All Timberland articles – Page 2

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    As TNF and DTC continue to grow, VF Corp. has a turnaround strategy in place

    24 May 2023

    VF Corp., which has begun a rigorous six- to 12-month process to find a new CEO, says it has a plan in place that will improve its sales and profitability fortunes over the next 12 months. It centers on continued growth for its The North Face (TNF), EMEA, and direct-to-consumer ...

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    Timberland, Vans, TNF to feature ReGen-sourced rubber

    14 April 2023

    VF Corp’s pilot project with Terra Genesis for the industry’s first proven regenerative rubber supply system gets off the ground.

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    VF Corp plans to "sharpen its near-term focus" and more to improve performance

    8 February 2023

    VF Corp., under interim president and CEO Benno Dorer, is vowing to take all necessary actions to improve its operating performance heading into its FY24 that commences on April 1. Already, the The North Face, Vans and Timberland parent has decided to slash its quarterly dividend by 41 percent to ...

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    VF announces new appointments to TNF leadership team and more

    9 January 2023

    Source: VF Mariano Alonso VF Corporation has announced new appointments to its leadership team in the EMEA region, including for The North Face (TNF), effective Jan. 31. Mariano Alonso — current general manager of Timberland EMEA — will be the new general manager of TNF EMEA. The ...

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    VF Corp. to potentially sell the JanSport brand

    19 December 2022

    According to Bloomberg citing „people with knowledge of the matter,” VF Corp is considering selling the JanSport backpack and adventure luggage brand. There are no details of a potential investor revealed whatsoever. Shares of VF, the owner company of The North Face (TNF), Vans and Timberland brands, have dropped by ...

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    Vans and Timberland unveil first-ever collaboration

    14 December 2022

    Vans and Timberland have teamed up on an entirely new hybrid shoe, dubbed the Vans Skateboarding x Timberland Half Cab Hiker. The footwear is described as half skate shoe, half hiking boot. The launch coincides with the 30th anniversary of Vans’ iconic Half Cab while drawing equal inspiration from Timberland’s ...

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    VF Corp. adapting to softer consumer environment, drops FY outlook

    28 October 2022

    VF Corp is maintaining its full-year revenue growth guidance of 5-6 percent, citing its balanced portfolio and a building recovery in China as two examples, but has lowered expectations on some key financial metrics due to currency headwinds, higher inventory levels and a more promotional environment. The North Face parent ...

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    Timberland and Ræburn launch new circular boot

    11 October 2022

    Source: Timberland The new Earthkeepers by Ræburn Timberloop Utility Boots The result of the latest collaboration between Timberland and Ræburn for Fall/Winter 2022 are the new Earthkeepers by Ræburn Timberloop Utility Boots, “an innovative circular design that allows them to be fully disassembled and recycled at the ...

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    VF Corp. suffers quarterly loss, but EMEA is strongest region

    30 July 2022

    VF Corp. reported a first-quarter loss, related mainly to a $92 million non-cash pension charge. Still, the EMEA region, The North Face and Timberland were the strongest performers for the company in the period ended June 30. In the face of expected currency headwinds, the company is maintaining its fiscal ...

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    The North Face helps drive Q4 revenue rise, but Vans hit by China lockdowns

    22 May 2022

    VF Corp reported a revenue increase of 9 percent to $2.8 billion (€2.65bn) in the fourth quarter of 2022, driven by The North Face (TNF), although sales at Vans were flat during the period. Sales were boosted by a 15 percent increase in the EMEA region and 12 percent in ...

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    Timberland expands Timberloop recycling program to Europe

    26 April 2022

    Around this year’s Earth Day, Timberland announced several initiatives within its CSR program, the most interesting being the expansion of the Timberloop take-back program into the U.K., Germany, France and Italy, with more European markets to follow. The recycling program allows consumers to return their worn Timberland footwear, apparel or ...

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    Timberland’s yellow icon boot heads into the metaverse

    8 February 2022

    Timberland, a VF Corp. brand, has entered the Metaverse with a digital gaming experience called “TimbsTrails.” “TimbsTrails provides a unique and fun platform to celebrate the footwear innovations and cultural moments that have shaped our past, and to explore our collective journey into the future,” said Chris McGrath, VP of ...

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    TNF drives VF Corp.’s sales and outlook

    29 January 2022

    VF Corp., the owner of brands such as Vans, The North Face and Timberland, cut its overall sales guidance for the financial year ending in March 2022 to $11.85 billion from a previous $12.0 billion, as it once again lowered the forecast for its Active segment, led by Vans, while ...

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    OrthoLite launches new sustainable insole technologies

    19 November 2021

    Source: OrthoLite OrthoLite HybridPlus Bio insole Addressing the increasing demand for more sustainable insole solutions from its customers, U.S. brand OrthoLite is putting its plans announced earlier this year into action and is introducing two new sole technologies that elevate the total eco content of the insoles ...

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    Adidas opens first European Terrex flagship store in Munich

    18 November 2021

    In its first Terrex flagship store in Europe, Adidas is implementing for the first time a store design based on more sustainable materials and focusing on environmentally conscious equipment and apparel. The 370-square-meter store is located at Sendlinger Straße 18 in Munich, Germany. The company said that the integration and ...

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    Former Timberland CEO and his son unveil new “biocircular” sustainable hiking boots

    17 November 2021

    Erem, a Nevada-based company founded in 2021 that calls itself “the first outdoor brand focused on desert performance,“ has unveiled a new hiking boot that is ”high on performance and low on environmental impact.” Source: Erem While most hiking boots today are made by thermo-fusing plastics and ...

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    ​Third annual profile outlines VF Corp’s inclusion and diversity strategy

    16 November 2021

    VF Corp. has released its third IDEA (inclusion, diversity, equity and action) Annual Profile. The report covers the company’s fiscal year 2021 and defines key strategic pillars that serve as drivers and benchmarks for VF’s IDEA goals. VF has publicly committed to two ambitious goals related ...

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    Saucony hires Brian Moore as Senior VP of global product

    12 November 2021

    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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    VF maintains FY outlook despite supply chain issues limiting Q2 sales growth

    24 October 2021

    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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    VF and Redress announce winner of 2021 sustainable design competition

    14 September 2021

    VF Corp. continued its three-year partnership with environmental organization Redress by announcing the winner of the 2021 Redress Design Award, the world’s largest sustainable fashion design competition. Ten finalists from the U.S., U.K., Germany, India and Greater China participated in virtual events held Sept. 1-11. The event included educational challenges ...