US: North Face helps VF Corp to 27% climb in Q2 profit
Author: just-style.com | 16 July 2008
Apparel group VF Corporation, owner of brands such as 7 For All Mankind and Wrangler, has posted a sharp 27.3% hike in second quarter profit, with strong growth in its outdoor unit offsetting weak domestic jeans sales.
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