Calvin Klein, whose global retail sales exceeded $8 billion in 2015, is well-known for its jeanswear, which has been one of the brand's biggest apparel categories. The division has had its challenges in recent years, both in North America and abroad, but appears to be back on track. In December, Emanuel Chirico, chief executive officer of PVH Corp., parent company of CKI, noted acceleration in both the Calvin Klein Jeans and underwear categories in Europe, and strength in jeans in Asia. North American wholesale saw strength across categories from dress shirts to sportswear, jeans and "certain underwear business led by continued momentum in our women's intimates business."