American Apparel Again Warns It Could Go Bankrupt
The beleaguered apparel brand reported its second straight quarterly loss and said it might not survive the next 12 months.
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Why It's Trending: The clothing company has disclosed that it is running short on cash, and may therefore violate a loan covenant.
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Location: Los Angeles
Three-Year Growth: 524.6%
2004 Revenue: $127.9 million
Employees: 3,500
Founded: 1998
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