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A successful restructuring campaign has helped shore up the industry, which is expected to grow 13 percent…
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Industry battles competition and counterfeits.
U.S. Retailers Target South America
Emboldened by strong economic growth and booming consumer demand in Brazil and Mexico, companies are…
Gap Sets Plans for South American Expansion
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Brazil Looks to Boost Apparel and Textiles Sector
Government aid to industry vital for growth.
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Spain’s Springfield Eyes Global Expansion
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Guatemala Labor Practices Under Scrutiny
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The country's largest department store chain plans to open 40 stores by 2014.
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Mexico’s textile industry is confident a ballooning contraband trade can fall sharply in three years.