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Which Way, L.A.?

American Apparel Hangs by a Thread

Since firing the founder, Dov Charney, late last year, new management has been struggling to keep American Apparel in business. Last week, it announced that sales are down, losses are bigger than ever, and bankruptcy may be on the horizon. Matthew Townsend reports for Bloomberg Businessweek . Dov Charney

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By Warren Olney • Aug 25, 2015 • 19m Listen

Since firing the founder, Dov Charney, late last year, new management has been struggling to keep American Apparel in business. Last week, it announced that sales are down, losses are bigger than ever, and bankruptcy may be on the horizon. Matthew Townsend reports for Bloomberg Businessweek.

Dov Charney

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Jenny Hamel

    KCRW

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    Paul von Zielbauer

    Producer, 'To the Point'

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    Matt Townsend

    Bloomberg BusinessWeek

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    Jan Hubner

    General Brotherhood of Workers of American Apparel

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    Ilse Metchek

    California Fashion Association

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