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Experts Call for Latin ‘Textiles Mart’
Mexico and Latin America’s leading textile and apparel executives want a stronger textiles trading bloc…
Colombia Sets Temporary Duties on Textile, Apparel Imports
The country is attempting to tame a flood of sub-valued Chinese imports into the country.
Sephora Upping the Ante in Latin America
The beauty retailer plans to roll out at least 50 stores by 2016.
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Retailer was virtually exonerated of any guilt involving alleged bribery payouts to help hasten its expansion.
H&M Eyes Latin American Expansion
Retailer last week opened a 44,600-square-foot store in Mexico City’s luxury Santa Fe Mall.
Gap Eyes Latin American Expansion
It plans to enter Brazil as it embarks on an “exciting” expansion spree across the region.
Mexican Textiles Delay Chinese Anti-Piracy Deal; Work to Unify Industry
Apparel industry will partner with the textile, footwear and accessories sectors to launch a project to build…
Peru, Mexico Aim to Step Up Trade
Countries hope to boost apparel trade 50 percent by 2014 as part of their free trade agreement.
Spanish Fashion Firms Target Exports
The country lost 2,000 textile factories last year on the back of plunging retail sales and anemic lending…
Mexico’s Coppel Said Eyeing Expansion
The department store chain plans to open 250 stores by 2017 and is eyeing expansion in Brazil and Argentina.
Study Focuses on Mexican Sizing
Clothiers see big savings from survey showing Mexicans’ ideal sizes.
Brazil Battles to Protect Textile Sector
Country is facing growing criticism that it's virtually closed to international textile and apparel producers.
Mexico Aims to Boost Production for American and Domestic Brands
While U.S. apparel manufacturers are viewing Mexico as a fresh sourcing destination, the “massive” shift that…
Sephora to Open a Dozen Latin American Stores
Beauty retailer plans to open 10 to 12 locations by 2013 as it moves to capitalize on the region’s…
Mexico Eyes Antipiracy Deal With China
Country is seeking similar agreements with several regional apparel associations, which it intends to sign…