VF says Vans direct-to-consumer sales rose for first time in five years

· Beauty & Fashion · United States

VF Corp. gave Wall Street an encouraging update on Vans, reporting that the brand's global direct-to-consumer sales rose for the first time in five years. The company also pointed to footwear growth at its smaller Altra brand, which likely helped offset shoe declines at Vans. The first DTC increase in half a decade is a milestone for Vans, which has spent years working through a slump in demand and a shift in its distribution strategy. Investors have been watching whether VF can stabilise its largest footwear label; the DTC figure offers early evidence that turnaround efforts are gaining traction, even as overall shoe sales at Vans remain under pressure and the company's broader portfolio continues to be reshaped.

Why it matters：Vans is a bellwether for action-sports footwear, and a first DTC gain in five years signals whether brand turnarounds built on direct channels are working.

Key points

  • Global DTC sales at Vans rose for the first time in five years.
  • Altra's footwear growth likely offset declines at Vans.
  • VF remains under pressure to stabilise its largest footwear brand.

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