Central America makers eye export surge under Trump
Central America could benefit from a NAFTA re-write under US president-elect Donald Trump, according to local executives, who are optimistic…
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Sae-A sets up Costa Rica’s first spinning mill
Korea's largest apparel manufacturing and export company has began bulk production at Costa Rica’s first spinning mill – and plans…
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COSTA RICA: Hanesbrands axes 1,200 jobs in Vietnam move
After 40 years in Costa Rica, Hanesbrands has decided to move its men's boxers production to Vietnam and will dismiss…
IN THE MONEY: Gildan taps Costa Rica to tackle capacity issues
Ongoing plans for investment in additional manufacturing capacity have seen apparel maker Gildan Activewear home in on Guanacaste in Costa…
ByCENTRAL AMERICA: Cortefiel eyes growth after Costa Rica opening
Spanish fashion retailer Cortefiel will continue expanding in Central and Latin America following its arrival in Costa Rica, a company…
COSTA RICA: Three VF factories closing as exports struggle
US apparel maker VF Corporation has announced plans to close three factories in Costa Rica and dismiss 400 workers amid…
COSTA RICA: Textiles sector confident DR-CAFTA will be passed
Costa Rica’s textiles industry is confident that the DR-CAFTA agreement will be implemented in the Central American nation this spring,…
COSTA RICA: Textiles group denies slave-like maquila jobs
Costa Rica’s top textiles federation Camara Textil Costaricense (CATECO) has rejected reports that the country employs textile workers in slave-like…