I have never been a huge fan of Tommy Hilfiger. I consider him the common version of Ralph Lauren in American fashion. After unmanageable, rapid growth & waning global sales, Hilfiger sold his company to Apax Partners for $1.6 billion in 2006. He remains at the helm of the company with 950 stores worldwide. He recently announced to WWD plans for the opening of 100 additional stores. The bulk of the growth is due to their largest customer Macy’s department stores, who helped drive the $898 million sales of 2008.
