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V F CORP

VF Corporation (formerly Vanity Fair Mills until 1969) is an American apparel (clothing) and footwear company founded in 1899 by John Barbey and headquartered in Denver, Colorado. Its eleven brands are organized into three categories: Outdoor, Active and Work.

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Basic company information

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Business sectors
clothing industry [1]
Company / filing name
V F CORP [2]
Headquarters location
Denver; Greensboro [1]
Founded
1899 [1]
Leadership in background record
Bracken Darrell [1]
Official website
https://vfc.com/; http://vfc.com [1]
ISIN (reported securities)
US9182041080 [1]
CIK
103379 [2]
Country in background record
United States [1]
Symbols / exchanges
VFC (NYSE) [2]

Company positioning and business

VF Corporation (formerly Vanity Fair Mills until 1969) is an American apparel (clothing) and footwear company founded in 1899 by John Barbey and headquartered in Denver, Colorado. Its eleven brands are organized into three categories: Outdoor, Active and Work. [3]

In 2015, the firm controlled 55% of the U.S. backpack market with the JanSport, Eastpak, Timberland, and The North Face brands. [3]

Background text: Wikipedia contributors, VF Corporation. Selected introductory paragraphs, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Official filing data is cited separately.

Management and corporate governance

The Wikidata background record identifies Bracken Darrell in the chief-executive role. This background entry is not an official confirmation of the current board or executive roster. [1]

Financial year, securities and disclosures

Listed securities: VFC (NYSE). Multiple symbols may represent different share classes or securities of the same registrant. [2]

History and key events

  1. Founding / inception date recorded in Wikidata. [1]

Financial results and regulatory disclosures

No individual financial documents have been indexed yet. Open the source to consult company disclosures. [2]

Related entities and concepts

Frequently asked questions

When was V F CORP founded?

Founded: 1899. The linked source provides the background record. [1]

Where is the headquarters of V F CORP?

Headquarters location: Denver; Greensboro. The linked source provides the background record. [1]

Which business sectors are recorded for V F CORP?

Business sectors: clothing industry. The linked source provides the background record. [1]

Sources and review dates

  1. Wikidata — company background record (CC0) ↗
  2. Company identity and profile data ↗
  3. Wikipedia contributors — VF Corporation (CC BY-SA 4.0) ↗

Reviewed 23 October 2026. Financial periods and historical event dates are shown separately. Figures reflect their stated source dates; this page is not a live quote or investment recommendation.

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