The North Face helps VF Corporation growth
VF Corporation’s Outdoor - International coalition, which includes The North Face, Eastpak, JanSport, Kipling, Napapijri, Nautica Europe, Reef and Vans brands, continues to experience strong growth, with European sales of US$526.8 million in 2005, a 38% increase over 2004. This positive performance is due both to internal growth and acquisitions.
Recent acquisitions have added to the Coalition’s strong growth, with the Napapijri, Kipling and Vans brands all reporting double digit growth in
Momentum continues to be particularly strong for The North Face brand in
Commented Karl Heinz Salzburger, President of VF’s International – Outdoor Coalition: This positive performance continues thanks to the The North Face brand’s constant attention to developing and introducing innovative technologies and products which in turn reinforces the brand’s reputation as a leading supplier of outdoor apparel and equipment.”
