Importers Launch Legal Challenge on Chinese Shoes: Retail Week

This week, Heineken pushes for efficiency and to satisfy investor demands, while Amazon’s AI-driven revenue surges. At the same time, importing companies have launched a legal challenge against the compensatory duties on footwear from China, and major Mexican retailers Liverpool and Palacio de Hierro report sustained growth during 3Q25. 

Check out this week’s news:

Heineken Faces Pressure for Deeper Cost Cuts, Efficiency

Heineken, the world's second-largest beer maker, has pledged to increase revenue and cut costs, but investors and analysts are pressing for more aggressive steps, including potential plant closures, to boost business efficiency. The CEO is primarily challenged to deliver greater efficiency while reviving flagging volume growth, according to market observers.

Amazon 3Q25 Revenue Jumps 13%; AWS and AI Drive Profitability

Amazon closed 3Q25 with total revenues of US$180.2 billion, marking a 13% increase over the same period in 2024. Net profit for the quarter reached US$21.2 billion, a 37.9% rise compared to US$15.3 billion a year prior, largely driven by the performance of Amazon Web Services (AWS).

Walmex, Invex, and Mastercard Launch Co-Branded Credit Cards

Walmex aims to increase customers’ purchasing power, diversify consumption channels, and expand payment methods by facilitating access to credit, according to Santiago Benvenuto, Head of Financial Solutions for the unit. With 50% of payments in Mexico still made in cash, Benvenuto says it is an opportunity to drive digital payment adoption and support financial inclusion.

Mexican Importers Challenge SE Anti-Dumping Duties on Shoes

Importing companies have launched a legal challenge against the compensatory duties on footwear from China, implemented by the Ministry of Economy (SE) in September, to counter alleged dumping practices. The duties apply to shoes with a customs value below US$22.58 (MX$417.63) and range from US$0.54 to US$22.50 per pair, depending on the exporting Chinese company.

Liverpool, Palacio de Hierro Post 3Q25 Growth

El Puerto de Liverpool (Liverpool) and Grupo Palacio de Hierro (GPH) reported sustained growth during 3Q25. However, sharp contrasts in operational efficiency and the effects of strategic financial decisions resulted in diverging profitability, offering valuable insights for industry stakeholders.