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August 2001

27 August 2001
Paris exhibition has designs on tomorrow’s leather talent
Argentine leather trade looks to add value to exports
Argentinean leather chemical invests in new factory facilities
Mexican leather exports decline again in Q2
Italian leather exports soar 28% in first half 2001
Turkiye’s leather exports gain lost ground
Brown Shoe Co. issues profit warning
Wollsdorf Leder benefits from quality angle
Chinese leather helps Richina Pacific to register profit rise
Wilsons Leather announces 66.5% increase in sales
Vietnam plans expansion of leather and footwear sector
Schaffer Corp reveals net profit fall
China’s leather industry continues growth into 2001
China’s Kangnai Group plans overseas retail empire
Architect successfully turns hand to leather
Tandy Brands Accessories posts fourth quarter results
Hermes International suffers market correction
Charsadda leather institute venture gets go ahead
UK farming begins recovery as recriminations continue
Mexico emerges as biggest obstacle to China’s membership of the WTO
Unemployment hits 5% in Japan
Red Dragonfly shoe group sponsors World Cup
Chinese shoe machinery businesses adopt alliance strategy
Indian leather industry devastated by Peta campaign
Czech Republic footwear and leather fairs a success
BASF releases new greener products for the leather industry
Turkiye’s leather exports gain lost ground
BASF releases new greener products for the leather industry
New additions to Hi-Tec’s outdoor footwear
National Geographic launches outdoor gear range
China’s leather industry continues growth into 2001
20 August 2001
Brazilian leather exports jump in 2000/01
East Asian imports provoke worker backlash in South Africa
Bahia venue for this year’s ABQTIC conference
Brazilian footwear machinery and components manufacturers set sights on Asia
TFL announces forecast for leather fashion
Brand values on the rise in China
Leather artist rediscovers ancient techniques
Economic situation bleak for Türkiye
Chinese Exports Rise 6.6 Percent in July
Asian women fall victim to fashion footwear
Athletic footwear producer puts bacteria on the run
Mammut introduces two new rock shoe designs
New appointments at Fila USA
US golf shoe sales up
Head expecting slightly better results this year
No capital increase planned by adidas-Salomon
US sporting goods sales buck flat retail sales in July
Kingmaker outlines plans for the future
Mixed results for Clariant in first half 2001
Added emphasis on design at this year’s APLF fashion and finished products
Payless profits down 25% in second quarter
Tanbridge reports losses
One third of UK leather industry ‘now showing signs of recession’
Brazilian clampdown on pirate goods pays off
Latest employment figures cold comfort for UK leather workers
Latest employment figures cold comfort for UK leather workers
Malaysian footwear and leather producers side-step cashflow difficulties
Entries invited for Asian leather design competition
Hong Kong footwear manufacturer divests interests in holding group
Sales down for Rocky Shoes and Boots in Q2
Canada reviews US feeder cattle import restrictions
Animal rights campaigning "counter-productive" – CLE chairman
Japan narrowly escapes recession in first half of 2001
US retailers report mixed July sales
UK foot and mouth staff hold strike protest
East Asian imports provoke worker backlash in South Africa
China leather exports go from strength to strength in 2000
Added emphasis on design at this autumn`s APLF fashion and finished products
Taiwan`s economics minister leaves for Vietnam
13 August 2001
Turkish leather exports defy economic crisis
Tyson outlines plans after IBP merger
Sad end to Independent Leather plant
From Geronimo to Gucci
Austrian leather producer sees 21% rise in business in 2000/2001
Italian footwear brand’s sales up by 26% in first half 2001
Dutch leather sales down in June
Egyptian leather trade earmarked for Euro-sponsored aid
Chinese/Argentine trade accord alarms Brazilian footwear sector
New executive line-up for CICB
Brazilian footwear producers develop supply potential of bar coding
Brazilian green hide prices fall 25%
Flame Seal reports strong sales in leather fire protection for aircraft
Eckart Stein appointed as head of BASF Curtex and Business Unit Leather Europe
Thai Distributor wins five year contract with Converse
China’s economic growth falters
India a priority for the US
Danier Leather has record year
Nike chairman sees bonus halved
UK manufacturing hits recession
Union Leather reports strong first half
Brazil and "ecologically sound" leather
Nike plays down foot and mouth disease fears
Nike plays down foot and mouth disease fears
Primus shoe factory pays with…shoes
UK manufacturing hits recession
Brazilian state woos leather and shoe makers
Salz Leathers to close after 145 years
Salz Leathers to close after 145 years
New strategic partnership for NBA and Reebok
Second quarter sales decline for Saucony
New Fila running shoe by Pininfarina
Second quarter net sales up for adidas-Salomon
Positive second quarter earnings for BASF
Fila second quarter operating results in line with 2000
Brazilian state woos leather and shoe makers
UK government accused of foot and mouth disease ‘cover-up’
06 August 2001
G-III extends NFL licence
Türkiye`s economic rescue plan receives boost
LaCrosse Footwear to relocate
US Manufacturing down again
Consumer confidence wobbles in the US
President of Famous Footwear to retire
China`s Huaihe River faces environmental devastation
Russian leather footwear imports up 200%
Lowe Corporation gets green light to increase its share of leather industry
US athletic footwear sales up
New footwear styles from Etnies
Huntsman tailors for unit sole production
Nike launches Jordan convertible basketball shoe
Footwear and leather sales pick up during July in UK’s ‘two speed’ economy
Italian manufacturer prices fall by 0.2% in June
Georgia`s industrial production down 8.7% in first half
World Bank may loan Ukraine $100 million for agriculture corporation
New foreign exchange arrangement expected to boost Thai/Malay leather trade
Live broadcast for second quarter Natuzzi results
Nike recalls cross-trainers in safety alert
Nike recalls cross-trainers in safety alert
Tyson reports drop in earnings
New identity for Miller Freeman Asia
Gucci buys into leather
Talk of anti-dumping duty attacked by Indian minister
Gucci Group expands footwear capacity
Letts snatches Filofax
Jones Apparel Group reports disappointing second-quarter earnings
Higher Sales Boost Skechers Profits
Coach`s sales up strongly
Dutch economic indicators show fall in textile and leather sales
Industry in Kyrgyzstan suffers increased electricity charges for no reward
Lowe Corporation gets green light to increase its share of leather industry
Gucci acquires Tuscan tannery
PPR scotches rumours of Gucci deal
Dry conditions accelerate downward slide in US beef inventories
European hide shortages boost Kazakh leather exports
10% growth in Brazilian shoe exports in H1 2001
Brazilian Tanners’ National Day
Palestinian shoe and leather industry hit by unrest
New identity for Miller Freeman Asia
03 August 2001
Rogers adds dual layer footwear foam to Poron range
Leather goods take the lead in Italian retail spending

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