VF Corporationis considered to operate in the Consumer Goods sector. They specifically operate in the Textile - Apparel Clothing business segment contained within the Apparel Manufacturing industry.

V.F. Corporation was organized in 1899, in Pennsylvania. It is an apparel company based in the United States. The Company designs and manufactures or sources from independent contractors a variety of apparel and footwear for all ages. Its businesses are organized mainly into product categories, and by brands within those categories. These groupings of businesses consist of the following: Outdoor and Action Sports, Jeanswear, Imagewear, Sportswear and Contemporary Brands. VF owns a broad portfolio of brands in the jeanswear, outerwear, packs, footwear, sportswear and occupational apparel categories. These products are marketed to consumers shopping in specialty stores, upscale and traditional department stores, national chains and mass merchants. The Company's products are also sold in some countries through licensees and distributors. To provide many types of products across numerous channels of distribution in different geographic areas, it balances efficient and flexible internally-owned manufacturing with sourcing of finished goods from independent contractors. An array of state-of-the-art technologies provide the Company with sophisticated inventory replenishment capabilities that enable it to get consumer-right products, on time, to its customers' shelves. Since 2004, the Company has been implementing a growth plan that is transforming its mix of business to include more lifestyle brands. Lifestyle brands are those brands that connect closely with consumers because they are aspirational and inspirational; they reflect consumers' specific activities and interests. Lifestyle brands generally extend across multiple product categories and have higher than average gross margins. Accordingly, this transformation has included the acquisitions of several growing lifestyle brands, such as The North Face, Vans, Kipling, Napapijri and Eastpak. At the same time, the Company has continued to invest in its other businesses, including extending The North Face brand to new product categories and new markets, enhancing product development and marketing strategy in its Nautica men's sportswear business, and expanding Lee and Wrangler ,The North Face and several other brands into Asian and Eastern European markets. The Company's products are sold through its sales force and independent sales agents and distributors. Its customers are specialty stores, department stores, national chains and mass merchants in the United States and in international markets. The Company's business depends on its ability to stimulate consumer demand for its brands and products. Its domestic Jeanswear and Imagewear businesses operate owned manufacturing facilities located in Mexico and Central America. Its international jeanswear businesses operate manufacturing facilities located in Poland and Turkey. The Company purchases raw materials from numerous domestic and international suppliers to meet scheduled production needs. Raw materials include fabrics made from cotton, synthetics and blends of cotton and synthetic yarn, as well as thread and trim. The Company is well-positioned to compete in the apparel industry by developing consumer-connected and innovative products at competitive prices, producing high quality merchandise, providing high levels of service, ensuring product availability to the retail sales floor and enhancing recognition of its brands. Its ability to maintain the current level of operations in its existing international markets and to capitalize on growth in new international markets is subject to risks associated with international operations. These include the burdens of complying with a variety of foreign laws and regulations, unexpected changes in regulatory requirements, new tariffs or other barriers to some international markets.