VF Corporation Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

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Change In Accounting Principle (Details)

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Change In Accounting Principle (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	9 Months Ended
	Oct. 01, 2011
Change In Accounting Principle [Abstract]
Percentage of LIFO Inventory	25.00%
Cost of goods sold	$ (8,027)
Income before income taxes	8,027
Income tax expense	3,160
Net Income attributable to VF Corporation	4,867
Basic earnings per common share attributable to VF Corporation common stockholders	$ 0.04
Diluted earnings per common share attributable to VF Corporation common stockholders	$ 0.04
Inventories	8,027
Accrued liabilities	3,160
Retained earnings	$ 4,867

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