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Mexican executives say there has been no letup in the amount of illegally imported apparel from Asia.
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Thor Urbana's developments include malls in Tijuana and in the beach resort town of Riviera Nayarit.
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The Brazilian textile and apparel industries are forecast to grow by close to 11 percent in 2018 as the…
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After shuttering 40,000 stores in the last few years, Brazil's fashion retailers are expected to rebound in…
Puerto Rico’s Holiday Sales Up, But Retailers Face Longterm Struggles
Estimates for lost retail sales over the next year because of Hurricanes Irma and Maria range up to $15…
Mexico Textiles Sector Agrees to 5-Year NAFTA Review as Risks Loom
The agreement for the review is aimed at keeping the Tariff Preference Level to source key clothing…
Mexican Earthquake Said to Have Spared Apparel Supply Chain
Apparel manufacturers are struggling against lost orders as a result of the disaster, however.
Mexico Quake Could Trigger $3.6 Billion in Retail Losses
Many stores remain fully or partially closed as the city continues to dig out from the devastating quake.
Retail in Barcelona Stalls After Terror Attack
Sales in some stores have fallen by half since the attacks that killed 13 people.
Brazil Moves to Eradicate 10,000 Sweatshops in São Paulo Area
The AFL-CIO alleges the illegal factories employ workers in sub-standard conditions.
Mexican Apparel Makers Set Out Stance for NAFTA Renegotiation
The Mexican industry is pressing for the U.S. to maintain the TPL provisions of the pact.
Haitian Apparel Workers Threaten Strike Unless Wages Increased
The workers are demanding an increase in pay to 800 gourdes a day, or $12.70.