American Apparel, Inc. · Los Angeles, CA United States ·(NYSE Alternext: APP)
Company Description
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This link will open in a new window American Apparel wants you to be hip and comfortable inside and out. It designs and makes logo-free T-shirts, tank tops, yoga pants, and other items for men, women, and children -- and does it all from its California-based factory, rather than exporting labor overseas. The company's brands include Classic Girl, Standard American, Classic Baby, and Sustainable Edition, among others. American Apparel boasts more than 260 retail stores located in about 20 countries. Riding the casual loungewear trend, the company is known for its no-sweat factory and the fair treatment of its workers, including up to $19 an hour pay for manufacturers. Sometimes-controversial Dov Charney founded American Apparel in 1997. To read the full description, subscribe now.
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Key American Apparel, Inc. Financials
| Company Type | Public - NYSE Alternext: APP Headquarters |
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| 2008 Sales (mil.) | $545.0 |
| 2008 Employees | 9,700 |
American Apparel, Inc. Executives
17 executives listed for American Apparel, Inc.'s Los Angeles, CA location.
| Title | Name & Bio | Contact |
| Dov Charney | Network | |
| EVP, CFO, and Director | Adrian Kowalewski | Network |
| Chief Litigation Counsel | Joyce Crucillo | Network |
Competition
Competitive Landscape for American Apparel, Inc.
Personal income and fashion trends drive demand for clothing. The profitability of individual companies depends heavily on effective merchandising and marketing. Large companies can offer wide selections of clothing and have advantages in purchasing, distribution, and marketing. Small stores can compete by offering unique merchandise, targeting a specific demographic, providing superior customer service, or serving a local market. The industry is labor-intensive: annual revenue per worker is about $130,000. Competition for the clothing store industry includes department stores, discount stores, and Internet and catalog retailers. To read the full description, subscribe now.Top American Apparel, Inc. Competitors
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