Ivan Castano

Mexican designers are seeing a surge of interest thanks to Trump.

The industry has been boosted by the weak peso.

The threat of deportation and crackdown on immigration have stunted Hispanic demand for apparel, analysts say.

The Central American country says a panel cleared it of allegations by the USTR and AFL-CIO that it abused workers trying to unionize in the apparel sector.

Apparel manufacturers are struggling against lost orders as a result of the disaster, however.

Estimates for lost retail sales over the next year because of Hurricanes Irma and Maria range up to $15 billion, according to experts.

After shuttering 40,000 stores in the last few years, Brazil’s fashion retailers are expected to rebound in 2018, although uncertainties remain.

Mexican executives say there has been no letup in the amount of illegally imported apparel from Asia.

Mexican executives say there has been no letup in the amount of illegally imported apparel from Asia.

Elections in key markets such as Mexico and Brazil could unsettle consumers and dent an expected increase in retail sales.

Both companies aim to boost their working capital amid political uncertainties in Mexico and Brazil.

President Trump on Monday renewed threats to cut off aid to Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador in response to the 7,000-strong caravan.

Analysts believe the victory could boost the economy — and thus help retailers — but designers worry the new president’s far-right policies could impact creative freedom.

The renovations come as retail sales are beginning to rebound, with Mexico seeing fewer infections and deaths from COVID-19.

The increases in the region are being impacted by tight supplies of yarn and thread, however.

The unit in the Mitikha complex comes as the chain continues to expand and refurbish stores.

Mexico is expected to continue to lead the region, but overall sales are forecast to show significant slowdowns from last year and 2021.

While there could be rebounds in markets such as Brazil and Argentina, overall the outlook is soft.

Brazil’s biggest beauty brands are looking overseas for growth, as a host of indie brands increasingly gain market share domestically.

The fast-growing online fashion retailer is taking market share from traditional Mexican retailers.