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26 February 2021
BR Mixed news on the fair front
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JP Hermès to open new Tokyo Omotesando store
US Actual Slaughter Under Federal Inspection - 13.02.21
NL ZDHC publishes ‘simplistic, structured’ chemistry guide for suppliers
25 February 2021
Pulcra receives level three ZDHC certificate for leather chemicals
CH Two new testing commission convenors for IULTCS
IT Vicenza to host European leather chemicals event
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FR Hermès Himalaya Birkin offered by Christie’s - for immediate purchase
24 February 2021
ZA 'Buy local' campaigns boost South Africa’s master plans
NZ IULTCS announces research grant winners
US New York debacle could cost Valentino more than $200 million
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GB LWG updates its protocol
23 February 2021
GB Leathersellers’ Company opens student grants programme
TG IFAD president reappointed
CN Leather key to China’s ‘beautiful’ circular strategy
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AU Seaweed in cattle feed can eliminate 99.9% of methane
22 February 2021
CN International Footwear Congress postponed
AR Argentina: hide exports on hold
FR Asian growth lifts Hermès
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CN Burberry granted preliminary injunction in Chinese ‘copycat’ case
19 February 2021
FR Flawed figures have led to Veja’s ‘less leather’ decision
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ES Idoia Cuesta creates one-off leather basketweave pieces for Loewe
US Actual Slaughter Under Federal Inspection 06.02.21
AU Meat producers in Australia have cut emissions by more than 50%
18 February 2021
CN Shanghai CAR symposium to go ahead
PT Leather’s circular economy credentials are clear, APIC president says
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GB Farfetch launches Farfetch Fix for aftercare
US Tapestry partners Black in Fashion Council
17 February 2021
DE Car parts stuck at borders
US Ecco Leather makes University of Oregon donation
GB University to run online leather course again after “huge success”
FR Kering poised for rebound with “excellent momentum” in leathergoods
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16 February 2021
BE COTANCE and industriAll launch collective bargaining project
CN Leatherbiz Market Intelligence: short new-year break for China’s tanners
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GB 'More opportunity than risk' for Pittards
US Coach adds Pillow Tabby to leathergoods stable
15 February 2021
TZ Tanzanian entrepreneur opens tannery
GB Jaguar Land Rover announces electric ambitions
ES Lemaire launches moulded leathergoods from Ubrique
GB Falls in value and volume for Clarks before covid-19
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12 February 2021
CN China leads global leather-sector exports, but its share falls
KR Dolce&Gabbana opens new Seoul flagship
US Actual Slaughter Under Federal Inspection - 30.01.21
GB Mulberry celebrates 50th anniversary with time-hop collection
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11 February 2021
BR World Leather Podcast: new episode with Luis Zugno goes live
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US Pilot year for Leather Impact Accelerator under way
US Covid-19 costs Tyson millions, but beef performs well
FR Pieter Mulier named new creative director of Alaïa
10 February 2021
BD Bangladesh leather industry falls short of export target
CN China: 12 ‘leather cities’ across eight provinces to link via cloud
IT Prada commits to putting leather waste to good use
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US Full-year figures show rise in volume of US hide exports in 2020
09 February 2021
US Leather-heavy look for Super Bowl
BE Delvaux ready to cut 26 out of 155 jobs in Belgium
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CN Spanish shoe group forges ahead with China plan
US GRSB prepares to launch global goals for sustainable beef
08 February 2021
US Students everywhere invited to take part in leather design competition
US Rising raw materials costs lead to Buckman price hike
FR Lectra aims to boost Industry 4.0 offering with Gerber acquisition
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DK Leather shines at Copenhagen Fashion Week
05 February 2021
GB ICT urges Mini to think again about leather
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US Actual Slaughter Under Federal Inspection - 23.01.21
BR Crowdfunding for Metcha passes $1 million
US Tapestry expects to emerge from pandemic stronger
04 February 2021
IT Fendi and the Florence artisans: full story
NL Leather Naturally bids farewell to Rodrigo Henriquez and starts search for replacement
GB Jimmy Choo explains new London academy idea
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JP All-time high in China lifts Lexus 2020 sales figures
03 February 2021
IT March editions of Lineapelle, Micam and Mipel are cancelled
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GB Brexit leaves UK luxury sector at risk of decimation
FR Louis Vuitton unveils new, permanent colourways
US US meat companies offer bonuses for vaccinations
02 February 2021
Leatherbiz Market Intelligence: raw material suppliers look to recoup
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BR Leather Leaders interview with Dr Luis Zugno now available to read
CN Cobbler's Suggest receives $1.5 million in financing
TZ Tanzania aims to emulate Ethiopia’s leather industry
01 February 2021
FR Plans in place already for 2021 edition of Sustainable Leather Forum
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AR Argentinean gaucho saddles inspire Dior's leather artisans
FR Funding from Kering for regenerative farming projects
IT Ferragamo sales fall a third in 2020

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