All The North Face articles
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ArticleVF Corporation exceeds Q2 FY26 expectations with strong core brands
The US clothing group is making noticeable progress in its restructuring. Strong outdoor brands and cost discipline are providing tailwinds, but price pressure and consumer reluctance remain stumbling blocks. The priority now is to secure profitability and further reduce debt.
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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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ArticleVF Corp. sharpens focus on Vans and The North Face
After selling Dickies to Bluestar, VF Corp. is sharpening its focus on Vans’ turnaround, The North Face’s fashion push, and Timberland’s revival.
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ArticleVF Corp. aims for accelerated sales growth at The North Face, Timberland
VF Corp revealed better-than-expected financial results.
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Market ReportsExclusive data: How Chinese consumers shop for outdoor apparel online
Explore key insights from the 2024–25 China Outdoor Apparel: 2024–25 Ecomm Report, including platform shifts, premiumization trends, and brand strategies from Nike, Anta and Hoka One.
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ArticleVF Corp. brands The North Face and Timberland post higher Q4 sales
Timberland revenues grew by 13%, and The North Face reported a 4% constant-currency increase in Q4 sales.
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ArticleCiele Athletics appoints first CEO
Arabaghian has previously worked for Red Bull, The North Face, Oakley and Vans.
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ArticlePerformance Days: Focus on certifications!
The show takes place on March 5-6 in Munich, with a focus on “Certifications – Which Ones Matter?”
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ArticleGoldwin’s nine-month operating profit slips
The Japanese group said warmer weather hurt sales of down jackets and other cold weather gear in October and November.
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ArticleVF Corp. transition for Vans’ business moving forward
The parent company will reveal more about its strategy for Vans at an investor day on March 6. In detailing Q3 results, President and CEO Bracken Darrell said the company is continuing to expand into different forms of demand creation and action sports.
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News briefsNew round of layoffs at VF Corporation
The owner of Vans, The North Face and other popular brands is going through a major turnaround plan.
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ArticleISPO Munich 2024 in a nutshell
SGI Europe’s editorial team gathers the news and trends of ISPO Munich 2024 and gives their own impressions.
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News briefsJ.Lindeberg hires experienced MD for Central Europe
With experience from Nike, TNF and Spyder, J.Lindebergs sets hope that new MD Felix Burman will lead the way in Central Europe.
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ArticleTopsports’ H1 revenues, profit tumble
Greater China’s top Nike and Adidas retailer saw sales, profit and gross margin fall in the six months to August 31.
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ArticleVF Corp. optimistic that EMEA will spearhead Vans’ turnaround
Based on the latest results, the group firmly believes that its flagging Vans segment will recover.
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ArticleFrasers calls FY24 ‘a breakout year’ for future growth
Frasers Group, citing its strengthened brand partnerships and the ongoing execution of its “Elevation Strategy,” is eying £575–£625 million in annual adjusted profit before tax for the current fiscal year ending in April 2025.
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ArticleDriven by purpose: the social impact of sport
Sport is a powerful force for positive social change, promoting inclusion, teamwork, and mental wellbeing. From grassroots initiatives to global campaigns, leading brands like Nike, Puma, and Adidas are using their platforms to foster community, support equality, and champion important social causes.
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News briefsRetail, Other Brands lead Topsports International in FY
The Chinese group achieved year-over-year sales lifts from both its retail business and Other Brands segment (Puma, Converse, Asics, and Hoka among others) to help it realize overall FY revenue growth of 6.9 percent to 28,933.2 yuan renminbi (€3.74b) for the 12 months ended Feb. 29. Annual operating profit grew ...
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ArticleVF Corp. fails to deliver yet again, stock tumbles nearly 12%
VF Corp. failed to exceed consensus estimates for quarterly sales and profit for a fourth consecutive quarter. The latest bad news for the parent of The North Face, Vans, Timberland and Dickies, among others, sent VF’s shares down 11.7 percent in after-market trading yesterday. The stock has fallen 34 percent ...
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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 ...
