Who owns The North Face?
The North Face is owned by VF Corporation (the United States, NYSE: VFC), which has owned the brand since 1 May 2000.[1] The North Face was founded in 1966 in San Francisco, California and was independent until 2000.
Key facts
- Current owner
- V.F. Corporation verified
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1966–2000)
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, Denver, Colorado
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States, San Francisco, California
- Founded
- 1966
- Category
- Apparel, footwear & accessories › Sportswear & footwear › Outdoor & workwear
- Parent ticker
- NYSE: VFC
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About The North Face
The North Face was founded as a San Francisco climbing shop in 1966 and named for the coldest, hardest side of a mountain. Its half-dome logo traces the outline of Half Dome in Yosemite. VF acquired the brand in 2000 and it is now its largest.
Ownership timeline of The North Face
- 2000 – present VF Corporation [1] verified
Where The North Face sits in VF Corporation
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of The North Face?
The parent company of The North Face is VF Corporation, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is The North Face American?
Yes. The North Face originated in the United States in 1966 and its owner, VF Corporation, is also headquartered in the United States.
Since when has VF Corporation owned The North Face?
VF Corporation has owned The North Face since 1 May 2000.
Who owned The North Face before VF Corporation?
The North Face was an independent company from its founding in 1966 in San Francisco, California until VF Corporation acquired it in 2000.
Is The North Face still owned by VF Corporation?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, The North Face is still owned by VF Corporation. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] V.F. Corporation Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-05-20 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 20 May 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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