American Apparel Inc. said late Wednesday that its same-store sales climbed 29 percent in March.

The Los Angeles-based clothing retailer also said that for the first quarter ended March 31, same-store sales rose 38 percent. The retailer opened six new retail store locations in the first quarter.

The company expects to report full first quarter financial results May 12.

Shares in American Apparel were down 2.1 percent to $8.72 Thursday.