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US: PVH to rebrand ck Calvin Klein bridge lines
14 May 2013
Apparel giant PVH Corp is to rebrand its ck Calvin Klein apparel and accessories for men and women to Calvin Klein, with the name featuring on a platinum label.
US: PVH raises first-quarter outlook
30 April 2013
Apparel group PVH Corporation has raised its first-quarter forecasts on the back of higher-than-expected wholesale shipments and certain tax benefits.
just-style's most read stories this week...
5 April 2013
The most read stories on just-style this week include a look at apparel software trends, concerns that a recent surge in cotton prices is due to China building its reserves, and PVH's surprise that integration of Warnaco will cost more than initially expected.
In the money: PVH surprised by Warnaco lack of investment
3 April 2013
Warnaco buyer PVH has expressed surprise at the lack of investment in operating platforms following its acquisition of the company.
US: PVH expects profit to be hit by extra Warnaco investment
28 March 2013
PVH has lowered its full-year forecasts after discovering that its recent Warnaco acquisition will require more investment than it initially expected.
just-style's most read stories this week...
22 March 2013
The most read stories on just-style this week include Sainsbury's revealing its general merchanside and clothing business is growing faster than its food division, Lululemon Athletica warning it may lose $20m worth of sales, and PVH planning to cut up to 1,000 jobs after its acquisition of Warnaco.
US: True Religion CEO Lubell steps down
20 March 2013
Jeffrey Lubell has stepped down as chairman, CEO and creative director of True Religion as the upmarket denim and jeans company continues to explore strategic alternatives.
US: PVH to cut up to 1,000 jobs after Warnaco acquisition
18 March 2013
Apparel maker PVH plans to make between 900 and 1,000 staff redundant following its US$2.9bn acquisition of Warnaco, which was completed last month.
US: PVH completes US$2.9bn Warnaco aqusition
14 February 2013
PVH has completed its US$2.9bn acquisition of Warnaco, as well as closing new senior secured credit facilities to fund the transaction.
just-style's most read stories this week...
25 January 2013
The most read stories on just-style this week include Limited Brands making its toxic-free fashion pledge, the European Parliament calling for better factory health and safety measures in Bangladesh, and Uniqlo strengthening its US team with the appointment of a COO.
PVH Corp outlines growth opportunities
22 January 2013
Apparel company PVH Corp has outlined further growth opportunities for its Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein apparel businesses following its acquisition of The Warnaco Group last year.
In the money: PVH backs Warnaco turnaround strategy
29 November 2012
The CEO of apparel giant PVH has backed Warnaco's plans to turn around the Calvin Klein Jeans and underwear businesses, a company it is set to take over next year in a deal worth US$2.9bn.
US: PVH Q3 profit up on Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger
28 November 2012
PVH saw third quarter net income rise as sales of its Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger brands compensated for a decline in demand for its heritage brands.
US: Warnaco Q3 profit drops on sliding revenue
6 November 2012
Apparel business Warnaco – about to be snapped up by PVH in a US$2.9bn deal – posted lower earnings and revenues during the company’s third quarter ending 29 September.
In the money: PVH's Warnaco buy to drive international growth
2 November 2012
PVH's acquisition of Warnaco will have the obvious benefit of uniting the Calvin Klein brand, but PVH chairman and CEO Emanuel Chirico also emphasised the potential to leverage Warnaco's strong platform in Asia and Latin America.
Top stories on just-style this week...
2 November 2012
Top stories on just-style this week include Sri Lanka feeling the loss of the GSP+ scheme, H&M hitting back at accusations it fails to pay adequate wages to Cambodian workers, and PVH acquiring The Warnaco Group for $2.9bn.
US: PVH unites Calvin Klein with $2.9bn Warnaco buy
31 October 2012
Clothing maker PVH is to buy rival The Warnaco Group in a cash-and-stock deal worth about $2.9bn that also brings together all Calvin Klein apparel categories in one place for a single vision of the brand.
In the money: Buoyant PVH happy with Hilfiger
29 August 2012
More than two years after its transformational acquisition of the Tommy Hilfiger business, PVH Corp is reaping the rewards of the US$3bn deal around the world.
In the money: Charges impair Warnaco recovery plan
7 August 2012
The revamp of apparel group Warnaco’s operations – in terms of both channels and regions – has been hindered by external factors including one-off charges and currency fluctuations.
US: Warnaco cuts FY guidance as Q2 profit slumps
7 August 2012
Apparel group Warnaco has cut its full-year projections for revenues and earnings after second quarter profit slumped 79%, hit by a $12m charge linked to its 2008 sale of lingerie brand Lejaby.
Speaking with style: Fernando Capellán, founder and president, Grupo M
31 July 2012
With apparel manufacturing operations bridging the Dominican Republic and neighbouring Haiti, Grupo M's co-production model is an exemplary example of trade preferences in action. Here company founder and president Fernando Capellán tells just-style about the opportunities that lie ahead.
US: Cherokee appoints Tworecke to board
19 July 2012
Brand management company Cherokee has appointed Frank Tworecke to its board of directors, replacing Dave Mullen, who has retired.
Top stories on just-style this week...
13 July 2012
Among the most-read stories on just-style this week was news that Marks & Spencer's general merchandise executive director Kate Bostock is leaving the company, the latest inter-governmental report on the world's cotton trade, and a look at the challenges M&S's new executives face.
US: Calvin Klein Underwear names Reyes head of global design
12 July 2012
Calvin Klein Underwear, a division of the Warnaco Group, has appointed apparel designer Brian Reyes as vice president and head of global design.
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: Grupo M and Blue River Denim set up 'Laundry Lab'
10 July 2012
Dominican Republic apparel maker Grupo M is teaming up with Los Angeles based premium laundry and finisher Blue River Denim to upscale the finishes of denim, twill and knit products coming out of its DR/Haiti co-production model.
US: Warnaco to review European operations
9 July 2012
Warnaco today (9 July) announced that it is conducting a comprehensive review of its European business, with the aim of "better positioning the company for future growth and improved profitability.
US: Warnaco Q1 profit drops on weaker sales
4 May 2012
Apparel company The Warnaco Group recorded a drop in first-quarter net income, hurt by the weak economy in Europe and higher markdowns in the US.
US: Calvin Klein to leave Argentina next month
27 March 2012
US apparel maker The Warnaco Group has today (27 March) told just-style its Calvin Klein Underwear brand will exit Argentina next month.
US: New Calvin Klein structure from Warnaco
23 March 2012
Warnaco has revealled a new organisational structure for its Calvin Klein business to better support its long-term strategy and growth potential.
Top stories on just-style this week...
16 March 2012
Top stories on just-style this week included news that a coalition of industry groups is calling for an to end violent unrest in Cambodia, the Indian government's plans to partially roll back its cotton export ban, and Marks & Spencer's launch of a tailoring line in collaboration with Richard James.
