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Calvin Klein Signs John Kerry for New ‘Remember’ Fragrance (*SATIRE*) NEW YORK – Both quickly becoming faded memories of successes past, Calvin Klein signed Sen. John Kerry in a new fragrance deal for a cologne called “Remember” that is targeted to men and will feature the Democratic presidential contender in its ad campaign, which hits major cities Monday. rest: http://www.tcobnow.com/?page=archives/000022.php

Calvin Klein Inc., the fashion company known for its sexy clothes and flamboyant advertising, is near an agreement to sell itself to shirt maker Phillips-Van Heusen Corp. (NYSE:PVH - News) for about $400 million in cash, roughly $30 million in stock and potential royalties that could be valued at $200 million to $300 million over time, Tuesday's Wall Street Journal reported. Final details were being hammered out Monday night, and a deal is expected to be announced as early as Tuesday, people familiar with the matter said. The proposed sale marks the end of an era on New York's Seventh...