Gap Sales Miss Expectations After Old Navy, Athleta Fall Short
The brands Gap and Banana Republic beat comparable sales estimates.
Mexico City, Mexico
Retail
Mexico Wants Adidas to Pay Up After Indigenous-Inspired Collaboration with Willy Chavarria
Mexico is pursuing possible legal action against Adidas after Chavarria released the 'Oaxaca Slip On,' which allegedly copies the traditional, Indigenous huarache sandal without credit or benefit to local artisans.
Mexico Wants Adidas to Pay Up After Indigenous-Inspired Collaboration with Willy Chavarria
Mexico is pursuing possible legal action against Adidas after Chavarria released the 'Oaxaca Slip On,' which allegedly copies the traditional, Indigenous huarache sandal without credit or benefit to local artisans.
Global Markets
Online Battle Heats Up in Latin America
Despite social unrest and a sluggish economy, Latin America’s fashion e-commerce sector is forecast to grow by more than 20 percent each year from 2019 to 2021. Here’s how to get in on the action.
Online Battle Heats Up in Latin America
Despite social unrest and a sluggish economy, Latin America’s fashion e-commerce sector is forecast to grow by more than 20 percent each year from 2019 to 2021. Here’s how to get in on the action.
Media
Vogue Mexico Cover Spotlights Transgender 'Muxe' Women
A culture of indigenous transgender women that has been part of southern Mexico's heritage for centuries is highlighted in the latest issue.
Vogue Mexico Cover Spotlights Transgender 'Muxe' Women
A culture of indigenous transgender women that has been part of southern Mexico's heritage for centuries is highlighted in the latest issue.
Luxury
Mexico Calls out Louis Vuitton for Using Traditional Pattern
In June, the Mexican government also questioned Carolina Herrera for 'cultural appropriation' of indigenous patterns.
Mexico Calls out Louis Vuitton for Using Traditional Pattern
In June, the Mexican government also questioned Carolina Herrera for 'cultural appropriation' of indigenous patterns.
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News & Analysis
Amazon Launches First Debit Card in Mexico
As part of its e-commerce push, the e-commerce giant has launched its first-ever debit card in Mexico.
Amazon Launches First Debit Card in Mexico
As part of its e-commerce push, the e-commerce giant has launched its first-ever debit card in Mexico.
Global Markets
The Growing Power of Latin Fashion Media
Latin America boasts a colourful deck of beloved, local magazines that continue to persuade loyal readers to buy fashion and luxury, despite turbulent times for print media.
The Growing Power of Latin Fashion Media
Latin America boasts a colourful deck of beloved, local magazines that continue to persuade loyal readers to buy fashion and luxury, despite turbulent times for print media.
News & Analysis
Amazon Becomes Mexico's Top Online Retailer in 2017, Says Report
According to a Euromonitor International report, the e-commerce giant likely doubled its sales to become the biggest internet retailer in Mexico this year, helping to grow the country's nascent e-commerce market by a third,
Amazon Becomes Mexico's Top Online Retailer in 2017, Says Report
According to a Euromonitor International report, the e-commerce giant likely doubled its sales to become the biggest internet retailer in Mexico this year, helping to grow the country's nascent e-commerce market by a third,
Global Markets
Amazon's Arrival Leaves Mexican E-Commerce Pioneer in the Dust
El Puerto de Liverpool, one of the first Mexican retailers to sell online, is quickly falling behind newer arrivals. Is it too late to catch up?
Amazon's Arrival Leaves Mexican E-Commerce Pioneer in the Dust
El Puerto de Liverpool, one of the first Mexican retailers to sell online, is quickly falling behind newer arrivals. Is it too late to catch up?
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News & Analysis
Why Amazon Orders in Mexico Need Cash and the Corner Store
While China and India have faced similar challenges, their workaround—allowing delivery people to accept cash payments—isn’t an option in Mexico because of the nation’s sky-high rates of assaults and robberies.
Why Amazon Orders in Mexico Need Cash and the Corner Store
While China and India have faced similar challenges, their workaround—allowing delivery people to accept cash payments—isn’t an option in Mexico because of the nation’s sky-high rates of assaults and robberies.
News & Analysis
Amazon Launches Cash Payments in Mexico
While the strategy aims to expand Amazon's customer base in a country where shoppers often earn their living in paper currency, it could also help to win market share from rival Wal-Mart de Mexico.
Amazon Launches Cash Payments in Mexico
While the strategy aims to expand Amazon's customer base in a country where shoppers often earn their living in paper currency, it could also help to win market share from rival Wal-Mart de Mexico.
News & Analysis
Report: Amazon Plans Mega-Warehouse for Mexico Expansion
Expected to be completed next year, the facility would triple Amazon's distribution space in Mexico, home to around 120 million potential customers.
Report: Amazon Plans Mega-Warehouse for Mexico Expansion
Expected to be completed next year, the facility would triple Amazon's distribution space in Mexico, home to around 120 million potential customers.
News & Analysis
Latin America's Fashion Business Billionaires
At least 30 percent of Latin American billionaires can thank the fashion business for part of their fortunes. But how did these fascinating characters get to the top?
Latin America's Fashion Business Billionaires
At least 30 percent of Latin American billionaires can thank the fashion business for part of their fortunes. But how did these fascinating characters get to the top?
The News in Brief
Fashion Startup Founder Pleads Guilty in $300 Million Fraud
Christine Hunsicker admitted she falsified financial statements to promote CaaStle Inc. as a valuable, growing business when in reality it was struggling.
Victoria’s Secret Forecasts Its Best Year Since L Brands Split
The underwear company is anticipating net sales of at least $6.85 billion in the current fiscal year, exceeding analyst estimates and marking the highest revenue since its split from L Brands Inc in 2021.
Uniqlo Aims to Grow Tenfold in India With Summer-Centric Clothes
The Japanese brand is accelerating its expansion in India to capture a greater share of the rapidly growing apparel market and affluent consumer base.
Oasis Pressures Kao in Latest Japan Activist Investor Push
Activist fund Oasis Management Co. is calling on the Japanese personal care company to convene an extraordinary general meeting, seeking a probe into its supply-chain risk management and internal control.
American Eagle Forecasts Sales Growth Above Estimates on Demand From Wealthy Shoppers
The retailer surpassed annual sales forecasts but expects a $60 million drag from import tariffs in the first half of 2026.
Missoni Family Exits Namesake Brand
The transaction gives FSI, a Milan-based private equity fund, a controlling share in the Italian luxury house, as more founder-owned brands turn to investors to fund growth and weather a tough global market.
Ross Stores Forecasts Annual Sales Above Estimates on Resilient Demand for Discounted Apparel
Spend growth at off-price chains is among the strongest in retail, with gains across all income segments.