Tag: direct

VF Corp Reports Q1 Results Up 6.5% Due Mainly to Vans, The North Face, and Timberland

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On April 25, 2014, VF Corporation reported their financial results for their first quarter, which were up mostly due to the strong demand for Vans, The North Face, and Timberland which as a category Outdoor & Action Sports was up 12%. “VF’s first quarter results reflect the continued strength of our brands and our global […]

Changes in Social Networking Patterns among American Youth Culture in Last 6 Months Indicate New Market Opportunities Changes by Demographics

Fresh data and analysis being released for Label Networks’ Spring Global Youth Culture Study 2008 indicates great changes in communication and networking patterns among 13-25-year-olds in North America. In this story, we concentrate on the usage patterns of young people when it comes to Social Networks and Updating one’s Personal Profile Page.

Direct-to-Consumer Continues to Be the Hot Ticket in New-School Retail as Gap Buys-up Athleta

Athleta, one of the more popular women’s activewear lines in North America, was purchased for $150 million in cash by The Gap.