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May 2018

31 May 2018
GB Ban ‘sustainability’, says footwear start-up
BE COTANCE prepares for its fiftieth anniversary
AT New COTANCE president calls for more unity
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US Michael Kors interested in further luxury acquisitions
MX Mexican governor wants to offer more support to footwear industry
30 May 2018
BR Strike in Brazil will lower tanners’ output by 1.5 million hides
AT New president of COTANCE named
NL Stahl sets its sights on the aviation interior market
IT Assomac celebrates successful year despite “international uncertainty”
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ZW Expert help for Zimbabwe’s leather sector
29 May 2018
US US says it will move ahead with new tariffs on Chinese imports
DE Gallery SHOES will expand again for third edition
Leather Pipeline: Leather must capitalise on new footwear opportunities
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CO China approves Colombia’s FMD-free status
BE Belgian tannery launches photography competition
25 May 2018
IN Tata International hosts Hotter at Dewas tannery
GB Clarks feels the weight of “increasing cost pressures”
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HK International Luxury Conference heads to Hong Kong
US New Hermès store brings old craftsmanship to Silicon Valley
US Actual slaughter under federal inspection - 12.05.18
24 May 2018
CN PrimeAsia China hosts university students
GB Transitioning Aston Martin sees fall in profit
FR 100 luxury companies generated $217bn - Deloitte
GB LWG insists Eurofins move will mean “no material change”
IN Kanpur tanneries threatened with three-month closure
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23 May 2018
NL Young consumers expect high-end shoes to be “sustainable and authentic”
IT Lectra helps furniture firm make more use of each hide
US Former Eagle Ottawa execs take over as GST exits Chapter 11
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CH Richemont increases its focus on leathergoods
FR Louis Vuitton taps into FIFA World Cup fever
22 May 2018
CA Canadian bespoke footwear brand starts sourcing in Brazil
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GB Organisers expect 5,000 visitors at Make It British
FR LVMH to present scented leathergoods collection
UY Uruguayan packer firm starts production again, eight years on
AU Former Australian minister seeks ban on live sheep exports to Gulf states
21 May 2018
FR CTC names new director general
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TH Thai tanner CPL to increase production by 40%
PY Artisan leather clusters are working in Paraguay
AO Sheep and goats to form part of IFAD farm project in Angola
MM Myanmar to set up special economic zone on border with China
18 May 2018
PT UITIC congress closes
FR Start-up leathergoods brands are ready to give something back
GB Mulberry’s fashion links boost apprenticeship scheme
BR Brands begin to take note of Brazil’s leather certification programme
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US Actual slaughter under federal inspection - 05.05.18
17 May 2018
PT LWG questions arise at UITIC Congress
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RW Indian delegation to visit Africa
PT Minister praises Portugal’s shoe sector
NL Champion of digital shoe technology defends leather Oxfords
PT Many industries would love footwear’s growth prospects
16 May 2018
GB Accessories keep Burberry buoyant
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BR Growth for Marfrig
LK Shoes let Sri Lankan leather exports down
BR April was a bright spot for Brazilian shoe companies
ZW Production gets underway at new Zimbabwe shoe factory
15 May 2018
DE Mercedes-Benz adds luxury of leather to new accessories collection
VN Middle East is a growth market for Vietnamese leather and footwear
CN Leather Pipeline: Respect for contracts continues to fade
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BR JBS says prospects for leather division are positive
US World Meat Congress to take place in Dallas
14 May 2018
MA Heusch takes its workshop programme to Morocco
AR Argentina: packer warns millions of hides will go to waste
AR Granddaughter resurrects Buenos Aires leathergoods brand
IT Tod’s CEO trusts in new strategic plan
GB Burberry puts its faith in leathergoods
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11 May 2018
FI REACH to impose stricter controls on phthalates
GB Bill Amberg curates special leather event for London Craft Week
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US Actual slaughter under federal inspection - 28.04.18
DE Mercedes-Benz continues strong start to 2018
FR ‘Inside LVMH’ programme comes to a conclusion
10 May 2018
GB Bridge of Weir to return to classic car event
US Strong start to 2018 for US beef exports
NG Nigeria holds national hides and skins summit
US Wolverine celebrates “excellent start” to 2018
AU Travel initiative offers behind-the-scenes access to Italian brands
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09 May 2018
US Shipments of US wet blue to Italy slow down
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FR Leathergoods: ‘like changing a stone into a diamond’
HK Hong Kong is a bright spot for Salvatore Ferragamo
DE Sales growth for Lanxess in first quarter of 2018
NL ZDHC unveils electronic version of MRSL
08 May 2018
US World Bank expects 20% fall in beef prices
IT COTANCE urges leather-sector firms to apply for €10k SME initiative
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BD Bangladesh tanners ask for tax holiday
IL Tyson invests in another alternative protein company
FR Hermès chief executive pays tribute to workforce
04 May 2018
IT Tuscan tanner named as president of SSIP
BR Three more tanneries eye CSCB recognition
IT The Bridge helps Piquadro to strong sales growth
FR Louis Vuitton’s desirability matters more than size, parent group says
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US Actual slaughter under federal inspection - 21.04.18
03 May 2018
IT UNIC president calls for a new ‘Mediterranean’ leather association
IT TFL reopens leather fashion centre in Tuscany
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US Revenues up, but cost of sales hampers Adient
AU MLA revises cattle slaughter forecast for 2018
US General Motors recognises Lear as a leading supplier
02 May 2018
PK Tanners export more from Pakistan but earn less
US Leather Research Laboratory course to run again in 2018
GB BLC and Applied DNA claim success for leather traceability project
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US Coach strength underpins Tapestry growth
GB The new issue of World Leather is now available
01 May 2018
BE Delvaux remains ambitious for 2018
UY Higher hide prices will pay for cattle traceability
Leather Pipeline: Luxury remains the bright spark for leather
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FR Fashion companies get first look at Lectra’s new cutting room solution
IT Geox founder is confident “targeted strategy” will pay off

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