North Face
This coverage explores The North Face’s strategy, operations, and market presence within the UK retail and outdoor apparel sector. Reporting highlights store activities, product launches, marketing campaigns, sustainability initiatives, and executive decisions shaping the brand’s direction. Aimed at retail professionals, brand managers, and buyers, the content provides insight into how The North Face competes and innovates in a dynamic retail environment.
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Feb- 2024 -8 FebruaryNews
Today’s news in brief-8/2/24
Farfetch has appointed Akshay Navle as a new director amidst shareholder discontent following the company’s sale to Coupang. Navle, who had previously served as chief product officer at Deliveroo and co-founded Maple, brought valuable experience to the company. Farfetch’s decision to remain silent on shareholder concerns hinted at ongoing turbulence.…
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8 FebruaryClothing & Shoes
VF Corporation CFO steps down as group revenues drop to $2.96bn
VF Corporation, owner of Vans, The North Face and Timberland brands, has reported a 16% year-on-year decline in revenues to $2.96bn (£2.34bn) for the 12 weeks ended 30 December 2023 and has announced the exit of CFO Matt Puckett after almost nine years. Puckett will stay on until the group…
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Jan- 2024 -24 JanuaryShopping Centres
Manchester Arndale to secure more leasing transactions in 2024
Manchester Arndale shopping centre is set to add to its retail, leisure and eatery line-up this year, following a successful 2023 that saw footfall grow by 6.3%. During the past 12 months, joint asset managers M&G Real Estate and Global Mutual secured over 106,042 sq ft of leasing transactions which…
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Nov- 2023 -16 NovemberClothing & Shoes
JD upsizes store at Bullring & Grand Central
Hammerson has announced that JD has more than doubled its footprint at Bullring and Grand Central, after officially opening an upsized store at the destination. The new 27,500 sq ft store demonstrates the appeal of Bullring and is reflective of Hammerson’s wider strategy to enliven its assets with high profile…
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10 NovemberClothing & Shoes
Asos to launch first pop-up store ahead of Black Friday
Asos is set to launch its first four-storey pop-up store in Central London from 23-26 November. The Asos In Real Life pop-up will welcome customers to an immersive space at 11 Rathbone Place, where they will be able to experience its fashion “first-hand”, with a curated edit of AW23 collections…
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Oct- 2023 -4 OctoberNews
JD opens flagship store at Ashley Centre
CBRE Investment Management has announced the opening of JD’s 4,453 sq ft regional flagship at the Ashley Centre, Epsom. Located in a prime space on the ground level near the central square, the sportswear giant builds upon the retail and fashion line-up within the Ashley Centre and provides exclusive products…
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Aug- 2023 -2 AugustClothing & Shoes
VF Corp revenues drop to $2.1bn in Q1 FY24
American apparel and footwear company VF Corp has revealed that its revenues declined 8% to $2.1bn (£1.5bn) for the first quarter ending 1 July 2023, with its big four brands down 11%. It reported that Vans revenues fell 22% to $737.5m (£576m), while Timberland and Dickies revenues decreased by 6%…
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Jun- 2023 -14 JunePeople Moves
Just Hype strengthens management team
Leicester-based Just Hype, a global fashion and accessories brand, has announced the appointment of two new executives to further strengthen its management team. Dave Leigh has been appointed as the new Commercial director, while Melissa Wright has been appointed as the new head of Buying. Leigh brings a wealth of…
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May- 2023 -24 MayClothing & Shoes
VF Corp FY revenues dip as Vans sales fall
VF Corp, the owner of brands such as Vans, The North Face and Timberland, has seen its revenues dip by 2% to $11.6bn (£9.4bn) in FY23 amid a “challenging” consumer environment. North Face performed better than expected however, with sales up by 11% to $3.6bn (£2.9bn) in the full-year period.…
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12 MayNews
VF Corporation reshuffles EMEA leadership team
VF Corporation, a global leader in branded lifestyle apparel, footwear, and accessories, has recently announced new appointments to its EMEA brand leadership team. Andreas Olsson, previously general manager of Dickies EMEA will assume the role of VP sales at Vans EMEA. In his new role, Olsson will report directly to…
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