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V.F. Corporation Company Profile
V.F. Corporation is the name behind the names. The #1 jeans maker worldwide boasts a bevy of brands, such as Lee, Riders, Rustler, and Wrangler jeans. Its other holdings include JanSport and Eastpak (backpacks); Lee (knitwear); The North Face and Eagle Creek (outdoor gear/apparel); Red Kap and Bulwark (industrial work clothes); Nautica and John Varvatos (men's and women's apparel); and Vans (hip footwear). V.F. operates about 700 retail stores under such banners as The North Face and Vans. It entered the premium-jeans niche in 2007 with 7 For All Mankind and Lucy jeans. V.F. makes NASCAR, MLB, NFL, and NBA apparel under license. Trusts established by founder John Barbey control about 20% of its shares.
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Contact Information
Address: 105 Corporate Center Blvd.
Greensboro, NC 27408
Phone:336-424-6000
Fax:336-424-7631
Financial Highlights
Fiscal Year End:December
Revenue (2008):7642.60 M
Revenue Growth (1 yr):5.90%
Employees (2008):46,600
Employee Growth (1 yr):(-14.00%)
Key People
Chairman, President, and CEO: Eric C. Wiseman
SVP and CFO: Robert K. (Bob) Shearer
VP and CIO: Martin Schneider
Industry Information
Sector: Consumer Goods
Industry: Textile - Apparel Clothing
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