After 100 years in Texas, Dickie's moves headquarters to California

 

California Governor Gavin Newsom's press office just sent out a press release about Dickies moving from Fort Worth, Texas to Orange County CA. Dickie's parent company, VF Corporation, also manages Vans, another well-known California-based apparel company.

From Newsom press release:

Dickies, a Texas-based apparel company, recently announced it was relocating its headquarters from Fort Worth, Texas to Orange County, California. This announcement brings new jobs to California, adding to the state’s world-leading economy. 

California continues to lead the way with a strong job market and consistent economic growth," said Governor Newsom.  "We are pleased to welcome Dickies to the Golden State — the fifth largest economy in the world and a welcoming place to grow and support their ongoing success.”

Dickies, a workwear and lifestyle apparel company, will open its new headquarters in Costa Mesa, California in early 2025. Its parent company, VF Corporation, also manages Vans, another well-known California-based apparel company.

California is the 5th largest economy in the world for the seventh consecutive year, with a nominal GDP of nearly $3.9 trillion in 2023 and a growth rate of 6.1% since the year prior, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. On a per capita basis, California is the second-largest economy in the world among large economies.