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GROENLO, the Netherlands, April 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Nedap (Euronext Amsterdam: NEDAP), a leader in item-level inventory visibility, today announced a partnership with VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC), a global leader in apparel, footwear, and accessories, and home to iconic active and outdoor lifestyle brands including The North Face®, Vans®, and Timberland®. Through this collaboration, VF Corporation will deploy Nedap’s Inventory Engine across its brand portfolio and over 1,500 stores, building a stronger foundation for end-to-end inventory visibility and more seamless, data-driven retail operations.
VF Corporation
The deployment will begin with The North Face in Q2 2026 and expand to other VF brands over time. VF’s brands are rooted in performance, superior design, and innovation, offering products for outdoor, active, and workwear lifestyles to consumers worldwide.
Building a Unified View of Inventory
This partnership supports VF’s vision of creating a single view of inventory based on unified, trusted stock data across its operations. With Nedap’s Inventory Engine, VF aims to enhance inventory accuracy, improve product availability, and strengthen omnichannel performance across all regions globally.
Beyond store rollout, VF is extending the program into distribution channels, aiming to enhance visibility and support efforts to combat grey market activities and strengthen brand protection.
“Whether shopping online, in-store, or through any other touchpoint with our brands, consumers expect the same level of product availability and service,” said Carsten Trenz, Vice President of Digital at VF Corporation. “Unified visibility across our operations enables us to deliver that consistency and build long-term customer loyalty.”
Hope Waldron, Vice President of Supply Chain Strategy at VF Corporation, added, “Extending our RFID program from stores into distribution centers and upstream supplier partners provides greater transparency across our entire supply chain. This visibility enhances our ability to ensure product availability, strengthen brand protection, and deliver a more consistent consumer experience.”
Why VF Chose Nedap
VF selected Nedap after re-evaluating its long-term needs for scalability, architecture, and global support following a successful pilot with an alternative solution. The selection was based on:
- The most robust, innovative, and future-proof platform architecture
- A proven track record of guiding and assisting organizations with complex, large-scale deployments
- A user community of leading retailers that drives continuous improvement and co-innovation
“In today’s retail landscape, omnichannel retail only truly works when brands can rely on a single source of truth for their inventory,” said Hilbert Dijkstra, Managing Director of Retail at Nedap. “VF’s decision to invest in end-to-end visibility reflects a clear vision for the future: the ability to serve consumers seamlessly through any channel. Through continuous innovation of our platform, we help VF operate with confidence, agility, and precision.”
Nedap Retail
Nedap empowers retailers to turn inventory flow into real-time insights and tangible results. Our Inventory Engine connects the flow of goods in stores, distribution centers, and factories to create a reliable view of inventory across the retail chain. Built on open global standards and trusted by leading brands worldwide, it delivers actionable intelligence that improves product availability, boosts efficiency, and prevents loss. With tens of thousands of stores live, Nedap provides the real-time core support that keeps omnichannel retail running.
About Nedap N.V.
Nedap is a leader in digital twin technology, bridging the physical and digital worlds in healthcare, livestock farming, retail, and security. Guided by the principle of ‘Technology for Life,’ we create forward-thinking, sustainable solutions that help individuals and organizations succeed in a changing world.
Nedap employs over 1,000 people worldwide. Founded in 1929 and listed on Euronext Amsterdam since 1947, the company is headquartered in Groenlo, the Netherlands.
About VF Corporation
VF Corporation is a leading outdoor and active company with a portfolio of brands including The North Face®, Vans®, and Timberland®. VF is committed to delivering innovative products to consumers rooted in performance and superior design, while creating sustainable, long-term value for its employees, communities, and shareholders. For more information, visit vfc.com.
For more information, please contact:
Ilse Protsman
Marketing Communications Manager
Nedap