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Vans has proudly reopened its renovated store at Central Westgate in Nonthaburi, Thailand, introducing a unique retail concept heavily influenced by the region’s rich cultural heritage. This innovative project was realized in conjunction with Thai artist…
Luxury fashion house Maison Valentino and popular footwear brand Vans have joined forces to launch an innovative campaign that leverages artificial intelligence (AI) for a new capsule collection. This ingenious blend of physical and digital storytelling is a…
Leading international express service provider DHL Express has geared up to electrify its last-mile delivery fleet with the deployment of 24 electric vans in Jakarta and Bandung. The introduction of the new e-vans, which are expected to cut 177 tonnes of…
Vans shoe maker VF Corp cut its full-year revenue forecast on Friday as it struggles with material shortages, labor issues at factories, and a slump in sales in China due to COVID-related lockdowns, sending its shares down over 6 percent. Fresh pandemic…
In a year when apparel group VF Corporation experienced a 12-per-cent fall in group sales, its Greater China business saw revenue surge 24 percent, and the company has strong expectations for the new fiscal year. VF, which owns brands including Vans, The…
Honda Motor Co said on Tuesday it has delivered 10 modified Odyssey minivans to the city of Detroit to safely transport healthcare workers and people potentially infected with COVID-19 for testing in one of the U.S. cities that has been hardest hit by the…
Lifestyle fashion brand Vans has released a collection of shoes and apparel celebrating autism awareness. The range is designed for consumers with Autism Spectrum Disorder and comes in calming colors with features that focus on the senses. The collection…
Vans skateboarding heritage is celebrated in a community-driven retail space just opened in Los Angeles. The 11,500sqft store is themed around the skateboard culture in the region and features event space and studio as well as its footwear range. “Our…
VF Corporation – parent of brands including Vans and The North Face – says sales in China soared 20 percent in the September quarter. Expressed in constant currency terms, they rose by 24 percent year on year. The China performance was a key factor in the…
Sports shoe & apparel brand Vans is launching its interactive “Vans shoe customisation competition”, designed to inspire artists around the world. The Global Custom Culture competition aims to provide the means for self-expression through digital and canvas…
Outdoor apparel giant VF Corporation says sales from continuing operations surged 12 percent last financial year, to US$13.8 billion. Vans proved a standout brand for the group, with sales rising 24 percent on a constant-currency basis, while geographically,…
Kipling Singapore is opening two concept stores this month – one at the new Jewel Changi shopping centre, the other at Ion Orchard. The openings come as the Belgian accessories brand refreshes its logo and shifts direction towards what it describes as “closer…
DHL Express is rolling out a new fleet of 63 electric delivery vans in the United States as part of the German company’s goal to reduce logistics-related emissions to zero by 2050. Thirty battery-powered NGEN-1000 vehicles from Workhorse Group will be…
VF Brands has posted strong third-quarter results, with balanced growth across its entire portfolio. The US-listed apparel company, which owns and operates Vans, The North Face, Timberland, Wrangler and Lee, among others, says sales grew 8 per cent in the…
Skateboarding fashion retailer Vans has partnered with Van Gogh Museum to launch a new range inspired by Vincent van Gogh’s artworks. Vans’ shoes will feature custom footbed art bearing van Gogh brushstrokes and the Amsterdam museum’s logo, as well as a tag…
VF Corporation, parent of Wrangler, Timberland, Vans and the North Face, among others, has bought fast-growing footwear brand Altra. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but Altra, launched in 2011 by Icon Health & Fitness, has already expanded into 1600…
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