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Levi Strauss & Co. Reports Strong Fourth-Quarter Results
Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSELEVI) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 1, 2024.
By Levi Strauss & Co. · Via Business Wire · January 29, 2025
Levi Strauss & Co. Appoints Artemis Patrick to Board of Directors
Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) (NYSELEVI) announced today that its board of directors has elected Artemis Patrick to serve as a member of the board, effective February 1, 2025. The board also appointed Patrick to serve as a member of the board’s Audit and Nominating, Governance and Corporate Citizenship Committees, effective March 1, 2025. Patrick currently serves as president and CEO of Sephora North America, where she is responsible for the strategy, vision and financial performance of Sephora’s United States and Canadian businesses.
By Levi Strauss & Co. · Via Business Wire · January 22, 2025
Levi Strauss & Co. to Webcast Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year End 2024 Earnings Conference Call
Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSELEVI) will host a conference call to discuss the company’s financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 1, 2024. The call will be held on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at 2 p.m. Pacific Time / 5 p.m. Eastern Time, and will be hosted by Michelle Gass, president and chief executive officer, and Harmit Singh, chief financial and growth officer.
By Levi Strauss & Co. · Via Business Wire · January 15, 2025
Levi Strauss & Co. Appoints Dario Aguilar As Managing Director, Latin America
Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSELEVI) today announced the appointment of Dario Aguilar as the company’s managing director for Latin America, effective December 2. Reporting to EVP and Chief Commercial Officer Gianluca Flore, Aguilar will be responsible for overseeing the company’s commercial operations in the region across channels and driving long-term, sustainable growth as a brand-led, DTC-first apparel leader.
By Levi Strauss & Co. · Via Business Wire · October 28, 2024
Levi Strauss & Co. Unveils Inaugural Climate Transition Plan to Achieve Net Zero Emissions by 2050
Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) today released its inaugural climate transition plan, which provides a clear roadmap to reaching its near-term greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction target by 2030 and its goal of being a Net Zero company by 2050. Net Zero commitments and climate transition plans are widely considered to be the corporate gold standard of emissions reduction efforts, signaling to investors, value chain partners, fans, and other stakeholders an abiding commitment to achieving a 1.5-degree pathway transition.
By Levi Strauss & Co. · Via Business Wire · October 16, 2024
Levi Strauss & Co. Appoints Dan Geballe to Board of Directors
Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) (NYSELEVI) announced today that its board of directors has elected Daniel Geballe to serve as a member of the board, effective April 26, 2025, which is when current member David Friedman is set to retire from the board upon reaching the mandatory retirement age. Geballe currently serves as a managing director at SJF Ventures, where he leads investments in early-stage companies creating positive social and environmental impacts.
By Levi Strauss & Co. · Via Business Wire · October 15, 2024
Levi Strauss & Co. Reports Third-Quarter 2024 Financial Results
Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSELEVI) today announced financial results for the third quarter ended August 25, 2024.
By Levi Strauss & Co. · Via Business Wire · October 2, 2024
Levi’s® Launches New Global Campaign Featuring Beyoncé
The Levi’s® brand today announced a new campaign with global icon Beyoncé. Following the release of “LEVII’S JEANS” — a beloved track from “COWBOY CARTER,” the critically acclaimed album exploring and redefining Americana — Beyoncé steps into the role of protagonist in “REIIMAGINE,” a campaign inspired by the legacy of the Levi’s® brand and the forward-thinking vision of one of the most influential figures of modern culture, reaffirming the brand’s enduring place at the center of culture.
By Levi Strauss & Co. · Via Business Wire · September 30, 2024
Levi Strauss & Co. to Webcast Third Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call
Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSELEVI) will host a conference call to discuss the company’s financial results for the third quarter ended August 25, 2024. The call will be held on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at 2 p.m. Pacific Time / 5 p.m. Eastern Time, and will be hosted by Michelle Gass, president and chief executive officer, and Harmit Singh, chief financial and growth officer.
By Levi Strauss & Co. · Via Business Wire · September 18, 2024
Spotify, Snap Inc., Lime, TelevisaUnivision, and Tony's Chocolonely Join Growing Nonpartisan Business Effort To Close Community College Student Voting Gap
Spotify, Snap Inc., Lime, TelevisaUnivision, and Tony's Chocolonely announced today their participation in the Community College Commitment – a growing business community effort to close the voting gap between community college students and those at four-year universities. Through this nonpartisan initiative, which was launched by Levi Strauss & Co.(LS&Co.), Lyft, and SHOWTIME/MTV Entertainment Studios (MTVE) in April of 2024, participating companies aim to turn out 500,000 new community college voters by 2028.
By Levi Strauss & Co. · Via Business Wire · September 12, 2024
Levi Strauss & Co. Reports Second-Quarter 2024 Financial Results
Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSELEVI) today announced financial results for the second quarter ended May 26, 2024.
By Levi Strauss & Co. · Via Business Wire · June 26, 2024
Levi Strauss & Co. to Webcast Second Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call
Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSELEVI) will host a conference call to discuss the company’s financial results for the second quarter ended May 26, 2024. The call will be held on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at 2 p.m. Pacific Time / 5 p.m. Eastern Time, and will be hosted by Michelle Gass, president and chief executive officer, and Harmit Singh, chief financial and growth officer.
By Levi Strauss & Co. · Via Business Wire · June 12, 2024
Levi Strauss & Co., Lyft, and SHOWTIME/MTV Entertainment Studios Announce New National Campaign To Close The Community College Student Voting Gap
Levi Strauss & Co.(LS&Co.), Lyft, and SHOWTIME/MTV Entertainment Studios (MTVE) announced today the launch of the Community College Commitment – a new nonpartisan initiative aimed at closing the voting gap between community college students and those at four-year universities.
By Levi Strauss & Co. · Via Business Wire · April 30, 2024
Levi Strauss & Co. Appoints Gianluca Flore as Chief Commercial Officer
Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co., NYSE: LEVI) today announced the appointment of Gianluca Flore as executive vice president and chief commercial officer, effective July 29. Reporting to Michelle Gass, president and chief executive officer, Flore will join the company’s executive leadership team and will be responsible for the commercial operations of the Levi’s® brand across all global channels, including stores, e-commerce and wholesale.
By Levi Strauss & Co. · Via Business Wire · April 11, 2024
Levi Strauss & Co. Reports First-Quarter 2024 Financial Results
Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSELEVI) today announced financial results for the first quarter ended February 25, 2024.
By Levi Strauss & Co. · Via Business Wire · April 3, 2024
Michelle Gass Assumes Role of Levi Strauss & Co. President & Chief Executive Officer
Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&CO.; NYSE: LEVI) today 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 the previous 12.5 years. Gass brings extensive retail and omnichannel experience to LS&Co.’s top job and is expected to drive a strategic vision focused on accelerating international growth, positioning the Levi’s® brand as a head-to-toe denim lifestyle apparel business and transitioning LS&Co.’s operating model to a direct-to-consumer (DTC)-first organization.
By Levi Strauss & Co. · Via Business Wire · January 29, 2024
Levi Strauss & Co. Reports Fourth-Quarter and Fiscal Year 2023 Financial Results
Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSELEVI) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended November 26, 2023.
By Levi Strauss & Co. · Via Business Wire · January 25, 2024
Levi Strauss & Co. Renews Commitment to the Bay Area With Proposed 10-Year Extension of Levi’s® Stadium Naming Rights and 49ers Partnership
Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.; NYSE: LEVI) and the San Francisco 49ers announced today a proposed 10-year extension to the naming rights for Levi’s® Stadium with the Santa Clara Stadium Authority and team sponsorship with the San Francisco 49ers, worth a combined $170 million, subject to approval by the Stadium Authority Board, expected on Tuesday, January 30. This extension will be among the largest in the National Football League and secures LS&Co. the naming rights for Levi’s® Stadium through the 2043 NFL season, reaffirming the parties’ commitment to the Bay Area as a world-renowned destination for sports and entertainment. LS&Co. will also be extending their sponsorship of the team, which includes digital content and merchandise collaborations, continuing this successful partnership.
By Levi Strauss & Co. · Via Business Wire · January 25, 2024
Beyond Yoga® Announces Executive Leadership Transition, Designed to Fuel Growth Under Levi Strauss & Co.
Beyond Yoga®, a premium athletic and lifestyle apparel brand owned by Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.; NYSE: LEVI), announced today that co-founder Michelle Wahler will step down as CEO. Nancy Green, former CEO and president of Athleta, will assume the role of CEO of Beyond Yoga® to scale the brand’s continued growth and expansion within LS&Co.’s brand portfolio. Green will join Beyond Yoga® on February 1, 2024.
By Levi Strauss & Co. · Via Business Wire · January 19, 2024
Levi Strauss & Co. Appoints David Marberger to Board of Directors
Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) (NYSELEVI) announced today that its board of directors 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. NYSE: CAGNYSECAG)
By Levi Strauss & Co. · Via Business Wire · January 9, 2024
Levi Strauss & Co. Announces Executive Leadership Changes
Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) today announced that Chip Bergh has decided to retire from the company as of April 26, 2024. In anticipation of Bergh’s retirement, the company’s board of directors has elected Michelle Gass, currently the company’s president, to succeed Bergh as president and chief executive officer effective January 29, 2024, completing the transition plan announced on November 8, 2022. In addition, the board has elected Bergh as executive vice chair of the board until his retirement date. Thereafter, Bergh will transition to the role of senior advisor until the end of the company’s 2024 fiscal year.
By Levi Strauss & Co. · Via Business Wire · December 7, 2023
Levi Strauss & Co. to Webcast Third Quarter 2023 Earnings Conference Call
Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSELEVI) will host a conference call to discuss the company’s financial results for the third quarter ended August 27, 2023. The call will be held on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at 2 p.m. Pacific Time / 5 p.m. Eastern Time, and will be hosted by Chip Bergh, president and chief executive officer, Michelle Gass, president, and Harmit Singh, chief financial and growth officer.
By Levi Strauss & Co. · Via Business Wire · September 21, 2023
Innovating an Icon: With plant-based, hemp selvedge, and circular versions of its iconic 501®, Levi’s® is showing that even one of the most classic apparel items in modern history can be a platform for innovation with a sustainability lens.
Over the past five years, season after season, Levi’s® has introduced new products that meld innovative design thinking with an overriding commitment to sustainability. Now, in conjunction with the 150th anniversary of the iconic Levi’s® 501® jean, Levi’s® is featuring a suite of products – a Plant-Based 501®, a hemp-cotton blend Selvedge 501®, and a Circular 501® – that show how new thinking and technologies can be applied to an age-old classic, pointing the way to the future.
By Levi Strauss & Co. · Via Business Wire · July 11, 2023
Levi Strauss & Co. Reports Second-Quarter 2023 Financial Results
Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSELEVI) today announced financial results for the second quarter ended May 28, 2023.
By Levi Strauss & Co. · Via Business Wire · July 6, 2023
Levi Strauss & Co. Appoints Kenny Mitchell as Chief Marketing Officer of the Levi’s® Brand
Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSELEVI) today announced the appointment of Kenny Mitchell as senior vice president and chief marketing officer of the Levi’s® brand, effective June 5. Reporting to Michelle Gass, president, Levi Strauss & Co., Mitchell will be responsible for advancing the Levi’s® brand’s consumer marketing strategies, focused on building denim leadership equity, cementing its position as a true lifestyle brand and growing market share.
By Levi Strauss & Co. · Via Business Wire · April 20, 2023
Levi Strauss & Co. Reports First-Quarter 2023 Financial Results
Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSELEVI) today announced financial results for the first quarter ended February 26, 2023.
By Levi Strauss & Co. · Via Business Wire · April 6, 2023
Levi Strauss & Co. Announces Time Change for First Quarter 2023 Earnings Release and Conference Call
Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSELEVI) announced the rescheduling of its earnings release and conference call for the first quarter ended February 26, 2023. The earnings release will now be available prior to market open on Thursday, April 6, 2023, followed by a conference call at 6 a.m. Pacific Time / 9 a.m. Eastern Time.
By Levi Strauss & Co. · Via Business Wire · March 31, 2023
Levi Strauss & Co. to Webcast First Quarter 2023 Earnings Conference Call
Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSELEVI) will host a conference call to discuss the company’s financial results for the first quarter ended February 26, 2023. The call will be held on Thursday, April 6, 2023 at 2 p.m. Pacific Time / 5 p.m. Eastern Time, and will be hosted by Chip Bergh, president and chief executive officer, and Harmit Singh, chief financial and growth officer.
By Levi Strauss & Co. · Via Business Wire · March 23, 2023
Levi Strauss & Co. Announces New General Counsel
Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSELEVI) today announced changes to the Legal leadership team.
By Levi Strauss & Co. · Via Business Wire · March 22, 2023
Levi Strauss & Co. Reports Fourth-Quarter and Fiscal Year 2022 Financial Results
Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSELEVI) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended November 27, 2022.
By Levi Strauss & Co. · Via Business Wire · January 25, 2023
Levi’s® Celebrates 150 Years of the Iconic Levi’s® 501® Fit
Today, the Levi’s® brand kicked off a yearlong celebration of the 150th anniversary of its most iconic design: the Levi’s® 501® jean. Throughout the year, the Levi’s® brand will celebrate with those who made the garment what it is today and those who will drive its future success: consumers, employees and communities around the world.
By Levi Strauss & Co. · Via Business Wire · January 23, 2023
Levi Strauss & Co. Announces New Chief Digital Officer
Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSELEVI) today announced that Jason Gowans has been named senior vice president and chief digital officer for LS&Co., effective February 6. In this new role within the company, Gowans will be focused on bringing together LS&Co.’s engineering, data, AI and digital product management to spearhead digital efforts both for ecommerce and the digital go-to-market. He will report to Michelle Gass, president, LS&Co., and will sit on the executive leadership team (ELT).
By Levi Strauss & Co. · Via Business Wire · January 19, 2023
Levi Strauss & Co. Appoints Michelle Gass as President
Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSELEVI) today announced leadership changes in its executive team with the appointment of Michelle Gass to the new position of president, LS&Co., reporting to Chip Bergh, president & CEO. Gass will be responsible for leading the Levi’s® brand and the company’s global digital and commercial operations. With this announcement, the board of directors has put in motion a succession plan for Gass to succeed Bergh as CEO within the next 18 months. Gass will begin her role with the company on January 2 and is expected to join the LS&Co. Board of Directors on her start date.
By Levi Strauss & Co. · Via Business Wire · November 8, 2022
CORRECTING and REPLACING Levi Strauss & Co. Reports Third-Quarter 2022 Financial Results; Updates Full Year Outlook
The second bullet point under "Guidance" should read: Adjusted diluted EPS of $1.44 to $1.49, inclusive of incremental FX headwinds of $0.05 since last reported in July (instead of Adjusted diluted EPS of $1.44 to $1.49, inclusive of incremental FX headwinds of $0.0 since last reported in July).
By Levi Strauss & Co. · Via Business Wire · October 6, 2022
Levi Strauss & Co. Releases 2021 Sustainability Report and New Slate of Sustainability Goals Across Its Main Pillars of Climate, Consumption and Community
Levi Strauss & Co. has released a new slate of sustainability goals as part of its newly published 2021 Sustainability report, demonstrating its commitment to a holistic definition of sustainability and progress across its key pillars of climate, consumption and community. The 16 goals cover focus areas including greenhouse gas emissions, water stewardship, circular economy and new business models, worker well-being in the supply chain, diversity, equity and inclusion and social issue advocacy.
By Levi Strauss & Co. · Via Business Wire · September 28, 2022
Levi Strauss & Co. Supports Voter Registration Campaign on More than 150 Community College Campuses
Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) today announced a new nonpartisan voter registration initiative on over 150 community college campuses in advance of the midterm elections this November. This initiative will complement the company’s broader efforts to reduce obstacles to civic participation through public awareness campaigns, employee and corporate engagement, advocacy and nonprofit support focused on organizations led by people of color and leaders working to advance equity.
By Levi Strauss & Co. · Via Business Wire · September 15, 2022
Levi Strauss & Co. Announces Participation at the Bank of America Securities 2022 SMID CAP Ideas for the 2H Conference
Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSELEVI) today announced that Harmit Singh, chief financial officer, will participate in a fireside chat at the Bank of America Securities 2022 SMID CAP Ideas for the 2H Conference, on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at 12:10 p.m. ET.
By Levi Strauss & Co. · Via Business Wire · August 5, 2022
Levi Strauss & Co. Reports Second-Quarter 2022 Financial Results
Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSELEVI) today announced financial results for the second quarter ended May 29, 2022.
By Levi Strauss & Co. · Via Business Wire · July 7, 2022
Levi Strauss & Co. Introduces Plan to Accelerate Growth, Profitability and Capital Returns to Shareholders
Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSELEVI) will host an Investor Day today at its New York City Showroom, featuring presentations by members of the leadership team that will review the company’s key growth drivers, long-term strategic priorities and updated growth targets. The company will also reaffirm expectations for fiscal 2022 for net revenue growth of 11% to 13% compared to FY 2021 to between $6.4 billion and $6.5 billion and adjusted diluted EPS of $1.50-to-$1.56.
By Levi Strauss & Co. · Via Business Wire · June 1, 2022
Levi Strauss & Co. to Host Investor Day on June 1, 2022
Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSELEVI) will host an Investor Day at its showroom in New York City on Wednesday, June 1, 2022.
By Levi Strauss & Co. · Via Business Wire · May 23, 2022
Levi Strauss & Co. Reports First-Quarter 2022 Financial Results, Exceeding Expectations
Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSELEVI) today announced financial results for the first quarter ended February 27, 2022.
By Levi Strauss & Co. · Via Business Wire · April 6, 2022
Levi Strauss & Co. Announces Participation at the J.P. Morgan Eighth Annual Retail Round-up Conference
Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSELEVI) today announced that Chip Bergh, president and chief executive officer, and Harmit Singh, chief financial officer, will participate in a fireside chat at the J.P. Morgan Eighth Annual Retail Round-up Conference, on Thursday, April 7, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. ET.
By Levi Strauss & Co. · Via Business Wire · April 5, 2022
Levi Strauss & Co. Reports Fourth-quarter and Fiscal Year 2021 Financial Results
Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSELEVI) today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended November 28, 2021. Due to the significant impact of COVID-19 on prior year figures, this release also includes comparisons to the same period in fiscal 2019 for additional context.
By Levi Strauss & Co. · Via Business Wire · January 26, 2022
Levi Strauss & Co. Announces Management Changes
Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSELEVI) today announced a change of leadership in its commercial organization.
By Levi Strauss & Co. · Via Business Wire · October 25, 2021
Levi Strauss & Co. Publishes Sustainability Report, Measuring Brand’s Progress and Commitments
Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSELEVI) today announced the release of its first annual sustainability report, detailing the company’s disclosures to meet stakeholder needs and further underscoring its commitment to transparency. Informed by the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and Sustainable Accounting Standard Board (SASB) standards, the report captures the company’s programs and priorities and articulates the overarching approach, incorporating new elements and updates to plans around existing focus areas.
By Levi Strauss & Co. · Via Business Wire · September 21, 2021
Levi Strauss & Co. Announces the Redemption of Senior Notes Due 2025
Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSELEVI) announced today that it will redeem the entire outstanding principal amount of its 5.00% Senior Notes due 2025 (the “Notes”). The redemption date for the Notes is September 30, 2021.
By Levi Strauss & Co. · Via Business Wire · September 1, 2021
Levi Strauss & Co. to Acquire Activewear Brand Beyond Yoga
Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSELEVI) and Beyond Yoga, a fast-growing, premium athletic and lifestyle apparel brand based in the U.S., today announced that they have signed a purchase agreement for the sale of Beyond Yoga to LS&Co. The transaction will be financed with cash and is expected to close during the fourth quarter of 2021, subject to customary closing conditions. Following closing of the transaction, additional financial and operational details will be provided.
By Levi Strauss & Co. · Via Business Wire · August 5, 2021
Levi Strauss & Co. Reports Second-Quarter 2021 Financial Results and Raises Fiscal 2021 Outlook
Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSELEVI) today announced financial results for the second quarter ended May 30, 2021. Due to the significant impact of COVID-19 on prior year figures, this release also includes certain comparisons to the same period in 2019 for additional context.
By Levi Strauss & Co. · Via Business Wire · July 8, 2021
Levi Strauss & Co. to Webcast Second Quarter 2021 Earnings Conference Call
Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSELEVI) will host a conference call to discuss the company’s financial results for the second quarter ended May 30, 2021. The call will be held on Thursday, July 8 at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time/5:00 p.m. Eastern Time, and will be hosted by Chip Bergh, president and chief executive officer, and Harmit Singh, chief financial officer.
By Levi Strauss & Co. · Via Business Wire · June 24, 2021
Levi Strauss & Co. Announces Participation at the J.P. Morgan 7th Annual Retail Round-up
Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSELEVI) today announced that Chip Bergh, president and chief executive officer, and Harmit Singh, chief financial officer, will participate in a fireside chat at the J.P. Morgan 7th Annual Retail Round-Up, held virtually, on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at 1:10 p.m. Eastern time.
By Levi Strauss & Co. · Via Business Wire · April 13, 2021
Levi Strauss & Co. Reports First-Quarter 2021 Financial Results
Levi Strauss & Co. (NYSELEVI) today announced financial results for the first quarter ended February 28, 2021. Due to the company’s fiscal quarter end, the impacts of the pandemic were not material to the company's results of operations for the first quarter of 2020.
By Levi Strauss & Co. · Via Business Wire · April 8, 2021