Despite what its name might imply, American Apparel is now based in Canada.
- America is the place where countless brands were born, but mergers and acquisitions over the years have transported several brands overseas.
- We compiled a list of the 16 most unexpected brands that actually aren't US-based.
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America is the birthplace of a plethora of brands, but you might be surprised to learn that even some of the most popular brands stateside are actually based elsewhere.
Business can be volatile and fast moving, and mergers and acquisitions are part of the game. As a result, today several iconic brands common in American culture are now based elsewhere.
We took a look at some of the most surprising companies that are actually based overseas.
Take a look below: