Tommy Hilfiger Announces Its Largest Flagship Store In Asia

    
    Flagship to open in Tokyo, Japan




    
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<p>NEW YORK, <span class="xn-chron">Nov. 10, 2010</span> /CNW/ -- The <span class="xn-person">Tommy Hilfiger</span> Group, which is wholly owned by Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation (NYSE: PVH), announces the opening of its largest flagship store in <span class="xn-location">Japan</span> and Asia located at 4-30-3, Jingumae, Shibuya-ku in <span class="xn-location">Tokyo</span>. Scheduled to open in <span class="xn-chron">March 2012</span>, the store on Omotesando in Harajuku will join an elite mix of upscale retailers in one of Japan's most renowned shopping districts and will anchor the 108 <span class="xn-person">Tommy Hilfiger</span> stores currently in <span class="xn-location">Japan</span>.</p>
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<p>"This store will serve as the primary flagship location for our brand in <span class="xn-location">Japan</span> and will further support our significant retail business in Asia," said <span class="xn-person">Fred Gehring</span>, Chief Executive Office of the <span class="xn-person">Tommy Hilfiger</span> Group. "Following the Group's acquisition of the <span class="xn-person">Tommy Hilfiger</span> <span class="xn-location">Japan</span> Corporation in 2008, we have continued to develop the existing business by strategically aligning the <span class="xn-person">Tommy Hilfiger</span> brand's regional positioning with its global identity. The Harajuku store reflects our firm belief in the potential for future growth in <span class="xn-location">Japan</span> and is the first in a series of steps to increase our presence in the market."</p>
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<p>"I am excited to open a flagship store in <span class="xn-location">Japan</span> on Omotesando, one of the most renowned shopping locations in the world," said <span class="xn-person">Tommy Hilfiger</span>, Principal Designer and Visionary for the <span class="xn-person">Tommy Hilfiger</span> Brand. "As we celebrate our 25th anniversary, I'm looking forward to the next 25 years of continuing to strengthen our presence in important cities around the world such as <span class="xn-location">Tokyo</span>. The Harajuku store will capture the global Classic American Cool essence of the brand while also embracing Japanese heritage."</p>
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<p>The new flagship will be 10,946 square feet, spanning three floors housing the latest men's and women's sportswear, runway and Hilfiger Denim collections. The Harajuku store will include several surprising design elements and will pay tribute to the brand's roots, as well as to local heritage, by incorporating an eclectic mix of vintage furniture and accessories from America and <span class="xn-location">Japan</span>.</p>
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<p>There are currently over 1,000 <span class="xn-person">Tommy Hilfiger</span> stores worldwide, with freestanding stores located in New York, <span class="xn-location">London</span>, <span class="xn-location">Paris</span>, <span class="xn-location">Milan</span>, <span class="xn-location">Amsterdam</span>, <span class="xn-location">Berlin</span>, <span class="xn-location">Brussels</span>, <span class="xn-location">Barcelona</span>, <span class="xn-location">Vienna</span>, <span class="xn-location">Hong Kong</span>, <span class="xn-location">Seoul</span>, <span class="xn-location">Shanghai</span>, <span class="xn-location">Buenos Aires</span>, St. Tropez, <span class="xn-location">Istanbul</span>, <span class="xn-location">Antwerp</span>, <span class="xn-location">Munich</span>, <span class="xn-location">Athens</span>, <span class="xn-location">Madrid</span>, and <span class="xn-location">Miami</span>, among other cities.</p>
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    About the Tommy Hilfiger Group
    
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<p>With a premium lifestyle brand portfolio that includes <span class="xn-person">Tommy Hilfiger</span> and Hilfiger Denim, the <span class="xn-person">Tommy Hilfiger</span> Group is one of the world's most recognized designer apparel groups. Its focus is designing and marketing high-quality menswear, womenswear, children's apparel and denim collections. Through select licensees, the Group offers complementary lifestyle products such as accessories, fragrances and home furnishings. Merchandise under the <span class="xn-person">Tommy Hilfiger</span> brands is available to consumers worldwide through an extensive network of <span class="xn-person">Tommy Hilfiger</span> retail stores, leading specialty and department stores and other select retailers and retail channels. For additional information about the <span class="xn-person">Tommy Hilfiger</span> Group, please visit <a href="http://www.tommy.com">www.tommy.com</a>.</p>
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    About Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation

    
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<p>Phillips-Van Heusen Corporation, one of the world's largest apparel companies, owns and markets the iconic <span class="xn-person">Calvin Klein</span> and <span class="xn-person">Tommy Hilfiger</span> brands worldwide. It is the world's largest shirt and neckwear company and markets a variety of goods under its own brands, Van Heusen, <span class="xn-person">Calvin Klein</span>, <span class="xn-person">Tommy Hilfiger</span>, IZOD, ARROW, Bass and G.H. Bass & Co., and its licensed brands, including <span class="xn-person">Geoffrey Beene</span>, <span class="xn-person">Kenneth Cole New</span> York, <span class="xn-person">Kenneth Cole</span> Reaction, MICHAEL Michael Kors, <span class="xn-person">Sean John</span>, Chaps, Trump, JOE <span class="xn-person">Joseph Abboud</span>, DKNY and Timberland. Visit <a href="http://www.pvh.com">www.pvh.com</a>.</p>
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                       TOMMY HILFIGER STORE
                           TOKYO, JAPAN
    
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<p>Opening Date :            <span class="xn-chron">March 2012</span></p>
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                               4-30-3, Jingumae, Shibuya-ku in
    Location :                 Tokyo, Japan
    
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                               Lower Level (2661.592 ft(2)):
    Store Format:              Hilfiger Denim
                               First Floor 1F (4226.987 ft(2)):
                               Men's Sportswear
                               Second Floor 2F (4057.563 ft(2)):
                               Women's Sportswear
    
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    Total Floor Space
     Area:                    10,946 square feet
    
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    Store Concept:            Anchor Store










    

For further information: Eric Reed, VP of International Marketing and Communications, Tommy Hilfiger USA, [phone], [email protected], or Marybeth Schmitt, SVP of Communications - North America, Tommy Hilfiger USA, [phone], [email protected], or Avery Baker, EVP of Global Marketing & Communications, Tommy Hilfiger Europe B.V., [phone], [email protected] Web Site: http://www.tommy.com