All The North Face articles – Page 4
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News briefsSaucony hires Brian Moore as Senior VP of global product
Source: Saucony Brian Moore Saucony, part of the Wolverine Worldwide group, has appointed footwear industry veteran Brian Moore to senior vice president of global product, effective immediately. In his new role, Moore will be responsible for Saucony’s global brand footwear and apparel strategies, including design, development and ...
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ArticleVF maintains FY outlook despite supply chain issues limiting Q2 sales growth
VF Corp improved its guidance for the full year (to $12.0 billion from $11.8 billion) despite a more challenging than expected operating environment in the second quarter. Overall revenues for the group that owns brands including Vans, The North Face (TNF), Timberland, Icebreaker and Smartwool increased by a reported ...
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News briefsTNF partners with SFMOMA for digital adventure archive
Source: TNF Conrad Anker The North Face (TNF) has launched its new fall campaign, “It’s More Than A Jacket,” an initiative that honors the stories of adventures from the brand’s 55-year history. To capture the meaning behind each piece of gear, TNF is launching its first digital ...
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News briefsThe North Face names European members of Explore Fund Council
Source: The North Face Members of the European Explore Fund council The North Face is setting up structures of the European branch of its Explore Fund Council, a new diversity and inclusion committee announced last year. The seven million dollar fund available is aimed to improve access ...
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News briefsThe North Face launches revised Thermoball Eco jackets with recycled fabrics
In its redesign of the Thermoball Eco insulation jackets for fall 2021, The North Face (TNF) is now using PrimaLoft Thermoball recycled fiber insulation and combining it with face and liner fabrics made from recycled polymers. This means that the entire range of textiles and insulation used in the new ...
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ArticleEOCA partners with Business for Nature global coalition
By joining Business for Nature, a global coalition bringing together forward-thinking companies and conservation organizations, the European Outdoor Conservation Association (EOCA) wants to encourage businesses to act now to reverse nature loss and advocate for greater policy ambition. The coalition is aiming to amplify business voices calling for governments during ...
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News briefsOutDoor by ISPO Global Summit Edition reveals event program
With a schedule of workshops, keynotes and networking opportunities, the first Global Summit Edition of the OutDoor by ISPO will take place from Monday, Oct. 4, through Thursday, Oct. 7. Besides the physical brand presentation space, re-connecting – or even generating new contacts – is in the ...
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News briefsTNF promotes Vectiv technology with 360° VR experience
The North Face (TNF) has launched the Power Further VR and 360 Experience, designed to give everyone the opportunity to experience the trails of Mont Blanc despite pandemic restrictions, while also providing more detailed information about the development and functionality of its Vectiv technology. Available in VR and 360°, the ...
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TNF teams up with Spinnova
The North Face (TNF) and Spinnova, the Finnish sustainable material company, have partnered to develop new high-performance, sustainable textiles for the outdoor apparel category. The announced partnership aims to reduce the impact of the textile industry on the environment. Spinnova fiber is produced with minimal water usage, without harmful chemicals ...
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News briefsFirst “She is Outdoors” gear awards winners
Picking the best from 37 products from 28 brands in five categories, the #sheisoutdoors awards were given to Devold , Exped , Pyua , Norrøna , Wechsel , The North Face and Salomon . The first dedicated women’s outdoor gear award, initiated by Munich-based outdoor enthusiasts ...
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VF brands get high marks for transparency
Three VF Corp brands – The North Face , Timberland and Vans - ranked high in the 2021 Fashion Transparency Index published by Fashion Revolution , a global activist movement that is pushing for greater disclosure in fashion supply chains, warning that progress in transparency ...
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News briefsThe Renewal Workshop closes $6 million investment round
Secondhand solutions specialist The Renewal Workshop ( TRW ), a B Corp headquartered in Cascade Locks, Oregon, with offices in Amsterdam, has secured $6 million following a successful funding round from investors including Rubio Ventures , Shift Invest , Quadia , Closed Loop Partners , Fashion for Good ...
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News briefsTNF to phase out its Futurelight logo
The North Face plans to “phase out and discontinue” the logo it introduced in 2019 for its Futurelight line of apparel and accessories. In January, a graffiti artist in New York working under the name Futura filed a lawsuit in California Central District Court alleging that ...
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ArticleCotopaxi and Nemo to offer second-hand products in the U.S. through REI
Cotopaxi and New Hampshire-based outdoor gear design company Nemo announced the launch of a new trade-in recommerce program with Trove and U.S. outdoor retail chain REI to provide customers with more options for used gear. Trove develops technology that enables brands to take control of their resale marketplaces to deepen ...
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News briefsTNF under fire from U.S. oil industry after rejected clothing order
SGB Media reports that U.S. oilfield company Liberty is using billboards around Denver, a website and videos on YouTube and Twitter to pillory The North Face ( TNF ) for hypocrisy. Last December, the outdoor apparel company turned down an order from Innovex , a ...
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ArticleSports and outdoor brands emerge as circularity champions in new Textile Exchange report
Sports and outdoor brands are among the companies that made the most progress toward circularity, a new report from Textile Exchange suggests. According to the study titled Material Change Insights Report , the circularity score of Outdoor/Sports companies increased by 57 percent in 2020 compared to an average increase ...
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News briefsTNF and Supreme launch Summit Series collab line
Source: Supreme x The North Face The North Face ( TNF ) and Supreme have teamed up once again on a line of clothing, this time designed for extreme cold weather and high alpine conditions. The line is centered around TNF’s Summit Series . The ...
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ArticleVF’s momentum on the rise, positive outlook for 2022
VF Corp. ended its fiscal year on a high note, prolonging a recovery that started in the second quarter. For the fourth quarter ended March 31, the company confirmed that its momentum is accelerating, delivering revenues that increased by 23 percent to $2,582 million, or 19 percent in constant ...
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ArticleTimberland to set up regenerative rubber supply chain for footwear
Timberland , along with parent company VF Corp. and sister brands Vans and The North Face , is partnering with Terra Genesis International in Thailand to build the footwear industry’s first regenerative rubber supply system. Timberland plans to pilot its first regenerative rubber footwear in 2023. ...
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ArticleThe North Face plans 100 percent sustainable face materials by 2025
In its latest sustainability press release, The North Face ( TNF ) commits to 100 percent of its apparel face materials being either recycled, renewable or regenerative by 2025. Improving the footprint of sourcing synthetic materials is a particular focus, as material-related emissions for polyester account for 53 percent ...
