Levi Strauss & Co is a privately held clothing company known for its Levi's brand of denim jeans. It began producing denim overalls in the 1870s and modern jeans in the 1920s. The company is organized into three geographic divisions and sells products through a wide variety of retail formats worldwide. Levi Strauss & Co uses a comprehensive promotional strategy including advertising, celebrity endorsements, and personal selling. The company has approximately 11,800 employees worldwide and sells products under the Levi's, Dockers, and Signature brands. Future plans include growth through new product categories and retail network expansion.