Levi appoints president US Dockers

Levi Strauss & Co. have announced the appointment of John Goodman as President of its US Dockers business. Goodman will report to Phil Marineau, Levi Strauss & Co. Chief Executive.

Prior to this appointment, Goodman was senior vice president and chief apparel officer for Kmart Holding Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sears Holdings Corporation, since 2003. As such he managed Kmart's multibillion dollar apparel and home business. Before his time at Kmart, he worked for Gap Inc in various management and merchandising functions for 11 years. His last position at Gap was senior vice president of merchandising, planning, production and distribution for the company's outlet stores.

"I am thrilled to join a legendary company such as Levi Strauss & Co.," said Goodman. "The Dockers brand has defined comfortable, casual clothing for American consumers for nearly 20 years and is one of the most recognized and widely worn apparel brands. I look forward to working with the team to build on the successful history of the brand and create a new generation of loyal Dockers wearers."