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  • Explore Thai Culture in Style: Vans Nonthaburian Concept Store Opens in Central Westgate, Thailand

    Explore Thai Culture in Style: Vans Nonthaburian Concept Store Opens in Central Westgate, Thailand

    Vans has proudly reopened its renovated store at Central Westgate in Nonthaburi, Thailand, introducing a unique retail concept heavily influenced by the region’s rich cultural heritage.

    This innovative project was realized in conjunction with Thai artist Songsin Tiewsomboon. The store skillfully weaves together elements of local art, music, and skateboarding, offering visitors an immersive experience that goes beyond a typical retail establishment.

    A Fresh Retail Concept

    The principal aim of this endeavor is to showcase an expanded offering of Vans footwear, apparel, and accessories. In addition, the store presents exclusive items available only at the Central Westgate location, including the unique Faded Black Souvenir Collection.

    The retail concept, coined as ‘Nonthaburian’, draws heavily from Songsin’s birthplace, Nonthaburi. Local landmarks and symbols, such as the Chao Phraya River, fruit orchards, and traditional pottery, are all reimagined within the store. Furthermore, the presence of Firehead, a character from Songsin’s graphic novel ‘Beansprout & Firehead’, adds a distinctive touch to the overall retail concept.

    Invitation to Experience Local Culture

    Thai Outdoor Group, the distributor of Vans in Thailand, extends a warm invitation to visitors to come and experience the first Vans Select Store in Southeast Asia. The ‘Nonthaburian’ concept offers a unique intersection of local culture, creativity, and Vans’ ‘Off The Wall’ spirit, promising a distinct and immersive retail experience.

    Questions & Answers

    What is the ‘Nonthaburian’ concept?
    The ‘Nonthaburian’ concept is a unique retail theme, which integrates local cultural symbols and landmarks of Nonthaburi, reinterpreted within the store’s design and offerings.

    What special features does the Vans store at Central Westgate offer?
    The Vans store offers an expanded range of footwear, apparel, and accessories, including exclusive items only available at this location. It also provides an immersive experience, combining local art, music, and skateboarding.

    Who is the Thai artist that collaborated on this project?
    The artist involved in this project is Songsin Tiewsomboon. His work on the ‘Nonthaburian’ concept and the incorporation of his graphic novel character Firehead are notable aspects of the store’s design.

  • Valentino And Vans Unveil Ai-driven Campaign For Innovative Capsule Collection

    Valentino And Vans Unveil Ai-driven Campaign For Innovative Capsule Collection

    Luxury fashion house Maison Valentino and popular footwear brand Vans have joined forces to launch an innovative campaign that leverages artificial intelligence (AI) for a new capsule collection. This ingenious blend of physical and digital storytelling is a testament to the evolving frontiers of fashion marketing.

    The AI-Infused Campaign and Collection

    The campaign visuals were produced by AI, utilizing raw footage from Maison Valentino’s Fall/Winter 2025 Paris runway show where the collection was initially showcased. Guided by Maison Valentino’s Alessandro Michele’s vision, the team has imaginatively redefined the classic silhouette of Vans Authentic sneakers. This transformation retains the distinctiveness of Valentino and the originality of Vans through canvas uppers adorned in a spectrum of vibrant prints.

    The novel design features a checkerboard motif, overlapping patterns, and dynamic motion graphics. According to Michele, the product is a surreal and dreamlike fresco where nature erupts.

    The Collection Details

    The collection consists of six styles tailored for both men and women, each distinguished by a unique ‘I Love Valentino x Vans’ print that evokes the style of souvenir typography.

    The collaborative Valentino Garavani and Vans sneakers are available for purchase on both the brands’ official websites. A special edition of the collection will also be presented in Valentino boutiques globally and at the Vans’ London flagship store, with sales commencing this Friday.

    Questions & Answers

    What is unique about the new campaign by Maison Valentino and Vans?
    The campaign is notable for its use of artificial intelligence to generate visuals, blending physical and digital storytelling.

    Who is the creative force behind the redesigned silhouette of Vans Authentic sneakers?
    The redesign was guided by Maison Valentino’s Alessandro Michele, who ensured that the distinctiveness of both brands was preserved in the new design.

    Where can the Valentino Garavani and Vans sneakers be purchased?
    The sneakers are available on both companies’ official websites, as well as in Valentino boutiques worldwide and at the Vans’ London flagship store.

  • DHL Express expands electric van fleet in Indonesia

    DHL Express expands electric van fleet in Indonesia

    Leading international express service provider DHL Express has geared up to electrify its last-mile delivery fleet with the deployment of 24 electric vans in Jakarta and Bandung.

    The introduction of the new e-vans, which are expected to cut 177 tonnes of annual carbon emissions, underscores the company’s commitment to more sustainable operations and contributing to climate protection.

    The new electric vehicles will join the existing fleet which includes four electric vans and six electric bikes serving areas in Jakarta and Surabaya.

    Ahmad Mohamad, Senior Technical Advisor, DHL Express Indonesia, said the plan is to transition the company fleet to electric vehicles and make them available in other Indonesian cities. The company will also invest in other low-carbon solutions, such as e-trucks and solar panels for facilities in Indonesia.

    As announced in its Sustainability Roadmap, Deutsche Post DHL Group will invest 7 billion euros until 2030 in CO2 reduction measures. This includes electrifying 60 percent of the last-mile delivery fleet across the Group.

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  • Vans owner slips as production delays, China curbs hit sales forecast

    Vans owner slips as production delays, China curbs hit sales forecast

    Vans shoe maker VF Corp cut its full-year revenue forecast on Friday as it struggles with material shortages, labor issues at factories, and a slump in sales in China due to COVID-related lockdowns, sending its shares down over 6 percent.

    Fresh pandemic restrictions and store closures late last year in many Asian countries, including China, took a toll on many US apparel makers that for years have relied on these countries for the bulk of their production and sales growth.

    VF Corp said the fast-spreading Omicron variant of the coronavirus was also impacting its sales across the world.

    “The latest virus surge across Europe has contributed to declining consumer confidence, deteriorating traffic, and stretched retail staff in our stores,” VF Chief Financial Officer Matt Puckett said on an earnings call.

    Despite facing labor and raw material shortages, VF said it expected manufacturing to return to near full capacity in the coming weeks.

    The company cut its fiscal 2022 revenue forecast to about US$11.85 billion from US$12 billion. It expects revenue for its “Active” unit, which houses the Vans and Supreme brands, to increase between 31 percent and 33 percent, compared with a prior range of 35 percent to 37 percent gain.

    The Denver, Colorado-based company’s total revenue rose 22 percent to $3.62 billion in the third quarter ended Jan 1, slightly ahead of analysts’ average estimate of US$3.60 billion, according to IBES data from Refinitiv.

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  • China sales soar for Vans, Supreme parent VF Corporation

    China sales soar for Vans, Supreme parent VF Corporation

    In a year when apparel group VF Corporation experienced a 12-per-cent fall in group sales, its Greater China business saw revenue surge 24 percent, and the company has strong expectations for the new fiscal year.

    VF, which owns brands including Vans, The North Face, Timberland, Dickies, and Supreme, expects global sales to increase by around 28 percent in the new financial year as the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on retail trading operations in North America and Europe lessens. In Asia Pacific, where it says nearly all of its stores are open and trading, the company expects to boost sales by 18 to 20 percent this year, helping it achieve US$11.8 billion in sales worldwide, compared with $9.2 billion in the year to last March. The recently acquired Supreme brand is expected to contribute $600 million of that.

    “We are incredibly proud of the results VF achieved across the Asia Pacific region throughout fiscal 2021 and the way in which we navigated the challenges posed by the pandemic,” said Winnie Ma, president, Greater China, and Southeast Asia, at VF Corporation. “Our Asia-Pacific business model transformation is well progressed and will lay the foundation for sustainable, long-term growth across the region in the years ahead.”

    While Covid-19 dented the company’s global sales for the full FY2021 year, fourth-quarter trading figures suggest the worst is behind.

    Total sales rose by 23 percent (19 percent in constant currency) to $2.6 billion. “Excluding the impact of acquisitions, revenue increased 16 percent driven by VF’s largest brands, e-commerce growth, and an increase in the APAC region, which experienced a significant negative impact from Covid-19 in the prior-year period,” the company said in a statement. However, the fourth quarter also included an extra week’s trading when compared to the previous year.

    Chairman, president, and CEO Steve Rendle said the company took actions early in the last fiscal year to protect its people and the business while maintaining investments to drive our transformation and accelerate organic growth.

    “At the same time, we took bold, forward-looking actions to spark additional growth and value creation. As a result, we are exiting this year in a position of strength with broad-based momentum across the portfolio,” he concluded.

    Adjusted operating income from continuing operations for FY2021 decreased 45 percent to $742 million, including a $34 million contribution from acquisitions.

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  • Honda Retrofits 10 Minivans To Transport Detroiters For Virus Tests

    Honda Retrofits 10 Minivans To Transport Detroiters For Virus Tests

    Honda Motor Co said on Tuesday it has delivered 10 modified Odyssey minivans to the city of Detroit to safely transport healthcare workers and people potentially infected with COVID-19 for testing in one of the U.S. cities that has been hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic.

    The minivans have been retrofitted with a plastic barrier behind the front seating area and a modified ventilation system to maintain an air pressure differential between the front and rear seating areas to reduce the risk of coronavirus transmission.

    Detroit has been especially hard hit by the outbreak, reporting 9,394 cases to date and 1,097 deaths through Monday, or 26% of all COVID-19 fatalities in Michigan.

    The Japanese automaker in April said it had remodeled 50 minivans to transport COVID-19 patients to hospitals and quarantine facilities in Japan, sealing off the rear section of the vehicles to keep drivers safe from infection.

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    After reading news reports, officials from the state of Michigan and city of Detroit approached Honda about the possibility of acquiring similar vehicles.

    A team of volunteers at Honda’s R&D center in Ohio conceived and designed a method to quickly modify the U.S. Odyssey. The minivans have a sealed clear polycarbonate panel between the front seat compartment and rear two-row seating area, while the ventilation system software was rewritten to ensure different pressure levels between the front and rear compartments.

    Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan noted the city has tested over 20,000 residents and employees for COVID-19. Many people in the city lack access to personal transportation.

    “Transportation is a critical component of ensuring every Detroiter has access to a test. We are very appreciative of Honda for choosing Detroit to deploy these newly modified vehicles,” Duggan said in a statement.

    Honda engineers and other employees in Ohio took the project from the initial concept to completion in less than two weeks.

    “We’re very proud of the efforts made by Honda engineers in Ohio to quickly devise a plan and modify a small fleet of Honda Odyssey minivans to support the people of Detroit in the face of this unprecedented global pandemic,” said Rick Schostek, executive vice president of American Honda Motor Co.

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  • Vans releases range of footwear for those with autism

    Vans releases range of footwear for those with autism

    Lifestyle fashion brand Vans has released a collection of shoes and apparel celebrating autism awareness.

    The range is designed for consumers with Autism Spectrum Disorder and comes in calming colors with features that focus on the senses.

    The collection includes slip-on shoes with squishy uppers and rubber toe caps, and an assortment of long- and short-sleeved tees. The firm collaborated with the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards in crafting the designs.

    Part of the collection’s sales proceeds – a minimum of $100,000 – will be donated to the A.skate Foundation, which aims to help children with autism learn skateboarding. The charity provides grants to children with autism for skateboarding gear, teaching them how to participate in the sport and its inclusive culture.

    The autism footwear and apparel collection is available online and in Vans retail locations.

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  • Vans skateboarding-themed community store opens in California

    Vans skateboarding-themed community store opens in California

    Vans skateboarding heritage is celebrated in a community-driven retail space just opened in Los Angeles.

    The 11,500sqft store is themed around the skateboard culture in the region and features event space and studio as well as its footwear range.

    “Our Downtown LA store opening signifies a new Vans chapter as we continue our mission and commitment to being community and experience focused,” said Van’s VP marketing Carly Gomez.

    “Downtown LA has a rich history of the skate culture and artistic freedom. Not only will we be opening our doors to the new space, but we will introduce Studio808, located on the second floor of the new store where the community can share their creative energy through workshops, exhibitions and more.”

    A dedicated skate shop within the space retails hard goods from local brands. The store also sells a range of curated publications.

    “For 54 years, Vans has called California home,” said Van’s regional VP/GM Mitch Whitaker. “We’re grateful to be reinforcing the brand’s Southern California roots and legacy through this new space that is both reflective of, and designed for, the community and unique experiences.”

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  • Vans, The North Face parent reports huge Chinese growth

    Vans, The North Face parent reports huge Chinese growth

    VF Corporation – parent of brands including Vans and The North Face – says sales in China soared 20 percent in the September quarter.

    Expressed in constant currency terms, they rose by 24 percent year on year.

    The China performance was a key factor in the company’s global sales rising 5 percent in the quarter to US$3.4 billion, or by 6 percent when excluding acquisitions and divestments.

    Globally, Vans led the way with sales up 14 percent and The North Face improved by 8 percent.

    “We’re pleased with the strength of our second-quarter and first-half results, driven by our two largest brands and our international and direct-to-consumer platforms,” said Steve Rendle, chairman, president, and CEO. “The quality and fundamentals of our business remain solid as a result of the focus and strategic execution of our business teams around the globe.”

    He said that despite an increasingly uncertain geopolitical and macroeconomic environment, the company is confident in the trajectory of its business.

    “We remain deeply committed to transforming VF into a more consumer-minded and retail-centric organization while delivering superior returns to shareholders.”

    Gross margin from continuing operations increased 90 basis points to 52.9 percent. Operating income on a reported basis was $579 million.

    The company still expects its full-year revenue to be about $11.8 billion, reflecting the growth of about 6 percent.

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  • Global Vans shoe design competition kicks off

    Global Vans shoe design competition kicks off

    Sports shoe & apparel brand Vans is launching its interactive “Vans shoe customisation competition”, designed to inspire artists around the world.

    The Global Custom Culture competition aims to provide the means for self-expression through digital and canvas mediums unique to Vans. This is the inaugural year of the Vans shoe customization competition, encouraging artists from around the world to turn a pair of classic Vans shoes into their personal art piece.

    The contest will award three winners – one each from Asia Pacific, North America and Europe –  a US$25,000, and the designers will have their shoes produced and sold by Vans, experience a trip to the Vans design headquarters in Southern California, and have the opportunity to partner with Vans to donate $100,000 to a charity that will further enable creative communities.

    “Our goal through Vans Global Custom Culture is to create a platform that is accessible to everyone,” said Vans senior director of global brand marketing April Vitkus. “A barrier to creativity is having access to the tools needed to create something unique, and as a brand it’s our purpose and commitment to provide a range of platforms to empower and enable individuals.”

    The public will have the chance to vote for their favorite design submissions, helping determine the top 10 finalists from each geographic region, in early October. Once the top 10 have been selected, the Vans shoe customization competition finalists will receive a pair of Era shoes to apply a new design onto Vans’ literal canvas. The top 10 will be announced on December 5, where all the artist’s creations will be displayed online for a public vote.

    On December 19, Vans representatives from the design and marketing teams, as well as selected art ambassadors, will choose one grand prize winner in each region.

    Throughout the month of September, Vans will host creative workshops, as a way to participate and support competition participants in a collaborative environment.

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  • Vans and China drive strong Profit

    Vans and China drive strong Profit

    Outdoor apparel giant VF Corporation says sales from continuing operations surged 12 percent last financial year, to US$13.8 billion.

    Vans proved a standout brand for the group, with sales rising 24 percent on a constant-currency basis, while geographically, China proved a powerhouse, sales there up 22 percent.

    The North Face brand achieved a 9 percent increase in sales year on year.

    “Fiscal 2019 marked one of the most significant periods of transformation in VF’s 120-year history, highlighted by our announcement to spin off our jeans business as an independent, publicly traded company,” said Steve Rendle, chairman, president and CEO. “Despite the tremendous workload, we remained sharply focused and delivered another year of strong financial results and top quartile returns to our shareholders.”

    Rendle said the company’s portfolio is well positioned heading into the 2020 financial year, with growth and momentum strong, fuelled by investments made in support of the company’s long-term strategy.

    “The bold decisions we continue to make to evolve our company underpins the transformational journey we’re on to deliver on our commitment to be a purpose-led, performance-driven and value-creating enterprise capable of delivering sustainable long-term shareholder value,” he said.

    The company projects full 2020 fiscal-year revenue to be between $11.7 billion and $11.8 billion, reflecting growth of approximately 5 per cent to 6 per cent compared to historical results excluding Kontoor Brands, or about 7 per cent to 8 per cent on a constant dollar basis, excluding the impact of acquisitions net of divestments.

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  • Kipling opens Two New Stores in Singapore

    Kipling opens Two New Stores in Singapore

    Kipling Singapore is opening two concept stores this month – one at the new Jewel Changi shopping centre, the other at Ion Orchard. The openings come as the Belgian accessories brand refreshes its logo and shifts direction towards what it describes as “closer to its origins, one that is cool, gender inclusive, and authentic to Kipling’s roots”. In a statement, Kipling Singapore says refreshed bag designs will appeal to a larger target group – “millennials of both genders”.

    Both new stores feature product zones with an ‘icon wall’ showing off Kipling’s most popular products and the Jewel Changi store includes a space displaying bags for travellers.

    The Ion Orchard store features a ‘Make It Personal’ corner, where shoppers can customise their bags by adding charms, straps, key rings and stencils.

    The Jewel Changi Kipling store opened last week, while the one at Ion Orchard will open on Friday (April 26).

    Paying tribute to Kipling’s history, monkey elements will feature in all new stores globally, including a monkey mural painted in collaboration with local artists from each city.

    “The monkey murals capture and tell their stories as a bridge between the city and customers,” said a Kipling Singapore spokesperson.

    In Singapore, the brand collaborated with local artist and illustrator Tiffany Lovage for its mural at Jewel Changi Airport, and with popular local Singaporean art collective Tell Your Children at Ion Orchard.

    Headquartered in Antwerp, Kipling is owned by US-listed VF Corporation, whose other brands include Eastpak, Jansport, Napapijri, Reef, Vans, The North Face, Lee, Wrangler, 7 For All Mankind and Timberland.

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  • DHL Expands Green Fleet With New Electric Delivery Vans

    DHL Expands Green Fleet With New Electric Delivery Vans

    DHL Express is rolling out a new fleet of 63 electric delivery vans in the United States as part of the German company’s goal to reduce logistics-related emissions to zero by 2050. Thirty battery-powered NGEN-1000 vehicles from Workhorse Group will be deployed in San Francisco with the remainder in other unspecified markets around the country later this year.

    The new vehicles have a range of 100 miles and 1,008 cubic feet of cargo capacity.

    DHL said its delivery fleet in the United States already includes electric, hybrid-electric, compressed natural gas and clean diesel-powered vehicles. The company has set a target of operating 70% of first- and last-mile delivery services with what it considers “clean transport” modes by 2025.

    “This year alone, nearly 30% of our new vehicles will be alternative fuel,” said Greg Hewitt, CEO of DHL Express U.S. in Plantation, Fla. “We’re excited about the technologies that continue to emerge in this area and how they are benefiting the logistics industry.”

    Workhorse Group launched commercial production of the NGEN-1000 and three smaller-capacity electric cargo vans in October 2018.

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  • Vans, The North Face boost parents sales

    Vans, The North Face boost parents sales

    VF Brands has posted strong third-quarter results, with balanced growth across its entire portfolio. The US-listed apparel company, which owns and operates Vans, The North Face, Timberland, Wrangler and Lee, among others, says sales grew 8 per cent in the third quarter, to US$3.9 billion. Its share price soared 12.39 per cent after the announcement on Friday (US time) to $82.47.

    Vans sales soared 25 per cent and The North Face’s, by 14 per cent.

    “VF’s third-quarter results were fuelled by strong growth in our largest brands and balanced growth across the core dimensions of our portfolio,” said VF Brands president, chairman and CEO Steve Rendle.

    Revenue from VF’s ‘active’ segment, which includes brands such as Vans and JanSport, increased 16 per cent, while revenue from its ‘outdoor’ segment, which includes brands such as The North Face and Timberland, increased 11 per cent.

    VF reported $592 million in operating income, 22 per cent up on the prior year. Net income for the period was $463 million, a 613 per cent increase over the $90 million loss posted in the same period last year.

    “Based on the strength of our third-quarter performance and the growth trajectory we see for the remainder of fiscal 2019, we are again increasing our full year outlook,” Rendle said.

    The business expects revenue from its ‘work’ segment, which includes brands such as Dickies, is expected to increase 39 per cent, while revenue from its ‘active’ segment is expected to increase 16 per cent and revenue from its ‘outdoor’ segment is expected to grow 8 per cent.

    VF expects revenue from its ‘jeans’ segment, which includes brands such as Wrangler and Lee, to decline 3 per cent, while direct-to-consumer revenue is expected to increase 13 per cent, and digital revenue is set to increase by more than 30 per cent.

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  • Vans released collection featuring Van Gogh Museum

    Vans released collection featuring Van Gogh Museum

    Skateboarding fashion retailer Vans has partnered with Van Gogh Museum to launch a new range inspired by Vincent van Gogh’s artworks.

    Vans’ shoes will feature custom footbed art bearing van Gogh brushstrokes and the Amsterdam museum’s logo, as well as a tag with historical facts about the works featured.

    Other works by the artist will feature on a bomber jacket, a backpack and a hoodie, as well as various T-shirts and baseball caps.

    The Vans x Van Gogh Museum collection goes on sale today, August 3, at the museum, online and at select retailers.

    Partial profits will be used in the preservation of van Gogh’s legacy and art collection.

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