Levi Strauss Is Proof That Denim Is As Fashionable As Ever
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Levi Strauss & Co (NYSE:LEVI) reported a mixed quarterly performance with a 5% sales growth but flat overall revenue. The company is considering selling its Dockers brand due to declining sales. Levi's direct selling strategy, aided by lower cotton costs, improved its gross margin. Despite missing revenue estimates, Levi reaffirmed its full-year earnings guidance.

October 04, 2024 | 2:04 pm
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Levi Strauss's shift away from wholesalers like Macy's, focusing on direct selling, has improved its margins. This could negatively impact Macy's as Levi reduces reliance on traditional retail channels.
Levi's move to direct selling reduces its dependence on Macy's, which could negatively affect Macy's sales and margins as Levi captures more value directly.
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Levi Strauss reported a mixed quarter with 5% sales growth but flat revenue, missing estimates. The company is considering selling its Dockers brand due to declining sales. Direct selling strategy improved margins, and full-year earnings guidance was reaffirmed.
Levi's mixed results, with sales growth but flat revenue, indicate a neutral short-term impact. The potential sale of Dockers and improved margins from direct selling are positive, but missing revenue estimates and trimming guidance are negatives.
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