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

Goodwill - Changes in Goodwill (Details)

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Goodwill - Changes in Goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017	Oct. 01, 2016	Sep. 30, 2017	Oct. 01, 2016
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance			$ 1,708,323
Impairment charge	$ (104,651)	$ 0	(104,651)	$ 0
Currency translation			39,201
Goodwill, ending balance	1,642,873	$ 1,769,838	1,642,873	$ 1,769,838
Outdoor & Action Sports
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance			1,310,133
Impairment charge			0
Currency translation			32,260
Goodwill, ending balance	1,342,393		1,342,393
Jeanswear
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance			210,765
Impairment charge			0
Currency translation			6,941
Goodwill, ending balance	217,706		217,706
Imagewear
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance			30,111
Impairment charge			0
Currency translation			0
Goodwill, ending balance	30,111		30,111
Sportswear
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, beginning balance			157,314
Impairment charge			(104,651)
Currency translation			0
Goodwill, ending balance	$ 52,663		$ 52,663

- Definition

Amount after accumulated impairment loss of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized.

+ References

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- Definition

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- Definition

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+ References

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-Publisher FASB
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