February 17, 2017 Weak U.S. Market, Charges Push Down VF Income in Q4
Ongoing challenges in the U.S. wholesale market from bankruptcies and liquidations of seasonal products coupled with a decision to restructure the business and fold the Lucy brand into The North Face combined to lower net income 15% to $264,333,000 from $312,209,000 for the final quarter ended Dec. 31 at VF Corp. as revenues were flat at $3,290,895,000 against $3,294,661,000.
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