Dov Charney, former CEO of American Apparel, is looking to set up a rival shop in the backyard of the company he founded. Charney has been scouting factory locations around South Central Los Angeles, just a few miles away from American Apparel’s downtown Los Angeles headquarters, according to Bloomberg. The new company, which has not yet been named, will…
Read MoreThe American Apparel & Footwear Association sent a letter to Alibaba’s executive chairman last week, calling for major changes after having what the group called “unproductive conversations” regarding the removal of counterfeit items from its websites for the past four years. Even singer Taylor Swift is trying to rid Chinese e-commerce sites of her unauthorized products that range from perfume to autographed guitars bearing her name or likeness.
Read MoreAmerican Apparel, Los Angeles, announced another leadership appointment last week.
Read MoreDov Charney, founder and former CEO of American Apparel, is suing his former business—which fired him in December—for $40 million in damages.
Read MoreLos Angeles-based American Apparel announced the addition of two employees this week.
Read MoreThe board of directors for Los Angeles-based American Apparel Inc. announced Dec. 22 its new chairperson and that it received a bid to acquire the company.
Read MoreThe board of directors for Los Angeles-based American Apparel announced yesterday its appointment of veteran fashion executive Paula Schneider as CEO—the first female to have that post at American Apparel. Dov Charney, the company’s founder and former president and CEO who was suspended in June, officially has been terminated for cause in accordance with the terms of his employment agreement.
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Thanks to two fabulous supplier sponsors, American Apparel and L.A. T Sportswear Inc., our company’s children rocked the latest styles in casual wear in this playful video:
Read MoreAmerican Apparel confirmed that Iris Alonzo has been reinstated as senior creative director after her dismissal this summer.
Read MoreAmerican Apparel announced this morning that it has named Scott Brubaker as its new interim CEO, effective immediately. Brubaker will replace John Luttrell, who was the company’s chief financial officer and took over the CEO position after founding CEO Dov Charney was removed from the position in June.
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