News
Eye
Author Oliver Balch's Long Trip
Travel meets politics in a first book by journalist Oliver Balch called "Viva South America! A Journey Through a Restless Continent."
– April 9, 2009
Business
Daslu's Tranchesi Released Awaiting Appeal
Eliana Tranchesi, owner of Rio fashion emporium Daslu, was released from prison late Friday while she appeals her conviction for forming a criminal ring.
– March 31, 2009
Business
In Brazil, Owner of Daslu Sentenced
Eliana Tranchesi, owner of the ultrachic São Paulo fashion emporium Daslu, given 94 years for fraud.
– March 27, 2009
Footwear News
Skechers Expands in South America
The footwear company opens new subsidiary in Chile.
– March 27, 2009
Footwear News
Shop Talk: Adidas, Louboutin and Omelle
Adidas adds SLVR store; Louboutin opens in Brazil; and Omelle goes online.
– March 19, 2009
Retail
Wal-Mart Sets Aggressive Growth
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is using its Every Day Low Price strategy to capture market share around the world.
– March 13, 2009
The Markets
Plains Cotton Goes Vertical With Acquisition
The Plains Cotton Cooperative Association has purchased the assets of Guatemalan denim manufacturer Koramsa, renaming the company Denimatrix.
– March 10, 2009
Business
Foreign Buyers Jump on Bargains in Brazil
Attractive prices prompted buyers at Brazil’s two biannual fashion events.
– February 25, 2009
Accessories
Findings: Project Handbags... Jessica Simpson's Jewelry...
Diane von Furstenberg staged an accessories competition to help women in developing nations advance their businesses.
– February 9, 2009
Fashion
Obit: Lucia Moreira Salles, Famed Model
Lucia Moreira Salles, a former model and muse to both Valentino and Coco Chanel, died Saturday.
– January 27, 2009
Globe
The List: 5 Most Optimistic Countries
The most optimistic countries and regions for 2009.
– January 22, 2009
Footwear News
Brazilians Bank on Local Demand
Despite global economic turmoil, footwear players upbeat that a healthy domestic business can help offset export losses.
– January 19, 2009
