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A new CEO and new strategy for American Apparel

Feb 17, 2016
Paula Schneider needs to turn around the fashion-basics firm. Here's her plan.
American Apparel's advertising is "still super sexy, not highly sexualized," Schneider says.
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Repeating history with American Apparel

Jan 12, 2016
Apparently someone missed the memo about Don Charney

Jack Dorsey and Dov Charney: A tale of two founders

Oct 5, 2015
Both young and charismatic CEOs were ousted from their own companies. One came back.

American Apparel faces challenges other retailers have

Oct 5, 2015
The chain filed for bankruptcy. Its challenge: attracting young shoppers.

The Devil Wears Nada

Jun 26, 2015
Quartz and Marketplace look at the history of American Apparel's controversial former CEO, jerk bosses and German erotica.

For public good, not for profit.

American Apparel CEO Dov Charney on pushing boundaries and his biggest weakness

Mar 27, 2015
In this next installment of ConJan versations from the Corner Office, American Apparel CEO Dov Charney talks about his plans for the future.

Dov Charney seeks $40 million in lawsuit

Mar 27, 2015
Earlier this week, the now former CEO of American Apparel, Dov Charney, decided to move forward with a $40 million wrongful termination lawsuit against the company he founded.

American Apparel closes a challenging year

Dec 31, 2014
As the company welcomes a new CEO, will changes boost American Apparel's bottom line?