North Face 2004 Annual Report Download - page 11

Download and view the complete annual report

Please find page 11 of the 2004 North Face annual report below. You can navigate through the pages in the report by either clicking on the pages listed below, or by using the keyword search tool below to find specific information within the annual report.

Page out of 58

  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10
  • 11
  • 12
  • 13
  • 14
  • 15
  • 16
  • 17
  • 18
  • 19
  • 20
  • 21
  • 22
  • 23
  • 24
  • 25
  • 26
  • 27
  • 28
  • 29
  • 30
  • 31
  • 32
  • 33
  • 34
  • 35
  • 36
  • 37
  • 38
  • 39
  • 40
  • 41
  • 42
  • 43
  • 44
  • 45
  • 46
  • 47
  • 48
  • 49
  • 50
  • 51
  • 52
  • 53
  • 54
  • 55
  • 56
  • 57
  • 58

19
VF C O R P O R A T I O N 2004 Annual Report
G E O R G I A G R A N T VP, Kipling U.S.Ongoing Challenge: Developing patience. Most Refreshing
Aspect of Company: VF has fantastic communication between its departments and companies.
Best New Policy: Established a “never out” core program. Key to Growth:The ability to plan
12 to 18 months ahead, then execute the plan, while forging strong retail partnerships.
“Kipling brand sales grew
by more than 20% within
our existing accounts.”
“O ur Major League
Baseball business nearly
doubled in 2004.”
S T E V E E A VE S Major League Baseball Brand Manager, Licensed Apparel, VF Imagewear
Relationship to Management: There’s a true open-door policy from senior management that’s
rare in the corporate world. Bragging Rights:We’re recognized for maintaining the highest
standard of excellence in the industry, bar none.