Vans Owner Is Buying Dickies for $820 Million USD

Two popular fashion brands are about to become a lot closer. As Business Insider reports, VF Corp -- the same giant company that owns Vans, Timberland and others -- has added Williamson-Dickie Mfg. Co to its worldwide empire of labels. The primary owner of Dickies and Workrite wear, Williamson-Dickie Mfg. Co. was picked up by VF Corp for $820 million USD; the company's sale is expected to boost VF's 2017 revenue by 3.5%, moving the meter to $11.85 billion USD in annual earnings. By 2021, William...