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5 unusual facts about VF Corporation


Bulwark Protective Apparel

The company is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee and owned by VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC), the world’s largest apparel company.

Outlet store

In 1974, Vanity Fair opened up the first multi-store outlet center in Reading, Pennsylvania.

Red Kap

In 1986, Red Kap was acquired by North Carolina-based VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC), making it the world's largest publicly held apparel company.

VF Corporation

An outlet mall located in Vanity Fair's old manufacturing mills in Wyomissing, just outside Reading, Pennsylvania.

On July 26, 2007, VF Corporation announced the purchase of Seven for all Mankind and Lucy Activewear for a combined $885 million.


James R. Lucas

Lucas' corporate career began in 1972 with VF Corporation, followed by stints at Hallmark Cards where he managed projects for the Crown Center Redevelopment Corporation, Black & Veatch Corporation where he managed construction of chemical processing and power plants, and Epic Manufacturing, a manufacturing firm founded by his father-in-law, James Petersen.


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