News Briefs
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News briefsVF Corp uses divestment proceeds to cut debt as Vans weakness persists
VF Corp is channeling proceeds from recent brand divestments toward debt reduction.
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News briefsVF Corp. appoints new president for Napapijri
VF Corp. has appointed Valentina Visconti Prasca as president of Napapijri.
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News briefsVF Corp. looks within to find new COO
The appointment comes as VF faces challenges, with data showing a 23.26 percent year-to-date stock decline, though analysts expect net income growth in the coming year.
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News briefsAccent Group to distribute Lacoste, Dickies in Australia and New Zealand
Accent Group has over 800 stores, 34 brands and over 35 online platforms.
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News briefsEssilorLuxottica completes acquisition of Supreme from VF Corp
The purchase price VF will pay for the streetwear company is $1.5 billion in cash.
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News briefsVans hosts block party to celebrate NYC skate community
Vans brings the heart of skate culture to Brooklyn on Sept. 7 with a lively block party to celebrate the local skateboarding community.
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News briefsVans introducing a second metaverse
Vans is working on a second virtual release on the games and metaverse platform Roblox, following up Vans World with Vans Word 2, according to Marketing Dive. Users of the platform will have a first look at the Mixxa, the first shoe the brand will have released before sales begin ...
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News briefsVans celebrates skateboarding in Paris’ Sacré-Coeur
Vans has set up a skateable installation and a stage at the foot of the Sacré-Coeur Basilica in Montmartre in collaboration with Los Angeles-based creative agency Playlab Inc. and California Skateparks. The brand is hosting a live skate demonstration and performances on June 21, which marks the annual Fête de ...
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News briefsVF Corporation appoints Michelle Choe as Global Brand President of Vans
Source: VF Corp. Sun Choe VF Corp. has announced the appointment of Michelle “Sun” Choe as the Global Brand President of Vans, starting in late July. Choe brings nearly three decades of experience from top brands, including Lululemon, Marc Jacobs and Levi’s, to her new role. Having ...
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News briefsVF Corp. plans to open 300 stores in expansion strategy
VF Corp. is restructuring its distribution strategy to tap into underexploited markets, particularly in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa. Expanding its existing partnership with retail conglomerate GMG, VF Corp. plans to open 300 stores across these regions for brands like Vans, The North Face and Timberland within ...
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News briefsNew global marketing head at Dickies
Dickies, a VF Corp. brand, appointed Denise Anderson as VP, Global Marketing. Anderson joins from another VF Corp. brand, Smartwool, where she has spent the last 9 years in varying marketing and creative roles, including the last 4 years leading Global Brand Marketing and Creative Design. She has over 20 ...
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News briefsVF Corporation makes board appointment
VF Corporation has added Caroline Brown to its board of directors. This move comes after VF engaged with its shareholders, including Engaged Capital, in productive discussions. According to a statement released by the company, VF plans to appoint another independent director to the board soon, prioritizing candidates identified by Engaged ...
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News briefsVF Corp. operations impacted by cyber attack
The Vans, the North Face, and Timberland parent VF Corp. disclosed its Dec. 13 discovery of cyber attack breach on its systems in a public filing. The group, which has initiated an incident investigation with experts and been forced to shut down some systems, confirmed that that cyber attack has ...
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News briefsNapapijri appoints Christopher Ræburn as Creative Director
Napapijri has appointed British fashion designer Christopher Ræburn as Global Creative Director. In this role, Ræburn will be responsible for making the brand more design-oriented and even more sophisticated, as well as placing great emphasis on responsible materials and innovation. The British designer became Artistic Director at the Swiss company ...
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News briefsVF Corp. targeted by another activist investor
Only one week after Engaged Capital set its sights on VF Corp., a second activist investor, Los Angeles-based Legion Partners, has acquired an undisclosed stake in the company and wants it to divest brands such as Timberland, Bloomberg reported, citing sources familiar with the matter. VF just named former Nike ...
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News briefsVF Corp. appoints former Nike President to board
Source: VF Corp Trevor Edwards Trevor Edwards has been appointed to the board of directors at VF Corp. Edwards, currently a strategic advisor to direct-to-consumer brand and investment firms, began his 25-year career at Colgate-Palmolive in 1986. He currently serves as a strategic advisor to direct-to-consumer brands ...
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News briefsNew VP Supply Chain Ops EMEA at VF
An Claes has been appointed as the new Vice President of Supply Chain Operations EMEA for VF Corp. She succeeds Stuart Pond, who now holds the position of Vice President of Global Supply Chain Platforms. Claes has a 24-year track record in the supply chain sector, with experience in logistics, ...
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News briefsVF appoints Chief People Officer
Source: VF Corp Brent Hyder, Chief People Officer VF Corp. has named Brent Hyder Chief People Officer (CPO), effective Sept. 5. Hyder will report to President and CEO Bracken Darrell and will be a member of the company’s leadership team. He succeeds Anita Graham, who departed to ...
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News briefsVF promotes Andreas Olsson to VP and GM EMEA for Vans brand
Source: VF Corp. Andreas Olsson VF Corp. has announced the promotion of Andreas Olsson, current Vice President of Sales at Vans for the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region, to VP and General Manager Vans EMEA. Olsson previously held a variety of roles at Vans and ...
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News briefsVans appoints former Nike, Timberland exec as global marketing chief
Source: Vans Drieke Leenknegt Vans has appointed Drieke Leenknegt as Global Chief Marketing Officer, effective July 5. In her new role, she will report directly to Kevin Bailey, Vans Global Brand President. Leenknegt has held marketing and communications roles for more than 20 years. Most recently, she ...
