American Apparel Inc. is a vertically integrated manufacturer, distributor and retailer of branded fashion basic apparel that provides various related products. Located in Tucson, Ariz., the firm operates in more than 278 retail stores in over 20 countries, including the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, United Kingdom, Ireland and Austria, to name a few. The company also operates a wholesale business that supplies various T-shirts and a number of other casual wear to distributors and screen printers.