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The North Face

The North Face began as a mountaineering retail store in 1966 in San Francisco, before evolving into a global performance outdoor clothing, footwear and equipment brand. Acquired by VF Corporation in 2000, the brand is now stocked in more than 50 countries, and has more than 200 stores globally. Key milestones include its iconic Nuptse jacket launch in 1992 and expansion into urban fashion. Notable collaborations include Gucci, Supreme and Online Ceramics.

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The North Face and Timberland lift VF Corp revenue

VF Corporation delivered a stronger‑than‑expected third quarter for fiscal 2026, with key outdoor brands, The North Face and Timberland, helping to drive revenue growth.

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North Face latest fashion business hit by cyber-attack

The North Face is the latest victim of a cyber-incident as it notified customers that personal information has been taken in a "small-scale" attack in April.

First look: Skims x The North Face

Kim Kardashian's Skims has debuted a skiwear collection in collaboration with outdoor brand The North Face.

VF Corp: 'We now have a more cohesive portfolio'

As Vans unveils a newly-redesigned Oxford Street flagship, owner VF Corp's global chief commercial officer and emerging brands president, Martino Scabbia Guerrini, updates Drapers on the progress in the brand house's turnaround plan.

VF Corp losses deepen

VF Corporation, which owns Vans, The North Face and Timberland, said it is on track to deliver cost savings and return to growth after posting an operating loss of $239.9m (£188.9m) for the three months to 29 June.

VF Corp to open 300 stores in Middle East, Africa and south-east Asia

VF Corporation has extended its partnership with Dubai-based retailer and distributor GMG to open 300 stores in the Middle East, North Africa and South East Asia over the next five years.

The North Face and Timberland lift VF Corp revenue

North Face latest fashion business hit by cyber-attack

First look: Skims x The North Face

VF Corp: 'We now have a more cohesive portfolio'

VF Corp losses deepen

VF Corp to open 300 stores in Middle East, Africa and south-east Asia

First look: The North Face x Gucci

The man behind The North Face’s shift from functional to fashionable

The VF brand powerhouse: purpose behind the profits

Blacks suppliers threaten boycott if Sports Direct takes control

The North Face

The North Face and Timberland lift VF Corp revenue

North Face latest fashion business hit by cyber-attack

First look: Skims x The North Face

VF Corp: 'We now have a more cohesive portfolio'

VF Corp losses deepen

VF Corp to open 300 stores in Middle East, Africa and south-east Asia

First look: The North Face x Gucci

The man behind The North Face’s shift from functional to fashionable

The VF brand powerhouse: purpose behind the profits

Blacks suppliers threaten boycott if Sports Direct takes control

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