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Features the largest apparel manufacturer VF Corp. in Greensboro, North Carolina. Deployment of i2 Technology Inc.'s Supply Chain Planner software; Implementation of the company's enterprise resource planning; Factors contributing to the decline of the U.S. jeans sales. INSET: GETTING THERE: Long journey to new systems.

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 discusses the concerns of the chief executive officer (CEO) in an organization. Eric Wiseman, CEO of VF Corp., is involved in a huge growth plans and he knows what it will take to meet those targets. He thinks money and brands are not useful if one does not have the talent. It is stated that as long as personnel executives function as business leaders by driving the talent agenda, their strategic role is secure. The views of several CEOs and their priorities and roles are discussed. INSET: CEO drills down deep in wholesale overhaul of HR.

The article focuses on the difficulties faced by the American apparel corporation VF Corp. Topics mentioned include the decline in outdoor-lifestyle product sales in Europe and in the United States during the first trimester of 2013, the brands owned by VF Corporation which suffer from the global financial crisis, including Lee, Wrangler, and The North Face, and the development of online stores.

Focuses on the use of wireless local area networks (LAN) by establishments and institutions in the United States. Functions of the LAN; Implementation of the wireless LAN at the Medical Center at Ohio State University in Columbus; Benefits of using the LAN technology; Use of the wireless LAN at VF Corp. in Greensboro, North Carolina. INSET: Competing Vendors Rally Around Wireless LAN Standard.

The article discusses the American clothing giant VF Corp, which saw excellent sales thanks to the performance of its outdoor equipment brands. Topics mentioned include chief executive officer Eric Wiseman's predictions for the future, the company's stable of brands including The North Face, and the effect of high cotton prices on VF Corp's jeans division.

The article reports that one-third of the capital stock of Mo Industries has been acquired by the VF Corp. in the U.S. It mentions that the first company is the owner of the women's contemporary sportswear brands, Splendid® and Ella Moss®. In addition, the agreement provides a mechanism whereby the latter company may acquire the balance of the capital stock in the early part of 2009.

Reports developments related to textile industry in the U.S. as of May 2004. Agreement between VF Corp. and Vans Inc.; Extension of the exclusive right to file a plan of reorganization for WestPoint Stevens Inc. granted by the Bankruptcy Court; Approval of a proposal to change the state of incorporation by Russell Corp. shareholders from Alabama to Delaware.

Reports on the decline of the earnings of apparel giant VF Corp. in Greensboro, North Carolina.

This article features VF Corp. and its Curvation brand of sensual yet practical lingerie at affordable prices in the U.S. As a result of focus groups, VF assembled a team to develop and market its new products, which include bras for under $15 and panties around $6, sold exclusively at Wal-Mart in its first year. VF not only filled a void in the market for women size 14 and above, but scored a marketing coup with spokeswoman Queen Latifah, the actress and hip-hop artist whose confident persona offers a positive role model for the brand's target audience.

Presents news briefs on issues and events related to the U.S. advertising industry as of September 19, 2005. Plan of VF Corp. to consolidate its $115 million media-buying account; Decline of the September 2005 preliminary Index of Consumer Sentiment of the University of Michigan, Michigan; National video-on-demand buy to be started by General Motors Corp. in early October 2005.

Reports on the plan of VF Corp. to launch the Wrangler Premium Patch denim jeans label in the U.S. Other denim labels launched by the company in 2004; Price range of the denim collection; Description of the design of the denim line.

Presents updates on the clothing industry in the U.S. as of July 28, 2003. Second-quarter earnings of VF Corp.; Results of the quarterly surveys of shareholder confidence released by Brendan Wood International; Information on the lawsuit filed by designer Joseph Abboud against JA president Bob Wichser.

Reveals the plans of Target Corp. and VF Corp. to launch their own jeans in the U.S. market in 2003. Competition facing Target and VF in the jeans market; Retail price of the Blue Jeans by Lee designed for Target; Comments from Mackey McDonald, VF CEO; Target consumers of the VF-Target brand; Comparison of the VF-Target deal with the Levi's-Wal-Mart partnership.

Reports on the marketing success of VF Corp., the parent company of Wrangler, in the United States. Information on the sponsorship of the National Finals Rodeo championship by Wrangler; Factors that contributed to the success of the company; Growth strategy of VF in 2000.

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 promotions of several advertising company employees in the United States. Promotion of Steve Ross as president of Fox Licensing & Merchandising; Focus of the company on creating product reflective of the type of properties the company have; Appointment of Gordon Harton as president of the Lee Jeans of VF Corp.; Responsibilities of Harton.

Focuses on Charlotte, North Carolina-based apparel maker VF Corp.'s decision to let its brand groups determine their own online strategies. Creation of a division dedicated to directing the corporation's online sales and technology strategy; Death knell for VF's attempts at building a themed audience-aggregator site.

Reports that Riders, VF Corp.'s mass-market denim brand, has come up with media perks for concentrating its fall and winter ad buys on CBS, TNT, ESPN and Lifetime. Sponsorship of NFL games on TNT; Plugs from announcers as they lead into commercial breaks; Increase in the advertising budget.

Reports that VF Corp. is phasing out nutmeg Mills label in 1995, replacing it with the Lee Sport name. Similar plan of synthesizing its Wrangler jeans and Cutler Sports Apparel brands; Television campaign being created by Fallon McElligott, Lee's advertising agency.

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.

Interviews Gordon Harton, president of Lee Jeans in the United States as of January 2001. Status of its sales; Details on its sub-brands; Updates on some of its advertising campaigns.

Reports on Lee Jeans Corp.'s agreement to be the title sponsor of the 1997 Elite Look of the Year model contest.

Describes an advertising campaign for Lee jeans created by Fallon McElligott. Targeting of young men and women.

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.