The VF Corp, Outdoor segment, which includes The North Face, Timberland, Icebreaker, Smartwool and Altra, reportedly saw ongoing strength in the fourth quarter, increasing 3.6 percent (+7 percent constant-currency) to $1.32 billion in the 13-week period. Operating profits were down 13.5 percent to $114.8 million in the prior-year comp quarter.
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