PVH news and archive

China probes US fashion group over 'unreasonable' Xinjiang boycott

China said Tuesday it was investigating US fashion group PVH Corp., which owns Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein, for "unreasonably boycotting" cotton from its Xinjiang region, where Beijing is accused of widespread rights violations. The commerce ministry said PVH was suspected of "unreasonably boycotting Xinjiang cotton and other products......

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Calvin Klein hopes to go viral a second time with Jeremy Allen White campaign

Anyone following fashion accounts on Instagram or other social media channels will have seen new images of actor Jeremy Allen White fronting Calvin Klein underwear. The New York-based star is the face of the brand’s newest campaign as the global fashion season returns in force in September. Directed and shot by Mert Alas, the campaign shows...

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PVH Q2 sales drop but earnings beat estimates

Second quarter revenue at PVH of 2.074 billion dollars decreased 6 percent or 5 percent on a constant currency basis, including a 3 percent decline resulting from the sale of the Heritage Brands women’s intimates business. The company’s EBIT on a GAAP basis increased to 174 million dollars, while EBIT on a non-GAAP basis was 189 million dollars,...

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Kate Gulliver joins PVH board of directors

PVH Corp. has appointed Kate Gulliver, chief financial officer and chief administrative officer at Wayfair Inc., to its board of directors, effective immediately. The company said in a statement that Gulliver has also been appointed to the board’s audit & risk management committee. Commenting on Gulliver’s appointment to the board, Stefan...

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PVH raises earnings outlook, announces departure of Tommy Hilfiger CEO

First quarter revenue at PVH decreased 10 percent or 9 percent on a constant currency basis to 1.952 billion dollars, which exceeded guidance of a decrease of approximately 11 percent or 10 percent on a constant currency basis. PVH also announced that Martijn Hagman, CEO of Tommy Hilfiger Global and PVH Europe, will be leaving the company. He...

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What's next for Calvin Klein?

This week, Calvin Klein announced Veronica Leoni as the new creative director for its mainline collection, which was temporarily shuttered in 2018 after the unceremonious exit of Raf Simons. It makes good commercial sense that parent PVH wants to rekindle the high-end line, but the group is not a luxury operator and will have to balance Leoni’s...

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PVH shares plunge after trading announcement

Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein parent PVH Corp. experienced a significant 20 percent drop in its shares during late trading following the release of its full-year sales guidance, which failed to meet market expectations. The group anticipates a decline in revenue for the year by 6 to 7 percent, in contrast to a 2 percent increase recorded last...

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Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein parent PVH projects weak outlook

PVH projects fiscal 2024 revenue to decrease 6 percent to 7 percent on current and constant exchange basis compared to 2023 , inclusive of a 2 percent reduction related to the sale of the Heritage Brands women’s intimates business and a 1 percent reduction from the 53rd week in 2023. First quarter revenue is also expected to decrease...

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The path forward: OECD perspectives on company-union agreements' role in shaping responsible business practices

During the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) forum on due diligence in the garment and footwear sector, which took place in Paris from February 19 to 23, prominent experts delved into the potential of legally binding agreements voluntarily adopted by companies and global trade unions. Representatives from various...

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Hollywood, Skims and accountability: Top 11 US stories for 2023

There is no denying that 2023 has been a turbulent year for the US fashion market, as declining consumer confidence continued to take hold of the region and impact wider sales. No matter, while some large-scale conglomerates attempted to build up their defences through turnaround strategies, there were some positives for the industry, namely in...

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PVH appoints Tommy Hilfiger North America president; chief people officer

PVH Corp. has announced the appointment of Sophia Hwang-Judiesch as the president of Tommy Hilfiger North America and promotion of Amba Subrahmanyam to chief people officer. Hwang-Judiesch joins the company on January 8, 2024 and will report to Stefan Larsson, CEO of PVH. The company also said that both leaders will join PVH’s executive...

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PVH raises earnings outlook, reports strong Q3

Third quarter revenue increased 4 percent or 1 percent on a constant currency basis to 2.363 billion dollars compared to the prior year period. The company said EBIT on a GAAP basis was 230 million dollars compared to negative 214 million dollars in the prior year period, while EBIT on a non-GAAP basis was 249 million dollars compared to 220...