Gildan has lofty hopes for once-risqué American Apparel

Gildan Activewear Inc. has big plans for American Apparel.
Since buying the iconic L.A. brand at a bankruptcy auction this year, the Canadian maker of T-shirts and underwear has rebuilt inventory and ramped up shipments to wholesalers. It’s now preparing to relaunch the e-commerce website, while also aiming to boost exports and explore retail opportunities.
“At the end of the day we will do very well with this brand,” chief executive officer Glenn Chamandy said on a conference