VF Corp (NYSE:VFC)

JustAGuy100 (42.53) Submitted: 10/24/2007 11:56:16 PM : Start Price: $72.49 VFC Score: +103.53

This company has solid management, solid products and a solid history of growth.

princetontiger88 (50.10) Submitted: 10/22/2007 11:25:39 PM : Start Price: $73.43 VFC Score: -100.90

Who wears Vans?

TheMidwife (61.28) Submitted: 10/21/2007 7:29:22 PM : Start Price: $71.81 VFC Score: +103.66

They now own Lucy which will give Lululemon a run for its money based on my experiences with both. The other brands are solid and cover all ranges of income levels re:consumers.

aaaroger (< 20) Submitted: 9/4/2007 6:02:37 PM : Start Price: $70.28 VFC Score: +107.08

96

Back2BeBad2 (< 20) Submitted: 8/27/2007 8:46:35 PM : Start Price: $69.68 VFC Score: +107.49

Retail has been pounded. I think its the best risk/reward play in this industry.

JimAnt (32.96) Submitted: 4/27/2007 6:11:02 PM : Start Price: $75.43 VFC Score: -93.88

Long-term underperform. Lackluster mgmt. Overvalued & overpriced at $88.

WyattKaldenberg (47.48) Submitted: 4/17/2007 1:23:56 PM : Start Price: $73.42 VFC Score: +97.22

This is a good Apparel stock that is a good buy at around $85 ahead of this Christmas shopping season.

jdsweet (80.89) Submitted: 4/10/2007 3:12:36 PM : Start Price: $73.50 VFC Score: +95.66

I see giant expansion overseas with obsession over American brands a trademark as many BRIC countries come to economic power.

CashCowReturns (59.54) Submitted: 1/17/2007 10:16:13 AM : Start Price: $69.88 VFC Score: +104.02

fundamentally no change. The price has been up for years. very stable business. See how far it goes.

NetscribeConsGds (95.87) Submitted: 12/19/2006 6:46:26 AM : Start Price: $69.62 VFC Score: +103.68

VF Corporation is the name behind the big names.VF Corporation is engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of branded lifestyle apparel and related products. The products are sold through specialty, department, chain, and discount stores, as well as licensees and distributors. VF is number 1 jeans maker with brands such as H.I.S., Lee, Riders, Rustler and Wrangler jeans in its product line. Jeans wear contributes about 39% of total sales. VF makes NIKE, MLB, NFL, and NBA apparel under license. The outdoor accessories contribute about 27% of the revenues.

The major demand for jeans wear comes from age group below 40 years which constitutes 52% of the US population. Additionally, according to survey conducted by NPD Group, 65% of all holiday gifts to be purchased this year are expected in the clothing category. Also, coupled with the rise in the disposable income, all this augurs well on the company’s jeans segment.

With nine lifestyle brands added to the outdoor accessories portfolio in last five years, contributing to superior sales growth and margin. The lifestyle business has risen from 10% of the sales mix in 2002 to 27%, and is projected to reach 60% by 2009. These projections are on the back of VF's strategy of acquiring brands to increase their presence in lifestyle market. This can be substantiated from the company’s recent acquisition of Reef Holdings. Reef designs surf-inspired products, including sandals, apparel, shoes and accessories under the Reef brand.

VF has also completely shifted its production facilities to lower cost destinations. This would help the company to improve the operating margins. With strong brands in the portfolio and initiatives on the cost front, the company should fair well.

lsm1234 (< 20) Submitted: 12/6/2006 2:44:31 AM : Start Price: $67.70 VFC Score: +109.72

Will continue to acquire top notch brands

rayb1223 (91.87) Submitted: 11/28/2006 8:16:35 AM : Start Price: $65.33 VFC Score: +114.71

North Face is hot, hopefully its enough of the business to propel earnings. In the Boston area all the kids are buying their North Face coats.

dsenai (48.74) Submitted: 11/4/2006 11:15:37 PM : Start Price: $64.26 VFC Score: +117.38

Their nice group of clothing merchandise should give VFC strong sales for the holiday season

Bombtrack (< 20) Submitted: 11/1/2006 10:30:04 PM : Start Price: $64.20 VFC Score: +117.11

winter season

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