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The North Face began in 1966 in San Francisco’s NorthBeach neighborhood.

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Gore-Tex Hyvent E-VAP Climashield

Backsaver

Boa Lacing System

Ice Storm GTX Boa II

TNF Winter Grip

Magic Seam UPF Protection

2. Industry leader in innovation

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3. ?Where did the logo come from

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4. 2000Purchas ed By VF Corp in

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http://www.vfc.com/brands/jeanswear/wrangler-western-wear

http://www.vfc.com/brands/outdoor/vans

http://www.vfc.com/brands/outdoor/reef

http://www.vfc.com/brands/outdoor/jansport

http://www.vfc.com/brands/sportswear/nautica

http://www.vfc.com/brands/jeanswear/20x

http://www.vfc.com/brands/contemporary/7-for-all-mankind

http://www.vfc.com/brands/outdoor/kipling-europe

, World premier s upplier of authentic innovative technically advanced outdoor

, appare l equipment and footwear

5.

Images from Google Image search of North Face Retailers

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6. Not everyone has… one 50%only

Images from Google Image search of North Face Backpacks

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7. Marketing Strategy

Duffle Share

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8. The Viral North Face

and Soc ial Media

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10. Strong Community of Us erswww.thenorthfaceguru.com

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