PVH ends Canadian distribution agreements
US-based apparel and footwear company Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation (PVH) is to directly market its Calvin Klein, IZOD and Van Heusen men's sportswear in Canada starting with its spring 2009 collections.
This will replace its deals with current Canadian distributor of Calvin Klein and IZOD brand men's sportswear Caulfeild Apparel Group Ltd and current Canadian distributor of Van Heusen brand sportswear JFC Licensing by mutual agreement.
The two distributors will continue to market the sportswear in Canada in 2008 and JFC may continue to distribute Van Heusen brand products in other licensed categories, including suits, blazers, overcoats, hosiery and small leather goods beyond 2008.PVH's Canadian sportswear business will be headquartered in Toronto, based in the same offices as its Canadian dress shirt group operations.