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The parent-company of North Face, Vans and Wrangler will offer all new parents eight weeks of paid time off. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article reports on the declination of VF Corp.'s market shares in the U.S. by 7.5% during the first quarter of 2011. It states that the company's stock gained 100.56 dollars in trading on the New York Stock Exchange despite of the increase of its corporate profits and revenues in the said period. It notes that the incident is triggered by the rapid inventory growth of the company which already surpassed its sales estimates.

The article looks into the five-billion dollar growth plan of North Carolina-based VF Corp. which will focus on outdoor and actions sports segments to boost its sales in international markets. Chief executive officer Eric Wiseman asserts that their strategic plan is designed to generate six billion dollars in cash over the next five years and will drive revenues at a ten percent annual rate. However, analyst John Kernan contends that the company's plan is just so ambitious and unachievable.

Reports on the acquisition of bag and accessories manufacturer Kipling Belgium by Greensboro, North Carolina-based VF Corp. in 2004. Forecast on the sales of VF; Importance of the acquired firm to VF.

Reports that VF Corp. is facing increased competition for the jeans market in the U.S. Levi Strauss and Co.'s signing of a deal with Wal-Mart Stores Inc.; VF Corp.'s introduction of additional product line; Plan to spend $150 million in jeans advertising in 2003. INSET: SOMETHING NEW IN BLUE.

Reports that VF Corp.'s workwear division will close a shirt sewing plant in Dickson, Tennessee. Total jobs affected by the planned closure; Other company plants scheduled to be closed before the end of 2000.

Reports on VF Corp.'s acquisition of the Chic name and the rights to the H.I.S. name outside Europe from Chic by H.I.S., according to a filing with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Acquisition price; Decision of Chic by H.I.S. to change its name to Durango Apparel.

Reports that the chairmen and chief executive officers of Levi Strauss Associates, Robert D. Hass, and VF Corp., Lawrence R. Pugh, each received big pay hikes in 1994. Percentage increase; Total earnings for 1994; Financial performances of both companies in 1994.

The article offers an update on the patent-infringement lawsuit filed by patent-licensing company Round Rock Research LLC against end users of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology. The companies sued by Round Rock included PepsiCo Inc., VF Corp. and Gap Inc. The reexamination of 10 patents of Round Rock by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (USPTO) is highlighted.

This article reports on the decision of VF Corp. to acquire The Timberland Co. in 2011. VF will acquire the business for two billion U.S. dollars. A combination of cash, commercial paper and term debt will be used by VF to finance the transaction. Goldman Sachs has been retained by Timberland as its financial advisor on the transaction.

Compares current trends in the United States, as of May 2001, to those of the 1980's. Similarities between the two era, including the presidential administrations, fashion and popular culture; Discussion of whether stocks from the 80's have experienced a similar resurgence; Stocks which did not survive over time; Stocks which have resurged, including Vans, VF Corp., CEC Entertainment, and Apple Computer.

The article forecasts on the business conditions in apparel, shoes and textiles in the U.S. The VF Corp., makers of Lee Jeans and Vanity Fair, has indicated its 1.2 billion-dollar sales in 1984. Its overall return on equity has been cut in half to 7.3 percent in 1985. Shoe industry has diversified into a whole variety of different types of sport and fitness shoes, it has been predicting a four percent sales on current dollar.

Discusses the marketing strategy of Wrangler and Lee jeans. Sluggish sales in the 80s, are still flat, but their maker VF Corp. of Wyomissing, Pa., is going great guns. In the first half of this year sales increased by more than 30 percent from the year before. Their image has always been the rugged cowboy metaphor, and they have continued this and added rugged sports figures and other celebrities to their image.

Interviews Mackey McDonald, chairman and CEO of Greensboro, North Carolina-based VF Corp., regarding his plans to turn Santa Fe Springs, California-based Vans Inc. into a lifestyle brand. Responsibilities of Vans; Advantage of the acquisition for Vans; Challenges of managing a lifestyle brand; Criteria for possible product acquisitions.

Offers information on the Fill the Bus Across America employee recognition program of VF Corp. in the U.S. Background on the usual celebration of the company's annual VF Day; Comments from Kellie Perry, corporate campus manager for VF and the employee who came up with the Fill the Bus Concept; Result of the first Fill the Bus program; Support of other companies to the program.

The article reports on the increase of earnings of VF Corp. on sales of $1.5 billion mostly from jeans in 1985 in the U.S. It is noted that the company was able to gain 25% with 6.6% net margins on sales of $1.2 billion for the first half of 1988. The success is said to be brought by the fanatical attention to both quality and inventory control. Another brilliant move was keeping debt so low that they could either go private and remain profitable.

Focuses on the federal security and compliance requirements for importing and exporting of goods in the U.S. in 2004. Views of Eric Peters, executive vice president of strategy and business development for Manhattan Associates, on the need for trade documentation; Efforts of Fairchild Semiconductor to slow down its supply chain; Suggestions of Ellen Martin, vice president of supply chain systems at VF Corp., for companies tackling integration of a supply chain system with security/compliance add-ons.

Presents news briefs on the U.S. textile industry as of October 2003. Acquisition deal between Kasper A.S.L. Ltd. and Jones Apparel Group Inc.; Completion of a strategic alliance between M. Dohmen USA Inc. and Burlington Chemical Co. Inc.; Information on the licensing agreement between VF Corp. and America Corp. of North Carolina.

Focuses on the efforts of apparel companies to establish their own stores in the U.S. Impact of the consolidation of department-store chains on other brand names; Percentage of sales posted by Liz Clairborne accounted from its own store in 2004; Plan of VF Corp. regarding the expansion of its stores according to CEO Mackey McDonald.

Reports developments in the golf equipment industry in the U.S. as of November 2004. Merger between Datrek Professional Golf Bags Co. and Miller Golf; Growth in the net income of Reebok International Ltd.; Posted earnings of VF Corp. for the third-quarter.

The article highlights trends in the retail industry in the U.S., according to a March 2017 report from the global capital markets division of Canaccord Genuity Group. Topics discussed include the market positioning of retail real estate investment trusts (REIT), liquidations by anchors such as JCPenny, Macy's and Sears, and the expansion of retail chains such as H&M, Zara, and VF Corp.

This article presents a corporate profile of U.S.-based apparel company VF Corp. It is noted that the company's core strategy is to build a portfolio of strong brands and to reach a variety of target consumer segments across all retail distribution channels. A key factor in the success of VF Corp.'s growth strategy has been the ability of the company's data center staff to integrate the information technology systems of the newly acquired companies with the existing infrastructure, a process that can prove to be challenging.

The article examines U.S. fashion retailers' efforts to transform themselves to cope with changes in the industry. Gap Inc. and VF Corp. are looking to exit some businesses while building their presence online and in new markets, while Levi Straus & Co. has expanded beyond wholesaling men's jeans to grow in women's and tops and through its stores. Hudson's Bay Co. is reviewing strategic alternatives for the struggling Lord & Taylor chain to position the group for long-term success.

The article offers news briefs related to business enterprises in the U.S. Pitney Bowes Inc. has named George B. Harvey to succeed Fred T. Allen as chairman and chief executive. Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corp. has agreed to sell its 45% shares in Comalco Ltd. for 343 million dollars. Lawrence R. Pugh, president and chief executive officer of VF Corp., will succeed chairman Robert H. Andrews when he retires in May 1983.

Deals with the plans of Nautica CEO and President Denise Seegal for the future success of the company. Comments from Seegal on the business performance of the company; Performance of Nautica men's sportswear business according to VF Corp.; Description of Nautica's children's wear stores which opened in the U.S. in 2004.

The article focuses on the dominance of apparel manufacturing giants Liz Claiborne Inc., Jones Apparel Group, Kellwood Co. and VF Corp. in department stores. VF Corp. became the largest apparel company in the U.S. by acquiring and growing a portfolio of lifestyle brands that exist outside the department store channel and have global distribution.

The article reports on the financial performance of footwear companies in the U.S. as of May 2006. Kenneth Cole, Deckers, K-Swiss and Rocky Shoes & Boots all reported earnings declines on slow sales, while Columbia Sportswear said its profits were dragged down by higher expenses. On the bright side, Coach, Iconix and VF Corp. all reported solid profit increases on robust sales.

This section presents updates on personnel changes in the textile industry in the U.S. as of March 2005. Limited Brands Inc. has reorganized into business groups for lingerie, beauty and personal care and apparel. In addition to the current role of Leslie H. Wexner as chair and chief executive officer (CEO) of Limited Brands, he will assume group leader responsibilities for lingerie, including the Victoria's Secret megabrand. In NatureWorks LLC, Kathleen M. Bader was appointed as chair, president and CEO of the company. Prior to being named to this position, Bader served as business group president for Styrenics and Engineered Products of The Doe Chemical Co. Moreover, Tommy Hilfiger U.S.A. Inc. named Lynn Shanahan as group president for the wholesale department in the U.S. of the company. She previously held responsibility for licensing, strategy, new business acquisition and e-commerce. In VF Corp., Tim Dye was appointed as vice-president of distribution for North America. Dye brings 25 years of experience to this role, with previous assignments at Lee Jeans, VF Jeanswear and as vice-president of supply chain of Imagewear coalition of VF Corp.

The article discusses miscellaneous topics including views of Chris Davis, business unit manager for New Balance Lifestyle, on its brands; bill related to footwear tariffs; and personal changes in clothing firm VF Corp. Topics discussed include Davis' views on the firm's shoe brands as Revlite; approval of Trade Promotion Authority bill by the U.S. Senate which will reduce footwear tariffs; and Steve Rendle' promotion as president & chief Operating Officer (COO) at VF Corp.

The article reports on the top fashion executives' denouncement of plans by the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump to boost tariffs on Chinese-made apparel and footwear by 25 percent. The American Apparel & Footwear Association warns the government about the consequences of the growing U.S.-China trade war. The top fashion executives who oppose the tariff plan include Patrice Louvet of Ralph Lauren Corp., Edward Rosenfeld of Steve Madden, and Patrick Fox of VF Corp.

The article focuses on retailing business of Stratham, New Hampshire-based outdoor apparel and footwear retailer Timberland. Topics discussed include Timberland's acquisition by life style apparel and footwear company VF Corp., views of Timo Schmidt-Eisenhart, president of the Timberland's Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) division and views of Patrik Frisk, head of VF's Timberland division.

Discusses some companies that are implementing very innovative and disciplined strategies to manage their rising liquidity levels in the United States. Global apparel giant VF Corp.'s use of surplus funds to cautiously pursue acquisitions; Dell Computer Corp.'s build-to-order approach to liquidity management; Increase in stock buybacks as companies seek to offset dilution.