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JBS names new global CEO

Brazil-headquartered food group and tannery owner JBS has announced that Wesley Batista Filho (pictured left) will become global chief executive officer of the company from January 2027 as part of a planned leadership transition.Mr Batista Filho... Free Content

14 August 2026
GB Only 150 of Aston Martin’s new model will be made
DE B2C drives growth for Birkenstock
GB Harvey Nichols stores under review after Frasers acquisition
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US Actual Slaughter Under Federal Inspection - 01.08.26
13 August 2026
US A year of strong growth for Tapestry
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BR Leather export values are down but weight is up for Brazil
AE Start-up aims to make on-site water treatment more accessible
GB Responsible deer management needed, says Billy Tannery
12 August 2026
US Tandy Leather turns a corner
EU New EU measures on packaging apply from August 12
NZ NZ farmers support renewable energy but have some concerns
US Special California event will become a fixture for Bentley
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11 August 2026
IT Lineapelle confirms 1,000 exhibitors are ready for September
BR Brazilian footwear companies make ESG progress
PK Transport strike causes concern to Pakistan leather sector
TH Songmont reunites Thai trio for Mother’s Day campaign
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10 August 2026
CL Italy appeals to start-up leathergoods brand
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CN Researchers in China urged to play a bigger role in global industry
DE Boardroom change for Birkenstock as Arnault bows out
ID JBS and Indonesia’s wealth fund team up for protein investments
07 August 2026
CN China still the sticking point for US beef exports in H1
BR Protein’s popularity can be a plus for leather, CICB chair says
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EG Egyptian delegation to visit Italy
US Actual Slaughter Under Federal Inspection - 25.07.26
06 August 2026
DE Shift to electric cars makes its mark in Germany
GB Le Marche brands to showcase their craftsmanship at Birmingham event
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IT North American demand boosts Ferragamo
ID Indonesian institutions advance sustainable leather education
05 August 2026
US Growth for Jimmy Choo helps Capri
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TW Taiwan renovation project complete for Hermès
US Lear reports growth in automotive seating business
FR Groupe Lécuyer acquires Moreau Paris
04 August 2026
CO A strong showing for leather and shoe companies at Colombiatex
US Bison boost as EU market opens up
PE Peru possibilities for Brazilian suppliers
US PrimeAsia invests in grazing management initiative
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03 August 2026
US Cattle prices weigh on Tyson’s results
US Right foot forward for Steve Madden
DE Memorial book honours Tom Schneider's legacy
MX LHCA explores better connections to Mexico
31 July 2026
CN Growth goes on for leather garments in China
KE Kenya commissions leather park water supply
US Actual Slaughter Under Federal Inspection - 18.07.26
AT End of an era for Ivan Kral
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30 July 2026
CN Leather footwear holds its value in China figures
US Birkenstock continues opening spree with US focus
FR Confirmation of Hermès as luxury’s second force
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DE TFL promotes bio-based tanning at ACLE
29 July 2026
GB Retail group Frasers invests in Burberry
CN China imports more raw hides and skins, but pays less
UY Uruguay leather exports decline in H1 2026
FR Kering returns to growth as leather brands improve
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28 July 2026
IT Naples to host preview event for Lineapelle and Simac-Tanning Tech
GB Bentley celebrates 80 years of Crewe craftsmanship
IT Gemata outlines new leadership team and growth strategy
FR First-half figures down by 3% but LVMH encouraged
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27 July 2026
AU A second Sydney store for Hermès
ZA SADC leather agenda moves forward

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