US apparel and footwear giant VF has agreed to sell its Dickies brand to Bluestar Alliance for $600m in cash. Owner of brands such as The North Face and Vans, VF has been working to stabilise its business after experiencing difficulties across several of its brands. The transaction, expected to close by the end of 2025, is expected to reduce VF's debt levels and support its growth on a pro-forma basis, according to VF president and CEO Bracken Darrell. He stated: "Dickies is an iconic American workwear ...