Tommy Hilfiger announced plans to bring men's robes, sleepwear and loungewear business in-house beginning next spring.

Russell-Newman Inc. has held the license for Hilfiger's men's robes, sleepwear and loungewear since 1994. Russell-Newman also holds and will retain control of women's robes, sleepwear and loungewear, as the company has since 1998.

The new in-house business, Tommy Hilfiger Men's Underwear and Loungewear, will be operated by Michael Spillane, who in addition to this new responsibility, will continue as president of children's wear for Tommy Hilfiger.