Levi Strauss & Company’s NYSE: LEVI shift to a direct-to-consumer (DTC)-first operating model comes at the right time—and looks like the right move for the company’s future. The iconic brand was hampered by sluggish growth that can be tied to hard-to-manage displays at third-party apparel vendors. Imagine the Levi’s section at your favorite store after a busy day, shoppers rifling through sizes and styles, making it difficult for storekeepers and other consumers to know what’s left. The DTC model makes it e ...