2. Levi Strauss & Co. is one of the world's largest brand-name
apparel companies and a global leader in jeans-wear. The
company designs and markets jeans, casual wear and related
accessories for men, women and children. Levi’s products are
sold in more than 110 countries worldwide through a
combination of chain retailers, department stores, online sites,
and a global footprint of approximately 2,800 retail stores and
shop-in-shops. Levi Strauss & Co.'s reported fiscal 2012 net
revenues were $4.6 billion.
The Levi’s® brand epitomizes classic American style and
effortless cool. Since their invention by Levi Strauss & Co. in
1873, Levi’s® jeans have become the most recognizable and
imitated clothing in the world — capturing the imagination and
loyalty of people for generations.
3. Founded by
the Strauss
family
Made the first
blue jeans: the
first riveted
men’s work
pants out of
denim
– Blue jeans
were declared an essential
commodity and were sold
only to people engaged in
defense work
Sales confined
to the working
people of the
Western U.S.
Terms of Engagement:
help promote fair labor
standards and workers'
rights
5. CURRENT TARGET MARKETS
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Age: 15-30
Male & Female
Fashion conscious
Students & young professionals
Middle Income
VALUES:
• Self expression
• Authenticity
• Peer acceptance
• Trendsetter
• Effortless cool
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Age: 30-50
Male & Female
Professionals & Blue collar
Have been wearing Levi’s since
since their youth
VALUES:
• Sense of loyalty
• American sprit
• Familiarity
• Self expression
8. BRAND
IDENTITY
BRAND
CONCEPT
Levi’s gives everyone the opportunity to craft experiences
and opportunities by building confidence through durable
clothing.
A style for every story.
TAGLINES
Have you ever had a bad time in Levi's?
Quality never goes out of style.
Levis. Original jeans. Original people.
9. VALUES
Empathy
Originality
Integrity
Courage
Walking in other people’s shoes
Being authentic and innovative
Doing the right thing
Standing up for what we believe
PERSONALITY
Real
Rooted in who we are and put or values into action
Adventurous
Seek adventure and encourage explorations
Motivated
Remain focused and deliver on our promises
Confident
Freedom to be yourself
10. We are the embodiment of the energy and events of our time, inspiring people
from all walks of life with a pioneering spirit. Generations have worn Levi’s®
jeans, turning them into a symbol of freedom and self-expression in the face of
adversity, challenge and social change. Our customers forged a new territory
called the American West. They fought in wars for peace. They instigated
counterculture revolutions. They tore down the Berlin Wall. Reverent,
irreverent — they took a stand.
It is our belief that American ingenuity never fades. That hard work, creativity,
freedom, and self-expression never go out of style. This ingenuity and work
ethic has changed society on a global scale, but also at the street level, helping
our customers revolutionize the way that they are seen and heard. So every day
we want to inspire creativity, to support all movements, and to make the
American dream come true again, and again, and again.
11. PRICING STRATEGY
Competitive Advantage Consumers' Expectation
Conclusion
Affordable
Affordable
Affordable
Low to Medium
Premium collection
Wide Price Range
Wide Price range
Free Alteration
Frequent Discount
Retail Return Free
Free shipping
High cost/performance
Free Shipping on $100+ order
Free Return Shipping Fee
Online Student Discount 20%
Student Discount
Frequent Discount
Frequent Discount
High cost/performance
High cost/performance
12. LEVI’S JEANS LINES
LEVI’S BRAND
Trend Initiators
Trend Influencers
Early Adopters
LEVI STRAUSS
SIGNITURE
BRAND
Traditional
Value
Driven
LEVI’S RED
LEVI’S VINTAGE
$145 - $220
PREMIUM SPECIAL EDITION
$48 - $110
LEVI’S TYPE 1
PURE BLUE
ENGINEERED JEANS
SILVER TAB
RED TAB
LEVI’S STRAUSS SIGNITURE
$35 - $48
$27 - $30
$Under $30
13. 0
Baby Phat
Disel
Rag & Bone
AG
CK
True Rel
Lee
100
Seven
200
Wrangler
300
Levis
Levis
Wrangler
Seven
Lee
True Rel
CK
AG
Rag & Bone
Rocawear
LRG
Sean John
Disel
400
800
600
400
200
0
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High global top of mind awareness
Authentic “American” brand
Deep market penetration
Large breadth of product (cuts and washes)
Owns a unique product naming model
(“501”)
• Good balance of style and versatility
• Utilizes a wide array of distribution channels
• Work attire is becoming increasingly casual
• Large gap in the urban market – no clear cut
market leader
• Denim pants are becoming acceptable in
high-end night clubs
• Lack of well-known American-made
selvedge denim brands
• Increased popularity of American-made
products
• Playing in a crowded market
• Not considered to be a high-end brand
• Inconsistent pricing model across
distribution channels
• Influx of new competitors in the denim
market
• Rise of non-denim pant options
(leggings, chinos, etc.)
• Increased interest in sartorial men’s fashion.
15.
16. Changing fashion trends
Club dress codes/School dress codes
Art supplies/Music equipment
Concert or Sporting event tickets
Festivals – Coachella, Ultra, EDC
Have too many jeans
Shoes – Steve Madden, Aldo, Nike
Make up- Sephora, Mac
Household Needs- Target, Walmart
Watches – G-Shock
Handbags & Jewelry
Sports Jerseys
Headphones- Beats by Dre
Other Apparel
Tights/Leggings- American Apparel, Uniqlo
Sweat Pants- Champion, Pink
Slacks –Ann Taylor, Banana Republic
Work pants- Dickies, Dockers
Dresses /Skirts- Urban Outfitters, Zara, H&M
Wrangler
American Eagle
Seven for all Mankind
True Religion
Calvin Klein
Lee
AG
GAP
Macy’s
Urban Outfitters
Free People
Abercrombie & Fitch
Zara
Hollister
Forever 21
Nordstrom
H&M
22. URBAN CUSTOMER SEGMENT
Ethnically, economically, and culturally diverse
Ethnic youth culture
Build “transcultural” identities
Music, fashion, language central to identity
Focused in cities: NY, LA, SF, Chicago, Miami
Trend setters
Fast paced lifestyles
Fashion driven by city environment
Value independence/ “street smarts”
Take pride in defying convention
Work tirelessly towards their passions
Process multiple media sources simultaneously
Style is more important to younger consumers than cost
Black consumers spent $2Billion on apparel & footwear last year
Lower income urbanites view jeans as an aspirational purchase
Hispanic consumers buy more jeans than any other group
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24. RECOMMENDATIONS
Enhance Levi’s relationship with key target audiences and
develop an optimized brand and communications platform
specially targeted to the Urban demographic.
Building on our legacy and driven by our value, we want to
empower young Urban adults to seize opportunities that
matter in their lives, and follow their own American
dream.
25. BRAND PROMISE
Provide opportunities through durable clothing.
BRAND PERSONALITY
Real, Adventurous, Motivated, Confident
BRAND CONCEPT
Crafting experiences through confidence
Our Communications: What We Say and How We Say it to Our Target
External
Retailers
Corporate Social
Responsibility
Social Media
Internal
This definition really resonates with our target market, who are…
We originally took off because of those functional benefits, mainly durability.
And we’ve stuck around because of the emotional benefits
The brand identity communicates values and resonates as a personality
Which all define us to our audience. This is who we really are.
And our consumers find that we meet their expectations with competitive advantages
We have really diversified our product and prices over the years
And the price is right! We’ve got something for everyone and we’re not too cheap or too expensive.
There are also uncertainties in the market and many factors that can negatively influence sales.Sources: http://academic.mintel.com/display/640848/ http://www.cambodiadaily.com/news/despite-denials-levis-still-producing-at-sl-garment-factory-47389/ http://www.thenation.com/article/161057/wikileaks-haiti-let-them-live-3-day# http://blogs.sfweekly.com/thesnitch/2012/12/greenpeace_mannequins_protest.phphttp://www.intracen.org/itc/publications/publications-catalogue/?taxid=2270
We also have a lot of competition
And when Levi’s has previously thought about overcoming the competition by diversifying, it has lost sight of its brand, or it’s already been done.
Things we considered but didn’t go with
Additionally, as you can see, the denim market is very crowded
Very very crowded.
But Levi’s does have a huge opportunity in the urban market!
This consumer has been left out of the strategy for many brands of Levi’s size, but this is perfect for this all American brand.Sources: http://s3.amazonaws.com/thearf-org-aux-assets/downloads/cnc/multicultural/2007-02-07_ARF_Multicultural_OMobolade.pdfhttp://academic.mintel.com/display/637776/ http://academic.mintel.com/display/640861/
Urban target
So we recommend Levi’s build on their legacy by reaching a new market, which will double as a differentiation strategy for them. It’s a win win!