American Apparel, Inc. has announced a exclusive partnership with LAB CONCEPT to bring the brand to the Admiralty district in Hong Kong. The 1,500 square foot space in LAB CONCEPT is on par with urban American Apparel standalone stores internationally and will feature the company's signature basics, dresses, shoes, swimwear, and its California select vintage products, as well as exclusive items for the Asian market. The LAB CONCEPT partnership is part of a continuing trend with American Apparel's expansion, particularly in China and Hong Kong. The company previously operated a pop-up space in LAB CONCEPT last year. In 2012, American Apparel opened stores in Shanghai's Joy City Mall and Beijing's Parkview Green Mall, the latter of which is owned and operated by the Parkview Group headquartered in Hong Kong.

American Apparel, Inc. announced preliminary sales for the month ended April 30, 2013. On a preliminary basis, total net sales for April 2013 were $49.8 million, an increase of 4% over the prior year period. Comparable sales increased 3%, which included a 4% increase in comparable store sales for its retail store channel and a 2% decrease in net sales for its online channel. Wholesale net sales increased 7% for the month of April.

American Apparel, Inc. announced unaudited consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2013. For the quarter, net sales were $138,060,000 against $132,660,000 for the same period a year ago. Loss from operations was $10,477,000 against $9,795,000 for the same period a year ago. Loss before income taxes was $46,044,000 against $7,589,000 for the same period a year ago. Net loss was $46,511,000 or $0.42 per basic and diluted share against $7,891,000 or $0.07 per basic and diluted share for the same period a year ago. Consolidated adjusted EBITDA was $639,000 against $2,010,000 for the same period a year ago. Net cash used in operating activities was $6,008,000 against $8,646,000 in the same period a year ago. Capital expenditures were $7,354,000 against $3,690,000 in the same period a year ago. For 2013, the company is reiterating its outlook for adjusted EBITDA to be in the range of $47 million to $54 million. This outlook assumes net sales between $652 million and $660 million. Raw material costs are estimated at current prices and foreign currency exchange rates are estimated to remain at current levels.