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VF adds workwear group to portfolio

15/08/2017
Outdoor group VF Corp has bought family owned workwear company Williamson-Dickie for $820 million.

Williamson-Dickie brands include Dickies, Workrite, Kodiak, Terra, and Walls. These will join VF’s current workwear offerings including Wrangler RIGGS Workwear, Timberland PRO, Red Kap, Bulwark and Horace Small.

“When we introduced our 2021 global business strategy earlier this year, reshaping our portfolio to accelerate growth was our highest priority,” said Steve Rendle, President and Chief Executive Officer of VF. “This acquisition combines two great companies and a group of iconic brands to create a global leader in workwear with approximately $1.7 billion in annual revenue. 

“Williamson-Dickie has a proud history and heritage, and has served a loyal consumer base for nearly 100 years. VF is the ideal steward to honour that heritage while providing a platform for growth that ensures continued success for another century. 

“We look forward to welcoming Williamson-Dickie and its 7,000 dedicated employees to the VF family.”


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