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Welcome to the Levi’s Unzipped Newsletter: A weekly digest of stories from the Levi Strauss & Co. corporate blog. ​​ Talking Project F.L.X. with Bart Sights: A Q&A Questions are to be expected when you come out with an industry-changer. So we sat down with the man behind the team that brought forth Project F.L.X. – Bart Sights, vice president of technical innovation at our Eureka Lab. Levi’s® and Girlgaze Team Up to Tell Stories Of Inspiring Women In honor of Women’s History Month, Levi’s® has partnered with Girlgaze to create four short documentary films about women who have stepped up and made a difference in their communities and the world at large. ​ A Look Back At The Women of Levi Strauss & Co. The history of Levi Strauss & Co. and our products is often told through men. But the contribution of women here were just as crucial to the company’s success. This month, we look back at some of those who impacted LS&Co. in ways big and small. Highlights From Our 2017 Annual Report This past year was a turning point for Levi Strauss & Co.’s business, with the highest annual revenue growth rate this company has delivered in a decade. Learn more about our 2017 accomplishments. Levi’s® Music Project: Two Years (And 14 Projects) Later The Levi’s Music Project is in seven countries and counting… Find out more about this awesome effort to support music education for youth.

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STTAS EMEA Trade Weekly 26 March 2018

 

EU takes on digital giants with new revenue tax “Under the current proposal — which needs to be approved by all EU member countries before becoming a reality — EU governments stand to collect some €5 billion a year in revenues from the proposed 3 percent tax, which is a major shift from the traditional policy on corporate tax that goes after company profits where they are booked.” [Politico]EU leaders show UK the Brexit runway “The ambition on the U.K. side is to secure a bespoke Brexit deal — one that maintains as many of the benefits of U.K.-EU trade as would be feasible outside the single market and the customs union. And they seem increasingly confident that they can achieve it. On the Brussels side, there is still a bright red line when it comes to any attempt by the U.K. to cherry-pick EU benefits.” [Politico] Middle East Total to seek waiver if U.S. reimposes sanctions on Iran “US sanctions will resume unless Trump issues fresh ‘waivers’ to suspend them on May 12.” [Tasnim News Agency] Africa New US$1bn financing programme to promote South African trade The financing will support the South Africa-Africa Trade and Investment Promotion Programme, which “will focus on South Africa-based entrepreneurs, helping them join regional supply chains. It will offer trade and project financing, guarantees, twinning/business matchmaking services, export logistics facilitation, capacity-building and trade information and advisory services to companies seeking trade and investment opportunities in Afreximbank’s member states.” [Global Trade Review]One-month pilot production phase begins at Algeria-Turkey textile factory “The factory will be built over an area of ​​250 hectares in Sidi Khattab, in the north western province of Relizane, and includes eight units which will produce various types of textiles under the project’s first phase. According to the ministry statement the second phase of the project will include 10 factories that will produce ready-made garments, industrial fibres, denim, and knitted and woven fabrics.” [Middle East Monitor] Your Source for Global Trade News & Notifications We also offer the following free publications. ST&R Trade Report – a vital daily information resource covering the international trade agreements and global laws, regulations, policies and procedures that affect imports and exports worldwide. Informativo de Aduana e Comércio Exterior – Published in Portuguese. Daily coverage of important trade and customs news from Brazil and Latin America. Latin American Trade Bulletin – Publication reviewing important regulatory & other developments affecting trade and customs throughout Latin America. News Alerts & Advisories – Keeping you on top of breaking news. Webinars, Seminars & Event Notices – Training on all aspects of customs, import/export, FDA and more. Click here to receive the latest global trade news and notifications delivered directly to your inbox.

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Brands on the Comeback; Amazon Ads; Value Fashion The numbers you need to know today

 

Brands on the Comeback; Amazon Ads; Value Fashion

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March 20, 2018

Zombie Brands: Kozmo.com, the poster child for late-’90s ecommerce fails, is being revived (at least in name) as a grocery delivery service. This is an increasingly crowded space, but the company is focusing on bulk purchases, which would put it in competition with Boxed Wholesale and Costco.com. KB Toys is also potentially being revived. The name was bought in 2016 by a firm that repurposes defunct brand names, with the intention of using it for an online store. With Toys “R” Us’ demise, though, KB Toys might get new life in pop-up retail.

Good News for Advertisers: Amazon is forecast to take a greater share of ad revenues, eMarketer estimates, so retailers might want to know how shoppers interact with ads on the online platform. According to CPC Strategy, 65% of US internet users said they rarely notice ads on Amazon, and around one-quarter described Amazon ads as useful and helpful, which sounds promising for advertisers. Only 9.6% didn’t trust ads on Amazon.

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Discount Fashion Winners: Off-price retailer T.J.Maxx tied with big-box discounter Target for first place among value-oriented fashion retailers, with 47% of the US consumer vote, per research from Market Force Information. When it came to specific attributes, different stores came out on top. Burlington was ranked first for merchandise selection (36%), ability to create a “look” (37%) and ability to find correct sizes (37%). Ross Stores scored highest (57%) in value for money spent. Target had the top website: Over half (51%) of respondents had visited it in the past 90 days, and 72% went on to make a purchase.

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