American Apparel to Open in Hawaii

Waikiki, Hawaii American Apparel Inc. plans to open its first Hawaii store in Waikiki. It will enter a growing retail core on Kalakaua Avenue near Lewers Street, which is already occupied by fashion retailers such as Gucci, Hugo Boss, Diesel, Max Mara, Fossil, Oakley, Chrome Hearts, Prada, TOD’s, Coach and Yves Saint Laurent.

Adding a store in Hawaii, a major international tourist destination, is part of American Apparel’s aggressive expansion strategy, which has seen it open 180 stores in 13 countries during the past four years.