VF announces 15% revenue increase in Q2
US-based VF Corporation has announced record results for the second quarter of 2011.
Revenues rose 15% to $1,840.1 million from $1,594.1 million in 2010. All VF coalitions achieved double-digit revenue increases in the quarter, with the strongest growth in Outdoor and Action Sports, where revenues increased 23%.
Gross margin declined, as anticipated, to 45.9% from 47.1% in the 2010 period, reflecting the impact of higher product costs.
Net income rose to $129.4 million from $110.8 million.