: The deal combined Dickies with VF's existing workwear brands (like Timberland PRO and Red Kap) to create a division with roughly $1.7 billion in annual revenue.
However, as of late 2025, VF Corporation has officially completed the sale of the Dickies brand to for $600 million . 1. The 2017 Acquisition: Strategic Rationale vans buys dickies
VF Corp to sell Dickies to Bluestar Alliance for $600 million : The deal combined Dickies with VF's existing
VF Corporation's decision to buy Dickies was driven by a strategy to dominate the global workwear market and leverage the "lifestyle" appeal of both Vans and Dickies. The 2017 Acquisition: Strategic Rationale VF Corp to
: At the time, both Vans and Dickies were experiencing a massive surge in popularity among "cool kids" and streetwear enthusiasts.
: VF expected Dickies to contribute over $1 billion in annual revenue by 2021.
: VF planned to use its global supply chain and digital platforms to scale Dickies internationally. 2. Financial Breakdown of the 2017 Deal