VF Corporation Partners with Nedap for Global Inventory Visibility

Apr 21, 2026
VF Corporation has partnered with Nedap to deploy the Nedap Inventory Engine across more than 1,500 retail stores worldwide, beginning with The North Face in the second quarter of 2026. The system aims to create a unified view of inventory across all VF brands and channels.

VF Corporation has entered a partnership with Nedap to implement the Nedap Inventory Engine across its global retail network, announced in a press release. The rollout will begin in the second quarter of 2026 with The North Face and expand to other brands in VF’s portfolio, including Vans and Timberland.

The collaboration aims to establish a unified inventory view across more than 1,500 stores worldwide. By integrating Nedap’s item-level visibility platform, VF seeks to improve stock accuracy, product availability, and retail operations across both in-store and online channels.

VF is also extending the initiative to its distribution and supplier networks to increase transparency across its entire supply chain. The company stated that this expansion will help prevent gray market activity, support brand protection, and ensure consistent product availability for customers globally.

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