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Why Levi’s Is Looking Beyond Denim

As sales stagnate, new leadership will test whether the 170-year-old brand can become known for more than jeans.
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Levi's is focusing on its non-denim product offering to drive more consumers to buy with the brand directly. (Shutterstock)

Levi’s may be one of the oldest retail brands, but for its next chapter, it wants to look more like its younger competitors.

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About the author
Malique Morris
Malique Morris

Malique Morris is Senior E-Commerce Correspondent at The Business of Fashion. He is based in New York and covers digital-native brands and shifts in the online shopping industry.

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