VF Corp splits denim unit to focus on outdoor and activewear
VF Corp announced a spin-off that splits its denim division from the core company to emphasize The North Face Timberland and other outdoor and activewear brands. The yet unnamed NewCo will remain in Greensboro while the new outdoor division relocates to Denver, with a projected $11 billion annual revenue and a $2.5 billion tax-free spin-off effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wrangler and Lee Jeans
VF Corp
North Face
Timberland
Ultra
Icebreaker
Williamson-Dickie
NewCo
Google tracks location even with History paused says AP
An Associated Press investigation finds Android and iPhone users’ location data stored despite Location History being paused. Princeton researchers confirmed findings after tests on multiple devices. Google disputes and cites alternative data tools like Web and App Activity, while researchers argue these still collect locations. The piece notes billions of users are affected and highlights privacy concerns and profit motives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Google
Associated Press
Princeton
Google Maps
Jonathan Mayer
Federal Communications Commission
Enforcement Bureau
Mayer
Myactivity
Google.com
Gunes Acar
Tion
Acar
New York
High Line Park
Chelsea Market
Hell’s Kitchen
Central Park
Harlem
Facebook
European Union
Peter Lenz
Astillery
K. Shankari
UC Berkeley
Kohl's
Also Mentioned on This Page
Michelle Chapman
Anne D’innocenzio
AP Business
Activewear
Lululemon
Under Armour
Nike
the Gap
Target
NPD Group
Greensboro
North Carolina
Isi
Land Home
Beltone
Erie
St. Vincennes
Lane
Evansville
GE & Aarp Ans Accer
PRI
W. Broadway St
Walmart
University Ave
Allanen
Jasper
Aunt Fina