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American Apparel launches e-commerce in Australia and New Zealand

In a bid to expand its reach in the two markets, American Apparel has unveiled a dedicated e-commerce site for Australia and New Zealand, where the entirety of its 2024 product line will be available. Prior to this, the brand had been sold primarily through third-party sites and its parent company’s overarching website, Gildan Brands. In a...

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Dov Charney offers up factories for mask production

Disgraced former American Apparel CEO Dov Charney appears to be trying to rehabilitate his image. His latest attempt involves him offering up his factory for his new brand Los Angeles Apparel to produce masks to protect people from coronavirus. Charney says that his team of over 450 people will gladly manufacture masks and any medical products...

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Video: American Apparel first inclusive nude collection

Introducing American Apparel first inclusive nude collection: a celebration of authentic, diverse representation in 9 shades of nude. Source: American Apparel, YouTube

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American Apparel returns to basics with global relaunch

After much of the turmoil that the American Apparel brand suffered in the past few years, it seems the label has not given up yet. The brand sent out an email from the company stating its relaunch in the U.S. for Tuesday, April 24. The brand has staged its international comeback through its online store and is now available in more than 200...

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All you need to know about the ‘new’ American Apparel

Many have cherished this weekend that American Apparel is finally back after a year of ups and downs that ended up with the Canadian brand Gildan acquiring the troubled fashion brand last January for 88 million dollars. Fast-forward six months and the renewed retailer is back, online and dialling back the ‘American’ side of things. Six months...

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American Apparel starts shutting down its U.K. business

Before the end of the year, American Apparel has made a definite impact on its U.K. stores. Closing a dozen stores, the U.K. branch is almost officially closed with only one last remaining flagship in London. The store closures were expected for a while as there were prominent protests on social media concerning the company. In November,...

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American Apparel will not have layoffs; attempts to shutter nine stores

The Los Angeles-based retailer just confirmed that its 3,500 layoffs will not be happening, however the company will still suffer cuts. The basics brand has recently put into motion plans to close nine of its under-performing stores. American Apparel has put into motion a request for an order approval to shutter nine of its retail locations....

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Is American Apparel headed for bankruptcy again?

Los Angeles - About a year ago, American Apparel filed for bankruptcy due to internal issues and financial struggles. It seems that even after undergoing business strategy initiatives and new executive staff, the Los Angeles retailer is only doomed to repeat its past. According to Bloomberg, American Apparel Inc. seems to be preparing for its...

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Timeline: The American Apparel saga continues with whispers of a sale

American Apparel has found itself under the spotlight once more, as news emerges that its new owners and former creditors have hired investment bank Houlihan Lokey to investigate options for a sale. A potential sale would come six months after the LA-based retailer exited its Chapter 11 Bankruptcy and kicked started its restructuring scheme,...

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American Apparel taps investment bank to explore sale options

London - Although the door may have closed on American Apparel bankruptcy the story continues on, as the retailer forges on with its restructure and reorganization plan. However, now things appeared to have taken a sudden twist (or perhaps not so sudden) as American Apparel is said to have hired investment bank Houlihan Lokey to explore options...

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American Apparel exits Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Los Angeles - After over a year of financial woes, American Apparel has officially exited Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The fashion-basic apparel brand announced that it has emerged as a private company through its newly structured reorganization plan. The trendy retailer and manufacturer was deemed out of bankruptcy by approval of the Delaware court...

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Bankruptcy exit fuels American Apparel losses

American Apparel is seeing its financial woes deepen in its most recent quarter as the company approaches a deadline for the approval of a Chapter 11 exit plan. For the quarter ended September 30, American Apparel reported a growing loss of 25.6 million dollars from a 19.2 million dollars loss a year ago. Revenue slipped 19 percent to 126...