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236. Inside Levi’s digital strategy

Retail Gets Real · with Marc Rosen · September 7, 2021 · 27 min

Summary

Levi's President of Americas, Marc Rosen, unpacks the iconic brand's digital acceleration, highlighting their strategies for engaging Gen Z, evolving their e-commerce and DTC channels, and integrating digital with their rich heritage to create personalized customer experiences. Learn how a legacy brand innovates to stay relevant in a digital-first retail landscape.

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Themes

dtc strategyretail & omnichannelbrand & contentanalytics & attribution

Topics covered

gen z engagementecommerce growthpersonalized customer experienceomnichannel retail strategiesdigital transformationbrand storytelling

Episode description

Originally released May 11, 2021: A great pair of jeans never goes out of style. That fact is one of the many reasons why Levi Strauss & Co. has led the way for over a century. Today's guest is Marc Rosen, President of Levi Strauss Americas. We'll talk to Marc about Levi's digital strategy and how the brand is appealing to a whole new generation of consumers. Learn more at retailgetsreal.com.

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Frequently asked about this episode

What does this episode say about dtc strategy?
Levi's leverages its heritage and brand storytelling to connect with Gen Z on digital platforms, demonstrating that authenticity resonates across generations.
What does this episode say about retail & omnichannel?
A key focus for Levi's digital strategy is creating personalized customer experiences through data analytics and technology, moving beyond generic online interactions.
What does this episode say about brand & content?
Levi's is actively evolving its e-commerce and direct-to-consumer (DTC) channels to gain greater control over brand experience and customer relationships, signaling a shift from traditional wholesale models.
What does this episode say about analytics & attribution?
Omnichannel integration is crucial for Levi's, balancing physical retail presence with digital strategies to provide a seamless customer journey.
What does this episode say about dtc strategy?
The pandemic significantly accelerated Levi's digital transformation, underscoring the importance of agile responses to market changes for iconic brands.

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