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31 January 2003
Record breaking sales for adidas Salomon in 02
30 January 2003
Footwear buyers` group defies downturn in spending
Reebok profits soar in fourth quarter `02
Reebok profits soar in fourth quarter `02
29 January 2003
US cattle slaughter down in December
UK furniture retailer moves to expand offering with leather lines
Uruguayan leather exports tumble 18% in November
Double recognition for APLF organisers
SATRA guide identifies health risks
Richina names the day for share issue
Ukrainian land reform programme makes progress
Sixth case of Japanese BSE identified
Russian trade surplus falls in ‘02
Clearer objectives set for EU agricultural policy
Mosstrich profits soar in 2002
Mosstrich profits soar in 2002
Coach to open 100 new US stores
Thailand tempts Hong Kong investors
Punjab leather stitching centres to improve exports
28 January 2003
Callaway branches out into golfing footwear
Danier Leather profits up in second quarter, comparable sales down
27 January 2003
South African luxury goods boom
Overhaul revives Thai Tanning Organisation
Overhaul revives Thai Tanning Organisation
Tragedy strikes again at Trussardi
24 January 2003
Plans for new Chinese footwear production zone unveiled
Japanese cattle imports to drop 30%
LVMH reports strong growth
Job losses at US leather accessories manufacturer
LVMH reports strong growth
Job losses at US leather accessories manufacturer
Phoenix footwear flourishes as sales surge
New York manufacturer Jones Apparel makes job cuts
‘Eco-sandals’ step out of the Amazon
South African wattle extractors regroup
Wrongful closure damages for Greek tannery
23 January 2003
Coach earnings soar on strong US and Japanese sales
Coach earnings soar on strong US and Japanese sales
22 January 2003
Bangladesh leather rides export wave
21 January 2003
Farmers threaten sheep protest
Russian government unveils meat quota plans
Bulgarians invest US$2 million in Mpumalanga
Brantano Group’s profits surge during 2002
Raichle returns to its Swiss roots
More UK shoe brands move to outsource production
More UK shoe brands move to outsource production
20 January 2003
British soldiers snub standard issue boots
Calcutta leather makers protest again
Ukraine moves to join UN food programme
US cattle on feed down 8% on January 1
US cattle on feed down 8% on January 1
17 January 2003
US sporting footwear sales stumble in second half 2002
Central American countries commit to CAFTA
It’s a WRAP
Improved margins and holiday sales boost Coach profits
British United Shoe Machinery relocate
Shoes and textiles from China to be vetted according to tables
Smuggled garments and shoes seized
Slovakian shoe production on the rise
Au revoir but not goodbye...
Expensive euro forces innovation
Opportunity for Turks
Spring reopening for FBO plant
Spring reopening for FBO facility
16 January 2003
UK footwear and leather makers shed yet more jobs
PPCS buyout hopes recede
Footstar announces new appointment
Austria’s Gabor axes 300 jobs
15 January 2003
French leather industry elects new representatives
French leather industry elects new representatives
Irish cattle slaughter down 14.8% in November 2002
New senior appointment at Texon
No change in U.S. hides and skins export outlook
14 January 2003
Philippines footwear sector records growth amid competition
Source International showcases complete supply chain
Brazil – first road show a success
ECCO sales top one million in UK
Pakistan garment makers complain about visa delays
Pakistan garment makers complain of visa delays
Indian saddlery industry in Kanpur sees increase
Clarks footwear moves to close Kendal factory
New Zealand`s Lowe blocks Richmond buyout
New Zealand’s Lowe acts to block Richmond takeover
Clarks footwear moves to close Kendal factory
13 January 2003
War worries fail to deter visitors to Istanbul Leather Days
War worries fail to deter visitors to Istanbul leather days
Wolverine names Neal as Hush Puppies new President
Stride Rite sees gain in quarterly sales
10 January 2003
‘Little Italy’ to be established in St Petersburg
09 January 2003
Russian tanneries earmarked for sale
Russian tanneries earmarked for sale
08 January 2003
International sales boost Nike profits
German footwear sales slump in November
German footwear sales slump in November
Spears sues Skechers
Russians import 34% more meat in 2002
07 January 2003
Chemicals producer opens new silica laboratory in Brazil
Ukrainian economic outlook positive
Study upbeat on Ukrainian economic prospects
Armenia joins WTO
06 January 2003
The fall and fall of UK leather manufacturing
Russian inflation gap narrows
Brazilian tanneries forced to reduce profit margins
Brazilian government moves to boost value added leather exports
Brazilian government moves to add value to leather exports
The fall and fall of UK leather manufacturing
03 January 2003
Brazilian footwear manufacturer strengthens Mexican presence
Russian economy fires on all cylinders in 2002
02 January 2003
`World`s biggest` fellmongery opens for business
`World`s biggest` fellmongery opens for business
Pakistan leather exports down 33% in November
Leather cargo plane crashes
01 January 2003
Buckman Brazil to expand with new laboratory

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