American Apparel is proving a positive acquisition, but retailers are encroaching on business with a big private label push.

The manufacturer’s investment in American Apparel is so far proving to be a good one, but the homespun brand may be getting made elsewhere in the future.

A Los Angeles court wasn’t convinced that statements made in the wake of Charney’s termination defamed him.

Gildan executives said American Apparel can make good on their $88 million investment in the brand.

Interest from Gildan Activewear, Color Image Apparel and possibly more bidders in the company’s facilities prompted the latest update on the company’s workforce.