INDUSTRY · HISTORICAL MARKER

1969

West Reading, Pennsylvania
· This Year In Knitting Mills History
Industry
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VF Corporation acquired Berkshire International corporation and pioneered outlet shopping at the former Berkshire Knitting Mill buildings in Wyomissing and West Reading. The industrial setting and tenant mix created a unique retail experience for bargain hunters. At its peak, VF Outlet Center drew six million shoppers annually.
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