As Vans' Growth Rate Slows, Parent Company Stock Falls

Despite its near-global appeal, beloved lifestyle brand Vans' growth suffered a slight hiccup, as WWD reports. Though it did increase net income under the direction of parent company VF Corp., the Californian company's adjusted earnings from continuing operations fell short of its analyst-estimated goal.Though Vans enjoys a strong growing business, its expansion rate has slightly slowed. The company finished its second quarter up 16 percent in constant dollars, though it finished the first quart...