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Calvin Klein unveils capsule collaboration with Blackpink’s Jennie

Calvin Klein has revealed that it has worked with Jennie Kim, singer and rapper from K-pop group Blackpink, on a co-created collection that takes cues from her wardrobe essentials. The line, ‘Jennie for Calvin Klein’, includes a wide selection of underwear sets, denim pieces, sweats, fleece and knits, all updated through the use of a pastel...

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Calvin Klein announces K-Pop idol Jung Kook as global brand ambassador

South korean singer, songwriter and member of the pop group BTS is the new global brand ambassador for Calvin Klein Jeans and Calvin Klein Underwear. The campaign was shot by Park Jong Ha, and shows the K-Pop sensation wearing new items of the brand’s Spring 2023 collection, including new denim fits as well as a new crew neck shirt. Jung Kook...

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Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein drive revenue growth at PVH

Fourth quarter revenue at PVH Corp. increased 2 percent or 8 percent on a constant currency basis to 2.489 billion dollars. Tommy Hilfiger revenue increased 3 percent or 10 percent on a constant currency basis, Calvin Klein revenue increased 3 percent or 8 percent on a constant currency basis and Heritage Brands revenue decreased 10 percent...

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PVH appoints Amber McCann as chief communications officer

PVH Corp. has announced the appointment of Amber (McCasland) McCann as executive vice president and chief communications officer, effective April 6, 2023. McCann, the company said in a statement, a highly experienced corporate communications executive, will lead all aspects of PVH’s global internal and external communications strategy and report...

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Donald Kohler to join as president, Calvin Klein Americas

Donald Kohler will be joining as president, Calvin Klein Americas on March 13, 2023, to lead the regional Calvin Klein business, and will report to Stefan Larsson, CEO of PVH Corp. The company said in a release that Kohler joins PVH and Calvin Klein with three decades of retail leadership experience. Over the past 15 years, he has led the...

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Eva Serrano to join as global brand president of Calvin Klein

PVH Corp has announced the appointment of Eva Serrano as the new global brand president of Calvin Klein. Serrano, a seasoned Inditex group veteran, will join the company in March 2023 and report to PVH Corp CEO Stefan Larsson. Commenting on Serrano’s appointment, Larsson said: “Eva knows how to drive brand growth in global markets, how to...

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PVH swings to Q3 loss, but revenue beats estimates

Tommy Hilfiger owner PVH Corp fell into the red in the third quarter despite stronger-than-expected revenue. The US fashion giant made a net loss of 186.7 million dollars in the period compared to a profit of 279.7 million dollars a year earlier. Revenue of 2.281 billion dollars was 2 percent below the previous year, but 7 percent higher on a...

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PVH extends G-III licensing deals to bring core categories in-house

PVH Corp has announced the extension of most of its licensing agreements with brands under the G-III Apparel Group. The extension pertains to Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger in the US and Canada, and largely covers the brands’ women’s North American wholesale businesses. The agreement moves the group’s licence expiry date from 2025 to 2027. It...

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In Pictures: A look into retailers’ new stores in Battersea Power Station

Following a nine billion pound transformation plan, the Battersea Power Station finally opened its doors on October 14, decades after the coal-fired power station was decommissioned as an energy plant. Over its first weekend, the Grade II-listed location reported that over a quarter of a million visitors had descended on the site, which also...

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PVH appoints Sara Bland as chief strategy officer

Sara Bland will be joining PVH Corp. as executive vice president and chief strategy officer, on October 31, 2022. The company said she will join PVH’s executive leadership team (ELT) and report to CEO Stefan Larsson. Commenting on Bland’s appointment, Larsson said in a release: “Sara brings a rare combination of global strategy and operational...

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G-III Apparel Group reports increase in Q2 sales and earnings

G-III Apparel Group has reported a 25 percent increase in net sales in the second quarter to 605.2 million dollars. The company reported net income of 36.3 million dollars or 74 cents per diluted share, compared to 19.2 million dollars or 39 cents per diluted share in the prior year’s quarter. Non-GAAP net income per diluted share was 39 cents...

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Tommy Hilfiger owner PVH posts drop in Q2 sales, announces job cuts

Tommy Hilfiger owner PVH Corp has announced job cuts and lowered its full-year outlook after reporting a drop in revenue in the second quarter as supply chain issues impacted the business. In the three months ended July 31, the US fashion giant reported an 8 percent drop in year-over-year revenue to 2.132 billion dollars. Breaking it down by...