It appears that after the Timberland Company‘s $2 billion sale to the VF Corporation, other buyers may be hungry for more outdoor and footwear company deals.

Shares in several retail companies rose on Monday after the Timberland deal was announced. Among the big gainers for the day is Wolverine World Wide, another maker of rugged work boots, whose shares were up about 5.4 percent by midafternoon trading at $39.19.

Other companies whose stocks jumped include Columbia Sportswear, which posted a 2.3 percent rise to $59.77; Skechers USA, which was up 1.8 percent at $14; and Crocs, which gained 2.1 percent to $22.10.

VF has stressed that its richly valued purchase of Timberland is intended to bolster its outdoor sports business, among its biggest divisions. The clothing conglomerate is seeking to improve Timberland’s margins and gain access to the work boot maker’s international customer base.

Unusually, VF’s own shares jumped as well, up 10.4 percent at $101.38. Acquirers’ shares usually fall after a deal is announced, as investors worry that the company is overpaying.

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But in this case, investors appear pleased by VF’s expansion plans and the prospects that Timberland will significantly add to the conglomerate’s bottom line.