It's 1999 and Levi's is a company in trouble. It's drowning in debt, out of fashion, and hobbled by sub-par distribution.
But while Levi's searches for a way to make a comeback, a new, fast-growing enemy is out to convince people to abandon jeans altogether.
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Nov 2020
Denim Wars | Are Your Jeans Blue or Red? | 7
<p>Consumers are increasingly looking to buy from brands whose values match their own, and denim is no different. These days, the jeans giants are not only facing down threats from each other, but navigating a new era of partisan consumerism. For more on how denim and other indus ... Show More
22m 53s
Nov 2020
Why Black Friday Will Look Different This Year | 8
<p>Black Friday, the busiest shopping day of the year, will break the mold this year, as the pandemic sends retailers scrambling for new ways to bring in customers while minimizing large crowds. But the changes to American shopping habits predate the pandemic. Host David Brown ta ... Show More
27m 9s
Mar 2020
Levi’s Introduces Paid Family Leave for Some Employees, But Not All
<p>Today is Wednesday, March 11, and we’re looking at Levi’s vs. Wrangler.</p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#d ... Show More
4m 50s
Mar 2024
Can Legacy Jeans Brands Find the Right Fit?
<p>Today is Tuesday, March 5, and we're looking at Levi's vs. Kontoor Brands.</p><p>Listen to Business Wars Daily on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. ... Show More
3m 48s
Aug 2023
Building Lego | Out of the Ashes | 1
<p>A small Danish toy company survives World War Two thanks to its quality craftsmanship, but behind the scenes all is not well. Despite its good reputation, Lego teeters on the edge of bankruptcy, and a choice to change production methods threatens to tear the family-owned compa ... Show More
35m 40s
Apr 2024
Beyoncé is the New Disciple of Denim
<p>Today is Friday, April 26, and we're looking at Levi's vs. Shein.</p><p>Listen to Business Wars Daily on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start yo ... Show More
4m 48s
Aug 2023
Who What Wear with Hillary Kerr: Shopping, Styling, and Investing in Denim With Net-a-Porter Market Director Libby Page
<p>If you're a fan of Net-a-Porter's carefully curated collections, you can thank the trend research, buying expertise, and great taste of Market Director Libby Page. In this episode, Libby joins Hillary to talk about all things denim. She's sharing the season's biggest denim tre ... Show More
34m 25s
Dec 2022
Fast Fashion | Fil à fil | 2
Nous sommes en 1974. Né dans une famille espagnole très pauvre, Amancio Ortega est obligé d’arrêter ses études pour commencer à travailler, comme coursier pour une marque de vêtements, puis couturier. Motivé par une incroyable envie de s’en sortir et de s’extraire de sa condition ... Show More
24m 27s
Apr 2024
The Retailer Bucking the Size Inclusivity Trend
<p>Today is Monday, April 8, and we're looking at Brandy Melville vs. American Eagle.</p><p>Listen to Business Wars Daily on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or ... Show More
3m 45s