Ivan Castano Freeman
Articles by Ivan Castano Freeman
Peru to double textile and apparel exports by 2017
22 April 2013
Peru plans to double its textile and apparel exports by 2017 and invest over $60m to promote its key designer brands in international markets.
just-style management briefing: Latam consumers follow global brand trends
3 August 2012
Louis Vuitton, Gucci and Salvatore Ferragamo are Latin America's leading luxury brands, according to industry observers who add the region's elite follow global trends when it comes to choosing their favourite labels.
just-style management briefing: Challenges face luxury retailers in Latin America
1 August 2012
Latin America's luxury apparel market is poised for strong growth - yet high import tariffs in some countries, most notably Brazil, and a large counterfeit trade in Mexico could keep some brands at bay, industry observers say.
BRAZIL: Premiere Brasil fair kicks off spring/summer 2013
19 January 2012
MEXICO: HTA Xtra workers return after four-year strike
12 January 2012
HONDURAS: Textile mills shift to El Salvador, Nicaragua
12 January 2012
Mexican makers plea for tougher transport security
6 January 2012
MEXICO: Shoe industry calls for action on Chinese imports
19 December 2011
PERU: Higher prices lift apparel exports by 27%
19 December 2011
ARGENTINA: Textiles industry facing "difficult" times
7 December 2011
MEXICO: Rising contraband forces 200 apparel mills to close
7 December 2011
Mexican shoe makers lifted by Inditex expansion
31 October 2011
Speaking with style: Kim Glas, US Department of Commerce
20 September 2011
Global sourcing pledges for Mexico's shoe sector
13 September 2011
Zara defends stance in Brazil sweatshop row
26 August 2011
SPAIN: Mango makes big bet on Russian retail
18 August 2011
ANALYSIS: Colombia scrambles to find new textile markets
9 August 2011
MEXICO: To more than double cotton production
8 August 2011
Argentina's apparel industry upbeat on growth
22 July 2011
Mexico steps up measures to boost competitiveness
19 July 2011
ARGENTINA: Clothing sweatshops "on the rise"
8 July 2011
Albania seeks sourcing from European brands
7 July 2011
