American Apparel is one of the leading, public companies in the world that is a manufacturer, distributor, and retailer of clothing for men, women, kids and dogs. The company operates more than 260 stores in over 20 countries worldwide, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Australia, Japan, South Korea and China. It works with a team of nearly 10,000 employees. American Apparel maintains an online store for its customers. The company operates one of the largest garment factories in the United States. It offers knitting, dyeing, cutting, sewing, photography, marketing, distribution, and design services.