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El Palacio de Hierro Through the Years
Mexico’s leading luxury department store chain traces its roots to French-Mexican entrepreneurs.
Mexican Beauty Market Barrels Along
The country’s beauty industry is expected to continue on a roll by growing 6 percent to just over $10 billion…
Mexican Firms Stress Social Media
Facebook users have surpassed those having computers, experts said during the Intermoda IM sourcing fair here.
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Colombiamoda Fashion Fair Doubles Sourcing Contracts
A growing number of international buyers were drawn to Colombia’s largest fashion trade fair.
Mexico Aims to Boost Apparel Sector
A deal with China over imports is in the works, as is government support for manufacturing.
Mexico, China To Boost Customs Cooperation
In a joint statement, textile and apparel industry chambers Canaintex and Canaive said a deal must be reached.
Mango Aims to Double Sales by 2019
The Spanish fast-fashion chain also plans to roll out 5,200 stores to operate 7,800 units by then.
El Palacio Opens Third Upscale Home Store
Casa Palacio, the luxury furniture and home ware chain, has arrived in Mexico City’s posh Santa Fe shopping…
Peru Aims to Raise Fashion Profile
The country plans to invest at least $60 million by 2017 to promote its key designer brands in international…
PeruModa Aims to Grow
The Peruvian textiles sourcing fair hopes to double proceeds to $220 million next year as it moves to become…
Moda Holding Seeks Acquisitions in Mexico
Nexxus is scouring Mexico for “financially solid and well managed” apparel and footwear brands.
U.S. Buyers Set to Increase Colombian Sourcing as Medellín Fair ‘Impresses’
Buyers are excited about sourcing opportunities in Colombia, sharply boosting orders during the Colombiatex…
Colombia Targets Overseas Markets
The jump will occur due to increased U.S. demand and a free trade agreement with the European Union.
Peruvian Textiles See Strong Growth on Export Expansion
The fast-growing South American nation forecasts exports will jump 5 percent to $2.2 billion this year.