All The North Face articles – Page 5
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ArticleVF’s new fulfillment center in the U.K. begins operations
VF Corp., through its local subsidiary VF Northern Europe Limited, has begun operations at its new fulfillment center in Bardon, Leicestershire, which will employ about 250 people at peak times. The new 55,800-square-meter center will have “state-of-the-art automation capabilities putting it at the forefront of the footwear and apparel industry.” ...
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News briefsVF makes changes to its management in EMEA
Source: VF Corp. Andreas Olsson, GM ickies EMEA VF Corp. has announced several changes to its management for the EMEA region. Andreas Olsson has switched from VF’s director of group digital accounts to regional general manager of Dickies EMEA. He has been with ...
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Korean Olympic team to wear The North Face
The Korean Sports and Olympic Committee ( KSOC ) reached an agreement with Youngone Outdoor Corporation ( YOC ), a distributor for major sports brands in the South Korean market. According to a report on SGB Media , YOC will supply the team with sportswear from The North ...
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TNF chooses sustainable wool over down or synthetics for Heritage Collection
The North Face is taking its first steps toward incorporating more sustainable alternatives to synthetic and down insulation materials into its collections: Three styles in the new Heritage Collection are padded with HD Wool Insulation product. HD Wool Insulation is the innovation division of H. Dawson Wool , ...
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News briefsVF and Pensole offer corporate apprenticeship program for BIPOC students
As part of its ongoing commitment to racial equity, VF Corp. brands Timberland , Vans and The North Face , in partnership with Portland-based footwear design academy Pensole Academy , have launched a new educational program in the U.S. called ” DiverCity x DESIGN . ” The ...
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News briefsCourt rules in favor of Cocona against TNF for patent infringement
In a lawsuit filed by fabric technology specialist Cocona against The North Face ( TNF ) and Columbia Sportswear , the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit on March 4 affirmed the validity of key claims of its patent, marking a stage victory for the Boulder, ...
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ArticleThe North Face launches campaign and collection celebrating women
For International Women’s Day on March 8, The North Face (TNF) launches the Explore Everyday campaign, celebrating women who push boundaries, who move mountains big and small, who are proud to be different and lead the way so others can follow their example. Source: ...
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ArticleReGenerative Agriculture: How natural ingredient sourcing can create a climate positive garment
ReGenerative Agriculture (ReGenAg) is becoming a buzzword with several brands: Patagonia is using this type of cotton, Finisterre is sourcing the wool, Timberland – the leather, while The North Face (TNF) has already launched product using this wool but is currently integrating the cotton within ...
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The North Face will use regenerative cotton in 2022 collection
The North Face ( TNF ) has announced a partnership with Indigo Ag , a Boston-based tech company and sustainability expert focusing on regenerative farming practices. The outerwear brand plans to use the resulting products in a collection for autumn 2022. Regenerative farming practices are known to mitigate climate ...
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ArticleVF plans to eliminate single-use plastic packaging by 2025
VF Corp . has announced new sustainable packaging goals, defined as “a critical component of VF’s global sustainability strategy” for its large portfolio of brands, including The North Face , Vans , Timberland , Icebreaker and Eastpak , among others. The new targets revolve around the following four ...
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Arne Arens to steer Boardriders
Source: Boardriders Arne Arens On March 1, Arne Arens , the Swedish manager who led The North Face in Europe, the Americas and globally between 2010 and last October, will become the new CEO of Boardriders , the struggling parent company of Quiksilver, Roxy, ...
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ArticleEurope helps drive VF Corp’s momentum
After posting a loss for the first quarter of its financial year, ended June 30, VF Corp. bounced back in the second quarter, and the third fiscal quarter ended Dec. 31 confirmed this recovery, driven by Europe and China. The good progress, which was attributed in part to investments ...
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News briefsThe North Face unveils carbon fiber sole technology for trail running
Source: TNF Flight Vectiv The North Face ( TNF ) has unveiled Vectiv™ , a new footwear system for trail runners and hikers. According to the manufacturer, the official presentation of the new technology on Jan. 26 was preceded by two years of development, ...
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Graffiti artist sues TNF over Futurelight logo
Artnet News reports that the New York-based street artist Futura is suing The North Face ( TNF ) for allegedly copying the stylized atom design that has for years appeared throughout his artwork in its 2019 Futurelight series of apparel. According to Artnet, the artist’s filing, which ...
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TNF and Gucci take their apparel collaboration to Pokémon Go
Gear Junkie has reported that, following the initial announcement of a collaboration between The North Face (TNF) and Gucci for a new clothing capsule, the two companies have now tweeted that they plan to bring their joint line to the virtual world of Pokémon Go ...
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News briefsVF completes acquisition of Supreme
VF Corp. reports that it has completed its previously announced acquisition of the streetwear brand Supreme® for an aggregate base purchase price of $2.1 billion subject to customary adjustments for cash, indebtedness, working capital and transaction expenses. As a result of the transaction, Supreme has ...
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News briefsGucci and The North Face launch campaign for collab collection (Video)
Following an initial announcement three months ago, The North Face ( TNF ) and Gucci are offering a glimpse of their collaboration on the North Face x Gucci collection. This is in line with the two brands’ commitment to environmentally sustainable activities, Gucci ...
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The North Face rejects Christmas gift order from Texas oil and gas firm
The North Face (TNF) allegedly refused to take an order for about 400 jackets from Innovex Downhole Solutions , an oilfield services group based in Houston, Texas. According to reports by WTVM , Innovex intended to offer North Face jackets, customized with the Innovex logo, to its employees as ...
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The North Face “NSE Expedition” capsule celebrates climbing and sustainability
The North Face has released the NSE Expedition capsule collection, which commemorates Sally McCoy ’s attempt to become the first American woman to climb Mount Everest in 1987. During that attempt, extreme weather conditions unfortunately halted the effort. The NSE Expedition capsule comprises a short assortment of warm ...
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News briefsVF opens multi-brand store in Milan
The VF Group has opened its first multi-brand store on a surface of 2,000 square meters on three levels in a landmark building near Milan’s cathedral. Named after its address, Orefici11 carries three brands – Timberland , The North Face and Napapijri – with dedicated ...
