank to Launch Sportswear

The end of 2010 and beginning of 2011 is already proving some shake-ups and new collabs are under way. Here’s some of the latest.

VF Corp Announces Profitable Third Quarter up 7% with The North Face and Vans Leading the Charge

Success stories in an economically challenging time are always good to hear. In this case, VF Corp revenues are up with projected growth and interesting marketing plans for X Games and Vans OfftheWall.tv.

John Varvatos Fashion Designer to Rockers and Converse Collab Man, Seeks to Disengage with VF Corp

Not many brands hope to get out from the VF umbrella, just ask Vans, The North Face, Wrangler, and other happy campers, but legendary Varvatos hopes to leave the fold.

Retail Round-up: VF Corp Down but Vans is Up; Abercrombie & Fitch Re-Bounds; Hot Topic’s”Twilight” Merch Sinking; Sad Good-bye to Alexander McQueen

This roller coaster round-up indicates what new strategies and brands are working in youth culture, and what’s not.

VF Corp’s 3rd Quarter Results Indicate Growth for The North Face and Vans

International revenue, particularly in Asia, and direct-to-consumer are where things are doing well for the conglomerate and illustrates where market potential lies.

%u201CVans: Off the Wall” Book is Released Tracing the History of the Iconic Brand, So-Cal Skate Culture, Founder Steve Van Doren, and Top Skaters Tony Alva, Steve Caballero

The highly anticipated release of the “Vans book” is out today, delivering a great read on the history of the brand, skate/surf culture, icons, and the influence of Sean Penn’s Spicoli.

Dick Baker, Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA) Chairman Emeritus and former President of OP, Passes Away

Reflecting on my talks with Dick Baker and his business prowess in preparation for a presentation at a former SIMA summit.

Tag: VF

VF Corp, Owners of Vans, The North Face, Wrangler, Just Added Timberland to Roster in a $2 Billion Deal

Planning for the Next $5 Billion: VF Corp Outlines Strategy for Growth and What This Means for Brands Like Vans, The North Face, Lee, John Varvatos, and 7 For All Mankind

Retail Round-up: VF Announces 11% Increase; Abercrombie and Fitch Announces Increase and More Hollisters; H&M Launches Taps Into Unisex with New AIDS Benefit Collection