Colombia
Did Trump’s Colombia Dustup Reveal His True Tariff Motivations?
A short-lived tariff feud with the Latin American nation underscored the president's propensity to use…
Nearshoring Boom Isn’t Just a Mirage, Western Hemisphere Suppliers Say
Manufacturers in the Americas say buyers are increasingly looking for higher quality, shorter lead times and…
Sourcing at Magic: Experts Speak to the Evolution of Nearshoring
The concept of nearshoring has graduated from a possibility to a trend to a bona-fide sourcing strategy in…
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Maersk Makes More LatAm Investments Amid Nearshoring Boom
The logistics giant opened fulfillment centers in Colombia and Panama, with the former serving CPG and…
CBP, Guatemala and Colombia Sign Supply Chain Security Agreement
The Mutual Recognition Arrangement represents an agreement on strengthening supply chain security.
Kingpins Explores Opportunities in South America
Kingpins is heading to Colombia for an invitation-only event exploring new opportunities in South America.
Denim Loosens Up at Colombiamoda
Denim brands at Colombiamoda expanded their collections beyond body-hugging fits to include wide-leg jeans…
Denim Takes Over the Runway at Colombiamoda
The runway at Colombiamoda in Medellín July 26-28 was home to new denim looks by designers, students and…
Is Nearshoring the Next Trend in Sourcing?
Proximity is a big perk for U.S. brands looking for close-to-home production.
Colombiamoda & Colombiatex Unite to Reactivate Colombia’s Fashion Industry
For the first time ever, two key trade shows in the Americas—Colombiatex and Colombiamoda—will be held…
Colombian Apparel Players Battle Asian Imports
"The government needs to decide if it wants to protect employment here or hand it to Asian countries," said…
Colombian Brands Take Protective Apparel to International Markets
Colombia's fashion industry is attracting international orders for new collections featuring anti-fluid…
Latin American Makers Scramble to Stem Losses as Brands Scrap Orders
"We are in a critical situation," said Cavalier Fashion Group's Eric Levy. "We have enough cash to survive…
Amid Trade Uncertainty, Colombia Offers Alternative Sourcing Destination
By positioning itself as a "one-stop-shop" alternative in Latin America, Colombia's prominent presence in the…
Why the Colombian Fashion Industry is Leading the Region on Sustainability
Colombia has been taking sustainability seriously by actively this social responsibility issue, making it the…