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Dec 16, 2020 · VF Corp. was founded by John Barbey in Pennsylvania in 1899 as the Reading Glove and Mitten Manufacturing Co. In 1939, his son John Edward "J.E." Barbey became vice president of the company,...
VF Corporation (formerly Vanity Fair Mills until 1969) is an American global apparel and footwear company founded in 1899 by John Barbey and headquartered in Denver, Colorado. [3] The company's 11 brands are organized into three categories: Outdoor, Active and Work. [4]
Peter D. Barbey (born 1957/58) is an American publisher, chief executive officer (CEO) and president at Reading Eagle Company, which owns the Reading Eagle newspaper and the WEEU 830 AM radio station, both based in Reading, Pennsylvania.
The company is established in Pennsylvania as the Reading Glove and Mitten Manufacturing Company by John Barbey and a group of investors.
Feb 12, 2024 · Kelly Barbey, the great-grandson of John Barbey, who founded VF in 1899, told Reuters he wants two directors on VF's 12-member board replaced and that he is backing Engaged Capital in its...
Feb 12, 2024 · Engaged Capital, which has a 1.3 percent stake in VF, has won the support of descendants of John Barbey, who founded VF in 1899, Kelly Barbey, said. The Barbey family members now collectively own about 15 percent of VF.
Oct 12, 1998 · Heirs of John Barbey, cofounder Reading Glove & Mitten Manufacturing Co. 1899. Bought out 5 partners 1911; name changed to Schuylkill Silk Mills. First product: silk gloves.
