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Levi Strauss strengthens board with appointment of Jeffrey J. Jones II

Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) announced that its board of directors has appointed Jeffrey J. Jones II as its newest member, effective January 21, 2026. Upon joining, Jones will serve on both the nominating, governance and corporate citizenship committee and the compensation and human capital committee. The appointment comes as the iconic apparel...

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Levi Strauss & Co. names new chief supply chain officer

Apparel and denim company Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) has named Chris Callieri as its new senior vice president and chief supply chain officer. Callieri, who has over 20 years of international supply chain experience in the retail and consumer goods industries, will join LS&Co. on September 15 and report directly to Michelle Gass, president and...

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United Repair Centre and Levi's partner to launch denim repair service

Amsterdam-based United Repair Centre has announced a partnership with Levi Strauss & Co. to deliver repair services for the brand’s denim products. The collaboration aligns with Levi’s circularity goals and reflects a growing industry focus on sustainable, repair-driven fashion models. The new service, launched under the 'Love.Tear.Repair'...

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Levi Strauss & Co. publishes inaugural climate transition plan, aims to be net zero by 2050

Denim and lifestyle brand Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) has published its inaugural climate transition plan, which includes a roadmap for the company to reach both its near-term greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction target by 2030 and its goal of being a Net Zero emissions company by 2050. Following in the footsteps of the H&M Group and...

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Levi Strauss announces strategic review of Dockers to drive growth

For the third quarter, Levi Strauss net revenues of 1.5 billion dollars were flat on a reported basis, and 2 percent higher on a constant-currency basis. Levi Strauss announced that it has initiated a formal review of strategic alternatives for the Dockers brand, which could include a potential sale or other strategic transaction. The company’s...

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Levi Strauss Q2 revenues increase, maintains full year outlook

Second quarter revenues at Levi Strauss of 1.4 billion dollars were 8 percent higher on a reported basis and 9 percent higher on a constant-currency basis. However, adjusting for the shift in wholesale shipments and the exit of the Denizen business, the company's revenue would have been up 1 percent or 2 percent in constant currency. Net income...

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Levi's is cutting 42 jobs at its European headquarters

Levi Strauss is cutting jobs at its European headquarters in Machelen, Belgium, its European management reportedly announced according to Belgian newspaper Nieuwsblad. The news comes after the US fashion brand revealed it was cutting 10 to 15 percent of its jobs worldwide earlier in January. The European headquarters will thus say goodbye to 42...

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Michelle Gass assumes CEO role at Levi’s, expands leadership team

Levi Strauss & Co. announced that Michelle Gass has assumed the role of president and CEO, as previously disclosed in December. Gass follows Chip Bergh, who served as the company’s president and CEO for over 12 years. Michelle Gass takes over as CEO of Levi’s "LS&Co. is a destination for the very best talent because of its history, its products...

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Levi Strauss to cut global workforce by 10 to 15 percent in 2024

As part of its first phase of the global productivity initiative, Levi Strauss plans 10 to 15 percent reduction of the global corporate workforce. As a result, the company expects to record estimated restructuring charges of 110 to 120 million dollars in the first quarter. Fourth quarter revenues at Levi Strauss of 1.6 billion dollars increased...

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David Marberger joins Levi Strauss & Co. board

Levi Strauss & Co. has appointed David Marberger as a member of the board and to serve on the board’s audit committee, effective immediately. With more than 30 years of finance and leadership experience, Marberger currently serves as the executive vice president and chief financial officer for Conagra Brands, Inc. “With a distinguished career...

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Levi Strauss reports drop in Q3 sales and earnings

Levi Strauss & Co. reported third quarter net revenues of 1.5 billion dollars, a marginal drop from the prior year on a reported basis and a 2 percent drop on a constant-currency basis. Net income for the quarter decreased to 10 million dollars, adjusted net income dropped to 112 million dollars and diluted earnings per share were 2 cents...

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Levi Strauss posts Q1 sales growth of 6 percent

First quarter net revenues of 1.7 billion dollars at Levi Strauss & Co. increased 6 percent on a reported basis and 9 percent on a constant-currency basis excluding 40 million dollars in unfavourable currency impacts. The company has reaffirmed its expectations for fiscal 2023 of net revenues between 6.3 billion dollars and 6.4 billion dollars,...