American Apparel Explores Move, Sale
After firing founder and CEO Dov Charney, American Apparel has been through a lot the past few years and according to several sources, the apparel retailer and wholesaler is exploring a move out of its long-time home in Los Angeles and a possible sale.
Sources note that it is considering a move to either North Carolina or Tennessee, which could save the company a significant amount of money. The company eliminated about 500 jobs this year and as California plans to raise its minimum wage to $15 an hour over the next four years, the move could result in significant labor savings as the minimum wage in those states hovers around $7.25.
The company also has hired an investment bank to explore a possible sale, Fortune.com reports. “As we have regularly communicated to employees, vendors and customers, we continuously evaluate strategic alternatives.” Any sale may be complicated due to a lawsuit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, under which former employees are suing for “wrongful termination, failure to pay overtime and retaliation for expressing concerns about working conditions and discrimination.”
Chocolate Inn / Taylor & Grant Donates to Project Water 2016 Program
Chocolate Inn / Taylor & Grant provided mints and gum to Project Water, a non-profit initiative which helps distribute drinking water to the homeless throughout Toronto. “We are proud to contribute to such an essential initiative, we look forward to participating next year.” said Danielle Dawson, vice president of national accounts for Chocolate Inn / Taylor & Grant. In addition to providing water to the homeless, Project Water also provides the homeless with bags that feature essentials such as sunscreen, sunglasses, hats, gum, and mints which Chocolate Inn / Taylor & Grant gladly provided.
4imprint Named Top Place to Work
Great Place to Work® and Fortune® have named promotional products retailer 4imprint, Inc., one of the 10 Best Workplaces in Advertising & Marketing. This marks 4imprint’s second year on that list.
Goldstar Hires Azmitia
Goldstar announced the addition of Natalie Azmitia as the new Western regional sales manager. Natalie brings more than five years of industry experience and comes with a design and sales background. Prior to joining Goldstar, she was with a respectable supplier and Southern California distributor working alongside their SVP of marketing and vendor relations. She resides in Southern California and can be reached at or 818-359-5444.