Type: Subsidiary
On the web: http://www.timberland.com
Employees: 5,600
Employee growth: (1.8%)

Even non-hikers can get a kick out of Timberlands. Best known for making men's, women's, and kids' footwear, Timberland manufactures hiking boots, boat shoes, sandals, and dress and outdoor casual footwear. It also makes apparel (outerwear, shirts, pants, socks) and accessories, such as sunglasses, watches, and belts. Brands include SmartWool, howies, IPATH, and Timberland. The firm sells its products through about 230 company-owned stores and through department and athletic shops in Asia, Canada, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and the US. In 2011 uber apparel maker V.F. Corporation purchased the company for about $2 billion.

Key numbers for fiscal year ending December, 2010:
Sales: $1,429.5M
One year growth: 11.2%
Net income: $96.6M
Income growth: 70.6%

Officers:
Chairman: Sidney W. Swartz
President, CEO, and Director: Jeffrey B. Swartz
VP and CFO: Carrie W. Teffner

Competitors:
L.L. Bean
R. Griggs
Wolverine World Wide

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