VF Names Karen Murray President of Sportswear Coalition

Will Lead VF's Nautica and Kipling (U.S.) Businesses
GREENSBORO, N.C.--(Business Wire)--
VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC) announced that it has promoted Karen
Murray to President of its Sportswear coalition, effective
immediately. The Sportswear coalition, which is based in New York
City, includes the Nautica, Kipling (U.S.) and John Varvatos
businesses.

Ms. Murray joined VF Sportswear in September, 2007 as President of
its Nautica Men's Sportswear and Nautica Jeans Company businesses.
Prior to joining VF she served as Group President, Menswear, Mid-tier,
International Alliances and Licensing for Liz Claiborne Inc., where
she was employed for 15 years.

Ms. Murray will report to Eric Wiseman, President and CEO of VF
Corporation. She replaces Denise Seegal, who left the Company in May
to pursue other interests. "A proven leader with a track record of
success in men's sportswear, Karen has demonstrated exceptional
leadership since joining VF and has brought fresh perspectives and
energy to the business," said Wiseman. "I have great confidence in the
improvements Karen's team is making in Nautica sportswear, and in her
ability to execute our long term vision for the coalition."

Murray received a bachelor's of science degree from the University
of Maryland. She serves on a number of charitable organization Boards
and Committees.

About VF

VF Corporation is a global leader in lifestyle apparel with a
diverse portfolio of jeanswear, outdoor, imagewear, sportswear and
contemporary apparel brands. Its principal brands include Wrangler(R),
Lee(R), Riders(R), The North Face(R), Vans(R), Reef(R), Eagle
Creek(R), Eastpak(R), JanSport(R), Napapijri(R), Nautica(R),
Kipling(R), John Varvatos(R), 7 For All Mankind(R), lucy(R),
Majestic(R) and Red Kap(R).

VF Corporation's press releases, annual report and other
information can be accessed through the Company's home page,
www.vfc.com.

VF Services
Cindy Knoebel, CFA, 336-424-6189 or 212-841-7141
VP, Financial & Corporate Communications

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