Description: American Apparel is returning to the physical realm. The iconic Los Angeles-based brand is preparing to open a flagship store in its home city later this year, its first foray back into brick-and-mortar shops after all its locations closed following a bankruptcy process.

Source: Bloomberg.com

Date: May 03, 2018

Link: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-05-03/american-apparel-is-venturing-back-into-brick-and-mortar-stores

Questions for discussion:

• Explain the strategic thinking and reasons for opening a retail presence?
• Do you think the brand can recover?
• What else would you advise management?