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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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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,

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?

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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.

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.

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.

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?