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American Apparel Cost Cuts May Not Be Enough

Credit & Capital

American Apparel Cost Cuts May Not Be Enough

The embattled retailer may not have sufficient financing commitments to meet its needs over the next 12 months.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | October 28, 2021

American Apparel Sold in Bankruptcy Auction

American Apparel Sold in Bankruptcy Auction

Canadian company Gildan Activewear will acquire the two-time bankrupt retailer for $88 million.

By Vincent Ryan | January 10, 2017

American Apparel Returns to Chapter 11

American Apparel Returns to Chapter 11

The company has a $66 million offer for the intellectual property rights of its brand and other assets, but the fate of its stores is unclear.

By Matthew Heller | November 14, 2016

American Apparel Wins Bankruptcy Showdown

American Apparel Wins Bankruptcy Showdown

A judge says the retailer can proceed with its bankruptcy exit plan, leaving founder Dov Charney out in the cold.

By Matthew Heller | January 25, 2016

Charney Group Offers $300M for American Apparel

Charney Group Offers $300M for American Apparel

The former CEO and his investors say the offer is superior to the company's reorganization plan, setting up a possible bankruptcy court showdown.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | January 11, 2016

American Apparel Files for Bankruptcy

American Apparel Files for Bankruptcy

Another teen fashion retailer seeks to reorganize under Chapter 11 protection.

By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | October 5, 2015

American Apparel Hints at Bankruptcy

Investment Banking

American Apparel Hints at Bankruptcy

American Apparel doesn't have enough cash on hand to make its next debt payment, $13.9 million due on Oct. 15.

By Matthew Heller | August 18, 2015

Ex-American Apparel CFO Accused of Cover-Up

Risk & Compliance

Ex-American Apparel CFO Accused of Cover-Up

Lawsuit is the latest in a series of bizarre events surrounding the company.

By Matthew Heller | April 23, 2015

CFOs on the Move: Week Ending Oct. 3

CFOs on the Move: Week Ending Oct. 3

Turner Broadcasting, Revlon, American Apparel, EMC, Mercer, NBTY, Autodesk, FinancialForce.com, A.M. Castle, CEC Entertainment

By Joan Urdang | October 3, 2014

CFOs on the Move: Week Ending June 20

CFOs on the Move: Week Ending June 20

Comcast, OpenDNS, CoreLogic, Rockwood Holdings, Relayware, 4moms, RapidMiner, Lancaster Colony, American Apparel

By Vincent Ryan | June 20, 2014