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Retail

Canada's Gildan Activewear Makes $66M Bid for American Apparel

Gildan Activewear Inc. is spicing up its image with a bid for American Apparel Inc., the racy and embattled purveyor of jerseys and tights.

Retail

Canada's Gildan Activewear Makes $66M Bid for American Apparel

Gildan Activewear Inc. is spicing up its image with a bid for American Apparel Inc., the racy and embattled purveyor of jerseys and tights.


News & Analysis

American Apparel Founder Says Company Can’t Survive Without Him

The largest producer of American-made clothing filed for bankruptcy Monday, just nine months after ending its first stint under court protection.

News & Analysis

American Apparel Founder Says Company Can’t Survive Without Him

The largest producer of American-made clothing filed for bankruptcy Monday, just nine months after ending its first stint under court protection.


News & Analysis

American Apparel Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection

The US clothing retailer ran into trouble just months after shedding $200 million in debt and emerging from Chapter 11 in February.

News & Analysis

American Apparel Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection

The US clothing retailer ran into trouble just months after shedding $200 million in debt and emerging from Chapter 11 in February.


Luxury

Bracing for President Trump

‘America’s Brexit’ raises the spectre of more nativist Trump-style victories across the West, spelling tough times for the emotionally-driven luxury sector.

Luxury

Bracing for President Trump

‘America’s Brexit’ raises the spectre of more nativist Trump-style victories across the West, spelling tough times for the emotionally-driven luxury sector.


News & Analysis

Report: American Apparel Preparing Second Bankruptcy Filing

A turnaround plan to return to American Apparel’s roots and focus on basic items like T-shirts and skirts did not improve results enough.

News & Analysis

Report: American Apparel Preparing Second Bankruptcy Filing

A turnaround plan to return to American Apparel’s roots and focus on basic items like T-shirts and skirts did not improve results enough.


Retail

Rebel Teens Are Killing America’s Clothing Giants

Back in 2011, Aéropostale was riding high and the company was profitable. Suddenly, it fell apart.

Retail

Rebel Teens Are Killing America’s Clothing Giants

Back in 2011, Aéropostale was riding high and the company was profitable. Suddenly, it fell apart.


News & Analysis

Aéropostale Gets Going Concern Bid to Keep 229 Stores Open

Aéropostale Inc. says a joint venture including General Growth Properties Inc. and Simon Property Group Inc. has bid for 'substantially all' its assets with an eye toward keeping at least 229 stores open.

News & Analysis

Aéropostale Gets Going Concern Bid to Keep 229 Stores Open

Aéropostale Inc. says a joint venture including General Growth Properties Inc. and Simon Property Group Inc. has bid for 'substantially all' its assets with an eye toward keeping at least 229 stores open.


Retail

Aéropostale Lender Sycamore Joins Bidding for Bankrupt Retailer

Aéropostale opened a bankruptcy auction with senior lender Sycamore Partners joining the bidding, days after the teen-clothing chain lost a court fight to keep the private equity firm away from the table.

Retail

Aéropostale Lender Sycamore Joins Bidding for Bankrupt Retailer

Aéropostale opened a bankruptcy auction with senior lender Sycamore Partners joining the bidding, days after the teen-clothing chain lost a court fight to keep the private equity firm away from the table.


News & Analysis

Sycamore Partners, Liquidators Bid on Bankrupt Aeropostale

Bankrupt U.S. teen retailer Aeropostale Inc received bids this week for its business from private equity firm Sycamore Partners, as well as liquidators.

News & Analysis

Sycamore Partners, Liquidators Bid on Bankrupt Aeropostale

Bankrupt U.S. teen retailer Aeropostale Inc received bids this week for its business from private equity firm Sycamore Partners, as well as liquidators.


News & Analysis

American Apparel Hires Investment Bank to Explore Sale, Say Sources

American Apparel has hired investment bank Houlihan Lokey to explore a sale, people familiar with the matter said.

News & Analysis

American Apparel Hires Investment Bank to Explore Sale, Say Sources

American Apparel has hired investment bank Houlihan Lokey to explore a sale, people familiar with the matter said.


Financial Markets

From Bankruptcy to Billions: Fashion’s Greatest Second (and Third) Acts

From Chanel to Michael Kors, BoF examines companies that failed hard on the way to global success.

Financial Markets

From Bankruptcy to Billions: Fashion’s Greatest Second (and Third) Acts

From Chanel to Michael Kors, BoF examines companies that failed hard on the way to global success.


Retail

Aéropostale Cleared to Seek Bankruptcy Rescue From Versa Capital

Aeropostale settled a dispute with lenders that threatened to scuttle a potential bid from a Versa Capital Management unit to buy the teen-clothing chain out of bankruptcy.

Retail

Aéropostale Cleared to Seek Bankruptcy Rescue From Versa Capital

Aeropostale settled a dispute with lenders that threatened to scuttle a potential bid from a Versa Capital Management unit to buy the teen-clothing chain out of bankruptcy.