Flash ReportAmerican Apparel’s Restarting After Traveling the Road to Bankruptcy Coresight Research October 5, 2015 Executive Summary Despite its controversial advertisements and the scandals surrounding its founder and former CEO, in the end, what matters for American Apparel is customer demand. On August 17, 2015, the company reported that it had experienced its 10th consecutive quarterly loss in the second quarter, with sales falling 17%. The company subsequently filed for bankruptcy on October 5, which will lighten its debt load and let its new management team begin the company’s turnaround. Please Login to read the full report. Not a member? To access this content for free, register for a free account. This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: Retail Under Pressure: How Will Tariffs Disrupt the Back-to-School and Holiday Seasons?US Holiday 2025: Early Outlook—Improving Signals, But Will It Last?Holiday 2025 Survey Insights: Government Shutdown Impacts One-Third of Holiday ShoppersWeekly US and UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 6: Bargain Hunt and Liberated Brands To Close About 200 Stores