Three Additional Locations to Open by End of 2011 as Part of Long-term Canadian Expansion
Calvin Klein, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation, announced this week that the first freestanding Calvin Klein branded retail store in Canada is set to open on Thursday, September 22nd at the Marché Central shopping complex in Montreal. The store is the first of four locations that are expected to open in Canada by the end of the year.
“We are very pleased to be opening our first Calvin Klein store in Canada, and view this as the beginning of a long-term relationship with Canadian consumers,” said Tom Murry, President & CEO, Calvin Klein, Inc. “Over the next few years, we plan to steadily continue to expand our presence in the region as we feel strongly that the vital and thriving Canadian marketplace is an excellent place to showcase the Calvin Klein brand lifestyle and merchandise.”
The new Calvin Klein store spans over 6,400 square feet, and offers a full range of men’s and women’s better apparel, jeanswear, underwear and accessories, including bags and small leather goods, footwear, and eyewear. The sportswear and jeanswear is all designed under the direction of Kevin Carrigan, the Global Creative Director for the company’s ck Calvin Klein, Calvin Klein, and Calvin Klein Jeans brands.
The store interior follows the new concept design for Calvin Klein stores globally. The unique spaces are multi-dimensional and incorporate sleek materials with rich, tactile finishes and black and white coloration throughout, in keeping with the brands’ over-arching aesthetic.
In addition to the store at Marchè Central, the company plans to open three additional freestanding Calvin Klein retail locations in Canada over the next several months to showcase the full range of the Calvin Klein men’s and women’s better apparel and accessories offering. These stores will serve to further extend the brand while offering the Calvin Klein consumer an opportunity to experience the unique lifestyle environment first-hand. The next locations slated to open are: Heartland Town Centre, Ontario (October); Fairview Mall, Ontario (November); Morgan Crossing, British Columbia (December).
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