PVH Corp. Takes a Stand Against Racism

PVH Corp. (NYSE:PVH) Chairman and CEO Manny Chirico and PVH President Stefan Larsson share the company's stand against racism. See their note to our global associates:

Like many of you, we continue to be upset and outraged by the tragic and senseless losses of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and all victims of racism in the U.S. and around the world. We will never be able to fully understand how the families of these victims and the entire Black community are feeling right now, but we are reaffirming our commitment to use this moment as a catalyst for change.

While the recent headlines have been focused in the U.S., inequality of marginalized communities is a problem around the world – and has been that way throughout history. The immediate global response to act in solidarity with the Black community in America is like nothing we’ve ever seen.

At PVH, we condemn racial discrimination. We stand against the systemic racism that has plagued our country for too long. We stand in solidarity with the Black community.

Black lives matter. This shouldn’t be a controversial or divisive statement. It is a universal truth. And until it is treated that way, PVH will keep working.

Today, PVH is taking part in the National Day of Mourning, which coincides with the memorial services for George Floyd, who was killed last week in Minneapolis, Minnesota. We encourage all of you to take a pause today. Take time to think about how you can make a positive impact or contribution to achieve equality. Take time to process your feelings and emotions.

PVH North America associates from our retail stores, offices, and warehouses are also invited to observe 8 minutes and 46 seconds of silence today at 2 pm ET/ 1 pm CT during the George Floyd memorial services.

To our Black associates, we have heard from many of you and know you’re hurting deeply. We want you to know that we will try our best to listen, understand, and learn from each of your experiences – we stand with you. We are here for you, and your PVH family supports you.

We want to share the immediate actions we’re taking as a company, as early steps, knowing we don’t have all the answers right now and there is much more to come on this journey. This is just the beginning:

• Starting today, we are committing to amplify the voices of our Black associates and the Black community. We want you to hear directly from our two chairs of our business resource group, BRAAVE (Building Resource for African American Voices and Empowerment):