The VF Corporation is an international conglomerate which owns several elite apparel, footwear and accessory brands. Founded in 1899 as the Reading Glove and Mitten Manufacturing Company, VF has since grown into one of the top manufacturers in its sector. The VF Corporation is headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina and does business in 170 countries.
Initially, VF was not involved in the footwear industry but has since become a major player through the acquisition of some iconic brands in the footwear space, including Timberland and Altra.
In 2017, VF returned approximately US$1.9 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases.
