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VF Corporation history fix

This edit request by an editor with a conflict of interest was declined. The reviewer would like to request the editor with a COI attempt to discuss with editors engaged in the subject-area first.

I am a VF Corp. employee, thus not making a direct edit due to COI.

VF Corporation is not a "a fictitious name that is not even legally registered,". VF Corporation is registered with the SEC (https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/103379/0001193125-14-069474-index.htm ) and listed on the NYSE (https://www.nyse.com/quote/XNYS:VFC).

Request removal of that part of the sentence. Would be left with: The H.D. Lee Company (now Lee) was acquired by the company in 1969 and the corporate name was changed to VF Corporation to reflect the more diverse product line.

Sources: http://seekingalpha.com/article/4028119-v-f-corporation-added-portfolio http://www.vfc.com/one-vf/company-history#y-1960 http://www.fundinguniverse.com/company-histories/vf-corporation-history/

Let me know your thoughts, appreciate the help.

VF Corporation introduction update

This edit request by an editor with a conflict of interest has now been answered.

I am a VF Corp. employee, thus not making a direct edit due to COI. VF actually sold the “intimates” business (underwear) back in 2007 (http://www.marketwatch.com/story/vf-corp-to-sell-intimates-business-for-350-million). Thus I’m requesting the below replacement:

Current: “VF Corporation is an American clothing corporation. VF corporation sells jeanswear, underwear, daypacks, and workwear. The corporate headquarters is in Greensboro, North Carolina.”

Suggested replacement: VF Corporation is a global branded lifestyle apparel and footwear company founded in 1899 and headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina. ^[1]

The company’s more than 30 brands are organized into five “Coalitions” that correspond to product categories. These Coalitions are Outdoor & Action Sports, Jeanswear, Imagewear, Sportswear and Contemporary Brands. ^[2]

Let me know your thoughts, appreciate the help. Tyler Kerr VF (talk) 22:10, 18 December 2014 (UTC)[reply]

I made the edit you requested, albeit with a little less industry jargon, but I think it communicates the required information in an encyclopedic manner. Wilipino (talk) 02:13, 21 December 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks Wilipino, I appreciate the help! What are your (and others) thoughts on removing the redundant (and uncited) copy that was there previously: "VF Corporation is an American clothing corporation. VF corporation sells jeanswear, underwear, daypacks, and workwear. The corporate headquarters is in Greensboro, North Carolina." Tyler Kerr VF (talk) 16:12, 22 December 2014 (UTC)[reply]

Sources

Here are some useful links which could be used to improve the article: Forbes The Business Journal Smartse (talk) 01:06, 12 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]

Relationship to VF Outlet, Inc.

The article mentions VF Outlet, Inc. What is the relationship between VF Corporation and VF Outlet, Inc? 72.81.114.226 (talk) 01:39, 23 January 2011 (UTC)[reply]

Sale of Contemporary Brands

This edit request by an editor with a conflict of interest was declined. A reviewer felt that this edit would not improve the article.

VF Corp has sold it's Contemporary Brands Coalition: http://www.nasdaq.com/article/vf-corp-vfc-refines-portfolio-sells-contemporary-brands-cm671397

As such, the opening should be opened to something like: VF Corporation is an American worldwide apparel and footwear company founded in 1899 and headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina.[4] The company’s more than 30 brands are organized into four product categories: Outdoor & Action Sports, Jeanswear, Imagewear and Sportswear.

The Contemporary Brands should also be removed from the "Brands owned by VF Corporation" section.

Let me know if I can provide more detailed information. Appreciate the help.

Tyler Kerr VF (talk) 12:40, 30 August 2016 (UTC)[reply]

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References

^ "VF on the Forbes Global 2000 List". Retrieved 18 December 2014.
^ "VF Corp (VFC) Company Profile". Retrieved 18 December 2014.

VF Corporation Logo Update

This edit request by an editor with a conflict of interest has now been answered.

I am a VF Corp. employee, thus not making a direct edit due to COI.

VF Corporation has a new logo.

A PNG version that would work on the page can be viewed and downloaded here: https://d1io3yog0oux5.cloudfront.net/vfc/files/images/logos/VF_Icon_FullColor_RGB_1200.png

More information: https://www.vfc.com/news/media-assets/graphic-standards

Thank you!

Tyler Kerr VF (talk) 17:02, 11 October 2019 (UTC)[reply]

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Thank you!
Regards, Spintendo 20:26, 11 October 2019 (UTC)[reply]

Draft:Kontoor Brands

A draft has been submitted on this former subsidiary of VF Corporation, which is now a publicly traded corporation. Should the draft be accepted as a separate article on the former subsidiary? Robert McClenon (talk) 18:07, 20 February 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you Robert McClenon (talk · contribs) for initiating the discussion for a separate page creation on Kontoor Brands (currently a draft). The company is a publicly traded corporation listed on NYSE and as per WP:LISTED is notable. I've found the following sources for the article:

Riley Moffat, Anne (2018-12-06). "VF names planned jeans spinoff Kontoor, not Wrangler or Lee". www.bloomberg.com. Retrieved 2020-02-05.
Journal, Richard Craver Winston-Salem. "Kontoor begins independent life with focus on jeans innovation, attracting new customers". Winston-Salem Journal. Retrieved 2020-02-19.
Business, Paul R. La Monica, CNN. "Lee and Wrangler hope to be a hit like Levi's". CNN. Retrieved 2020-02-10.
Wightman-Stone, Danielle (2019-05-28). "Kontoor Brands completes separation from VF Corp". fashionunited.uk. Retrieved 2020-02-05.
Reagan, Courtney (2019-08-08). "CEO of Wrangler, Lee parent isn't afraid of a recession or tariffs on China-made goods". CNBC. Retrieved 2020-02-10.
Wilson, Carl. "The shape of things: Jeans company Kontoor promises to 'develop deep roots' in Greensboro". Greensboro News and Record. Retrieved 2020-02-19.
Singh, Prachi (2018-12-06). "VF's separated jeanswear business to be named Kontoor Brands". fashionunited.uk. Retrieved 2020-02-05.
Editorial, Reuters. "KTB - Kontoor Brands Inc Profile | Reuters". www.reuters.comundefined. Retrieved 2020-02-05.
"Kontoor Brands, Inc". www.bloomberg.com. Retrieved 2020-02-05.
"Kontoor Brands, Inc. (KTB) Stock Price, Quote, History & News - Yahoo Finance". finance.yahoo.com. Retrieved 2020-02-05.
"Kontoor's North American distribution centres achieve zero waste". Packaging Gateway. 2019-12-17. Retrieved 2020-02-10.
Wrangler, Simon Mainwaring Published 3 months ago About a 6 minute read Image: (2019-10-08). "Purpose at Work: How Wrangler Is Creating the Next Generation of Sustainable Fashion". Sustainable Brands. Retrieved 2020-02-05.
Friedman, Arthur; Friedman, Arthur (2020-02-04). "Amazon, Kontoor Take Steps to Source Better Cotton". Sourcing Journal. Retrieved 2020-02-05.
"Triad apparel brand launches new product with eye on sustainability". www.bizjournals.com. Retrieved 2020-02-05.
Friedman, Arthur; Friedman, Arthur (2020-02-04). "What Lee's New Sustainability Platform Means for Sourcing and CSR". Sourcing Journal. Retrieved 2020-02-05.
"Greensboro's Tanger Center announces agreement with Kontoor Brands and Brady Services". WFMY. Retrieved 2020-02-19.

FelixtheNomad (talk) 22:27, 20 February 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Hello @FelixtheNomad: and @Robert McClenon:. I’ve had a brief look at the sources and it seems to meet the notability guidelines, could be a good idea. Also, I’m still trying to get the admin to share the article that he deleted with you FelixtheNomad. Regards, Rodrigo Valequez (talk) 20:34, 24 February 2020 (UTC)[reply]

User:FelixtheNomad, User:Rodrigo Valequez - I'm ready to accept the draft when it is submitted for review. Robert McClenon (talk) 00:57, 25 February 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Hello again @Robert McClenon:. All right then, who’s preparing the draft? Should I? Regards, Rodrigo Valequez (talk) 14:14, 25 February 2020 (UTC)[reply]

User:FelixtheNomad, User:Rodrigo Valequez - If the draft is ready for review, you may submit it. I will not tell you who should submit it. Robert McClenon (talk) 15:42, 25 February 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Hello again @Robert McClenon:. Should we submit the declined draft again with the new sources or should we create a new draft. Rodrigo Valequez (talk) 15:46, 25 February 2020 (UTC)[reply]

User:Rodrigo Valequez, User:FelixtheNomad - Improve and submit the existing draft, in order to preserve its history. Creating a new draft is deprecated. Let me know when you resubmit it. Robert McClenon (talk) 15:03, 26 February 2020 (UTC)[reply]

All right, I’ll get working on it. Rodrigo Valequez (talk) 15:05, 26 February 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you Rodrigo Valequez (talk · contribs) and Robert McClenon (talk · contribs). I'll work on it, as well. FelixtheNomad (talk) 02:59, 29 February 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, I've made a couple of minor changes to the infobox, included additional references, and resubmitted the draft for review and publication. Please check. Thank you. @Rodrigo Valequez: and @Robert McClenon:. FelixtheNomad (talk) 20:13, 1 March 2020 (UTC)[reply]

Great job! Hope it get’s accepted! Regards, Rodrigo Valequez (talk) 20:15, 1 March 2020 (UTC)[reply]

I'll accept it, tomorrow in London or this evening in Maryland. Robert McClenon (talk) 20:30, 1 March 2020 (UTC)[reply]

[1] "VF on the Forbes Global 2000 List". Retrieved 18 December 2014.

[2] "VF Corp (VFC) Company Profile". Retrieved 18 December 2014.

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