The North Face
Verified 18 Aug 2026 · source as of 18 Aug 2026
What the citations say
Douglas Tompkins founded The North Face in 1966. The cited owner is VF Corporation.
The North Face is not publicly traded on its own. Its parent VF Corporation is publicly traded as VFC on New York Stock Exchange. It is one of 2 brands we list under VF Corporation.
- Who owns The North Face?
The North Face is owned by VF Corporation.
Company disclosureas of · verified
- Is The North Face publicly traded?
Parent VF Corporation is publicly traded as VFC on New York Stock Exchange.
Investor relationsas of · verified
Where is The North Face from?
Made primarily in China, Vietnam, Bangladesh, and other Asian markets via VF Corp. supplier disclosure. Sourced as of 2026-08-01; last verified 2026-08-01.
Verified 1 Aug 2026
When was The North Face founded?
The North Face was founded in 1966. Sourced as of 2026-08-01; last verified 2026-08-01.
Verified 1 Aug 2026
Is The North Face publicly traded?
The North Face is not publicly traded on its own. Its parent VF Corporation is publicly traded as VFC on New York Stock Exchange.
Verified 19 Oct 2026
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How this is made
Ownership edges come from SEC Exhibit 21 subsidiary lists and curated public disclosures. Other facts attach when a separate pipeline finds a citation. The publication bar is on Methodology. For information only, not investment advice.