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Calvin Klein, Inc., part of PVH Corp. [NYSE:PVH], announces the opening of the new Calvin Klein global flagship in New York City. The store re-establishes the brand in one of the world’s premier fashion capitals and follows flagship openings in Paris and Tokyo.

Located at 530 Broadway in the heart of SoHo, the 3,000+ square foot selling space reaffirms Calvin Klein’s commitment to creating premium lifestyle destinations that marry the brand’s distinctive minimalism with authentic local energy. The store’s design was inspired by New York City’s signature loft apartments, creating a modern, warm environment that evokes the creative legacy of downtown New York and provides an ideal backdrop for the essential denim, underwear and apparel synonymous with the brand – while reinforcing Calvin Klein’s deep roots in the city.

Calvin Klein has opened its new global flagship at 530 Broadway in New York’s SoHo, marking a major brand homecoming and reinforcing its global lifestyle positioning.
The loft-inspired space highlights denim, underwear, apparel and accessories, alongside campaign-driven displays.
A limited-edition Calvin Klein Soho capsule debuts now, with Calvin Klein Collection pieces arriving from Spring 2026.

David Savman, Global Brand President, Calvin Klein said, “We are proud to return to one of the world’s most fashionable cities – and the birthplace of our iconic brand – with an elevated retail expression. This new global flagship, located just steps from our landmark Houston Street billboard, is a tribute to Calvin Klein’s New York heritage. It represents both the evolution of our retail experience and a tangible expression of the world of Calvin Klein. Calvin Klein embodies a distinctive, global way of living that meets culture, and this store is the latest step on our journey of taking our brand to the next level.”

“New York is central to the DNA of the Calvin Klein brand,” said Stefan Larsson, CEO, PVH Corp. “This homecoming is a key milestone as we build Calvin Klein into one of the most desirable lifestyle brands in the world. Step by step, we’re deepening brand relevance, driving consumer engagement and strengthening brand positioning across North America and globally.”

The store showcases Calvin Klein’s lifestyle offering through curated spaces framed against the latest marketing campaigns. Denim and underwear anchor the experience, complemented by men’s and women’s apparel and accessories to round out the world of Calvin Klein. Key styles from Calvin Klein Collection, the pinnacle expression of the brand, will be available during designated times beginning in Spring 2026. As part of the opening, the store will house a limited-edition capsule featuring tees, fleece sweatshirts, hats and totes emblazoned with custom Calvin Klein Soho branding in navy, cobalt, grey and white colorways.

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European Union (EU) Council has approved a temporary customs measure that will introduce a fixed €3 (~$3.52) duty on small consignments valued at less than €150 entering the EU, effective from July 1, 2026. The move primarily targets parcels arriving through e-commerce channels, which currently benefit from duty-free entry.

EU officials said the measure aims to address unfair competition faced by EU sellers, alongside concerns over consumer health and safety, widespread fraud, and environmental impact linked to high volumes of low-value imports. Around 93 per cent of e-commerce flows into the EU are expected to fall under the scope of the new duty, the Council said in a press release.

EU Council has agreed to impose a fixed €3 (~$3.52) customs duty on small parcels valued below €150 entering the bloc from July 1, 2026.
The temporary measure targets e-commerce imports, addressing unfair competition, fraud, and safety concerns.
It will apply mainly to goods sold by non-EU sellers registered under the Import One-Stop Shop and remain until a permanent customs reform takes effect.

The €3 rate will apply to goods sold by non-EU traders registered under the EU’s Import One-Stop Shop for VAT purposes. The Council clarified that this customs duty is separate from a proposed handling fee being discussed under the broader customs reform and the EU’s multiannual financial framework.

The temporary duty will remain in force until a permanent system agreed in November 2025 comes into application, which would remove the €150 duty-free threshold altogether and subject all such goods to standard EU tariffs. The European Commission will periodically review whether the duty should also extend to goods sold by traders not registered under the Import One-Stop Shop (IOSS).

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