North Face news and trends

North Face Parent VF Corp Sees Elevated Inventories and Cautious Spending
Retail // October 27, 2022

With an arsenal of a dozen brands and D2C websites, a vast wholesale business and 1,300 of its own physical stores, VF Corporation has a unique purview of the global apparel industry. While the Denver-based holding company is actively pushing new product designs, designer partnerships...

Today in Retail: Foot Locker Grows Its Profile In Athletic Footwear Sector; Amazon and Walmart...
Retail // May 20, 2022

Today in retail, North Face relies on customer loyalty and enhanced streetwear sales to boost its bottom line and Foot Locker grows its profile, while digital and experiential shopping is changing the way retailers do business. Plus, Ross Stores hasn’t benefitted from shoppers’ bargain hunting...

VFC’s North Face Leverages Loyalty and Streetwear to Reach Sales Summit
Retail // May 20, 2022

At a time when global apparel retailers are getting slammed by COVID-linked challenges from China, the cross-category appeal of outdoor gear-maker North Face has managed to traverse that chasm en route to its best year ever. While sales at parent company VF Corporation, as well...

Never Stop Exploring … The New North Face Store On Fifth Ave.
Retail // October 18, 2016

Thanks to The North Face and its new immersive, experience-centered stores, the rugged and outdoorsy now have a chance to get out and get active — from the safety of New York City’s downtown. North Face has opened the doors on a two-level, 20,000-square-foot flagship...

Quick Reads
Vans Parent CEO Departs as Company Predicts Weakening Sales

December 05, 2022
Clothing maker VF Corporation has projected a gloomier 2023 sales outlook, citing waning consumer demand. The Denver company — parent to brands such as Vans, Timberland, Dickies and The North Face — made this forecast Monday (Dec. 5) while also announcing the retirement of CEO Steve Rendle. Rendle, who has been chief executive for six […]

The North Face Attempts To Summit Manhattan Retail

April 12, 2016
What peak is The North Face looking to summit next? Perhaps the elusive Manhattan retail market. Earlier this week, outdoor apparel and gear company The North Face announced that it...