Honduras
Exclusive: Shock as Tegra to Shutter Nicaragua, Honduras Factories
The plants in line to be shuttered employ more than 5,000 workers and would be a severe blow to the…
Nicaragua Export Drop Seen Less Than Feared
The anticipated fall is a vast improvement from forecasts earlier this year as the nation has quickly…
Twin Hurricanes Force Gildan to Shut Nicaraguan, Honduran Factories
A lack of raw materials has caused apparel factory closures in the wake of Hurricanes Eta and Iota, affecting…
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How Much Will Twin Storms Damage Central America Garment Exports?
Estimates are that tropical storms Iota and Eta could cost the region $200 million in lost apparel exports to…
Central American Garment Workers Seek $20 Million ‘Shared Responsibility’ Fund
Unions representing garment workers in the region are seeking a commitment from brands to aid in compensating…
Central American Factories Accused of Exploiting Workers During COVID-19 Crisis
Labor activists are charging the owners of "maquiladoras" of using the COVID-19 pandemic as an excuse to…
Wages Set to Rise 38 Percent by 2023 for Apparel Workers in Honduras
Honduran textile and apparel industry workers will see a minimum wage increase of 38.5 percent over the next…
Honduras Sets Sights on Commanding More Apparel Share by 2020
Central America has gained traction as a speedier sourcing option for U.S. companies, and Honduras wants to…
Speed and Decision Making are Key in Western Hemisphere Sourcing
In sports, the saying is "You can't teach speed." In global sourcing, "speed to market" can be realized with…
New Investment Positions Honduras for Bigger US Market Share
Honduras is expanding capabilities to become a bigger player in the U.S. and Europe.
Hampshire Group Considers Wind Down of Operations
It could be curtains for Hampshire Group.
Thread Expands Offering to Include Reduced Minimums for Makers and Small Manufacturers
It's been a busy month so far for Pittsburgh's Thread International.
Timberland Turns to Recycled Plastic Bottles for Spring ’17
Outdoor lifestyle brand Timberland and responsible fabric manufacturer Thread International have a new…
Thread International Wants to Weave Sustainability in the World’s Poorest Countries
To hear Ian Rosenberger tell it, the idea behind his Pittsburgh-based start-up Thread International was very…
US and Honduras Sign Labor Rights Agreement
The United States and Honduras have agreed on a landmark rights commitment expected to improve the regions'…