VF Corporation
This coverage focuses on VF Corporation’s strategy, brand portfolio performance, and presence in the UK retail market. Reporting highlights corporate decisions, brand developments, market positioning, sustainability initiatives, and executive leadership shaping its operations. Tailored for retail professionals, brand managers, and executives, the content offers insight into how VF Corporation manages its stable of brands in response to market trends and commercial challenges.
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Jun- 2025 -4 JuneOnline & Digital
North Face and Cartier customer data stolen in cyber attacks
North Face and Cartier have become the latest retailers to see customer data breached in cyber attack incidents. VF Corporation, the owner of North Face, wrote to some customers to inform them of “unusual activity” discovered last month, which was investigated “immediately”. It told customers that the attacker could have…
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May- 2025 -29 MayClothing & Shoes
Dr. Martens appoints Adidas VP as chief brand officer
Footwear brand Dr. Martens has appointed Carla Murphy as the company’s new chief brand officer (CBO) to lead the company’s global brand organisation. Murphy will assume her new role at Dr. Martens on 1 July 2025 and will be based in London. In her new role, she will be responsible…
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Jul- 2024 -18 JulyClothing & Shoes
EssilorLuxottica to acquire Supreme from VF Corp
EssilorLuxottica, a global manufacturer in the optical industry, has announced that it has agreed a deal to acquire Supreme from VF Corporation in a deal worth $1.5bn (£1.15bn). The deal will see the eyewear giant expand into the streetwear segment for the first time.The transaction is expected to close by…
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May- 2024 -24 MayNews
Today’s news in brief-24/5/24
In April, retail sales volumes dropped by 2.3% following a 0.2% decline in March, primarily due to ongoing wet weather, as reported by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Non-food stores experienced a significant 4.1% fall, equalling the largest drop since January 2021, with clothing, sports equipment, and furniture retailers…
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24 MayPeople Moves
VF Corp appoints Paul Vogel as CFO
VF Corporation has announced the appointment of Paul Vogel as its new chief financial officer, effective 8 July, 2024. He will succeed Matt Puckett, who as previously announced, will be stepping down after 23 years with the company. VF said Vogel is an experienced finance executive with “significant” operational, financial…
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14 MayNews
The British Footwear Association appoints new CEO
The British Footwear Association (BFA) has announced that Richard Shetliffe has been appointed as the new chief executive officer. Shetliffe takes up the position today (14 May), bringing a depth of experience and knowledge to lead the BFA. With over 30 years in the footwear and accessories industry, he has…
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Feb- 2024 -15 FebruaryNews
Today’s news in brief-15/2/24
The UK has entered a technical recession as its GDP contracted by 0.3% in the final quarter of 2023. This marks the first recession since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. The decline in GDP was larger than expected, with key sectors like manufacturing, construction, and wholesale experiencing significant downturns.…
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15 FebruaryNews
VF Corporation appoints new board director
VF Corporation has announced the appointment of Caroline Brown to the company’s board of directors, effective from 14 February. Brown is an accomplished executive, director, investor and advisor with more than 30 years of experience at global companies in the apparel and fashion sector. From 2019 to 2023, she was…
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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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