VF Outdoor LLC, a subsidiary of VF Corp. known for brands like The North Face and Vans, issued a WARN notice on November 15 regarding the closure of its distribution center in Martinsville, Virginia, affecting 242 employees by January 19, 2025. The facility, built in 2001, is set to close in March 2025 as part of VF’s Reinvent strategy, aimed at increasing operational efficiency and reducing costs. The company plans to shift operations to its Ontario, CA center and a third-party logistics provider. Recent financial reports indicated a 6% revenue decline across major brands.

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