Colorado’s outdoor recreation economy grows to $62.5 billion, new report says
The value of Colorado’s outdoor recreation economy has grown to $62.5 billion, almost double what it was just five years ago, and now supports about 511,000 jobs across the state, says a state report...
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Most popular Denver Post business stories of 2018
Here’s a look back at the five most engaging business stories from The Denver Post in 2018, as determined by our readers. 5. Colorado cracks a billion in annual marijuana sales in record time,...
View ArticleGuest Commentary: Inclusion isn’t just good for business; it’s the right...
This month as we honor the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., it is important to remember that it is not just another holiday, or day off from work, but an opportunity to reflect on his vision of...
View ArticleNorth Face parent-company VF Corporation preparing for big move to Denver
Of the 800 high-paying jobs that apparel holding company VF Corporation plans to relocate to Denver from around the country starting this summer, about half may require new hires. “We do expect to have...
View ArticleNorth Face parent company VF Corp. signs as title sponsor for Colorado Classic
The pared-down Colorado Classic bike tour has picked up its first title sponsor in VF Corp., the parent company of The North Face, JanSport, Eagle Creek, Altra and Smartwool. A two-year agreement to...
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VF Corp. pledges to be actively engaged in Denver issues
VF Corporation’s chief executive promised Tuesday the global apparel giant won’t be just another corporate name on a Denver high-rise, but that it would actively engage in the important issues facing...
View ArticleLuis Benitez to leave Colorado outdoors office for executive spot at VF Corp.
Luis Benitez, director of the state’s Outdoor Recreation Industry Office, will join VF Corporation as its vice president for government affairs and global impact, the Colorado Office of Economic...
View ArticleA new day for Colorado’s $62 billion outdoors industry as it balances...
Overseeing the Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry Office isn’t just a walk in the park, a hike up a mountain trail or a raft ride down the rapids. A day on the job might involve any of those. But it...
View ArticleGuest Commentary: Equality for women in pro cycling, starting with this...
Joyful as it was to watch the U.S. Women’s National Team bring home another World Cup title, it was a painful reminder of the vast gender gap that still exists in 2019, particularly in sports. Gender...
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Why did Molson Coors — a beer company that is one of Colorado’s most iconic...
Uprooting a company nearly 150 years deep in a community is never easy, and Molson Coors Brewing Co.’s decision to shift its corporate headquarters from Denver to Chicago involved a lot of...
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Colorado construction industry keeps going amid postponed projects,...
The usually congested streets in the Denver area are nearly empty for stretches, but they’re not silent. The beeping of big trucks backing up and heavy equipment can be heard as construction workers,...
View ArticlePandemic batters Denver-based VF Corporation’s fourth-quarter earnings,...
For much of fiscal 2020, the global apparel company VF Corporation was producing results above its long-term goals for growth, “then the whole world changed” company executives said in a call Friday....
View ArticleDenver-based VF Corp. buys slick streetwear fashion brand Supreme
The company that owns niche brands such as The North Face and Vans is adding to that portfolio with Supreme, a slick streetwear fashion brand. Denver-based VF Corp. had already been organizing...
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