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July 2002

31 July 2002
Coach profits surge on Japanese sales
Coach profits surge on Japanese sales
Danier to open new store in Toronto
30 July 2002
Brazil the world centre of chinchilla skin production
Puma resurgence underlined by 2nd quarter results
Puma resurgence underlined by 2nd quarter results
Indonesia plans to raise export taxes on raw materials
Eton`s UPS made Gerber’s ‘unit production system of choice’
29 July 2002
Nike puts counterfeiters on the run
BASF gets Ecofit
Ecco Receptor goes for a record
Merrell angles its chips for kids
US retailer to introduce custom sole service
26 July 2002
Strong local turnout for Pielespana Internacional
Bangkok hosts Stahl fashion seminar
Matech China reports on success of inaugural event
Tennis star puts his name to Brazilian product
India potentially a centre for Brazilian leather exports
UK footwear sector sheds more jobs
Strong multinational presence promised for ACLE 2002
Sports exhibitors to tough it out at APLF
New Brazilian plant to manufacture shoe machines
Ex-Michell man starts environmental consultancy
Two new BASF innovations for dyeing
Management recognition for Textan Chemicals
Bangladesh Minister urges timetable for relocation of tanneries
Green light given to new Indian leather production zone
25 July 2002
Zhejiang province takes the lead in Chinese production stakes
Duty increase brings relief for Argentine tanners
Duty increase brings relief for Argentine tanners
Reduced inventories help Reebok earnings
24 July 2002
Shoe sector become Brazil’s second largest industrial employer
Frisby obtains new credit and streamlines operations
23 July 2002
No sweat for SATRA`s` new test equipment
R Griggs axes Dr Martens Wellingborough plant
R. Griggs axes Wellingborough plant
Water woes and strong Baht harm Thai leather industr
Water woes and strong Baht harm Thai leather industry
Foot Locker cuts back on Nike footwear
New owner for Sorbothane Shockstopper brand of insoles
Bayer reorganises, presents new website
19 July 2002
Timberland announces income fall
Timberland announces income fall
Timberland announces income fall
Reebok Supports Iverson
GDS, 19-22 September
ASSOMAC reports decrease in technology exports
AAFA announces international trade policy
Nike resumes customised footwear
International/USM hearing on bankruptcy
US leather furniture maker reports 35% leap in sales
US leather furniture maker reports 35% leap in sales
Cow-pat power gets under way in UK
AAFA announces international trade policy
Stahl looks into its crystal ball
Pakistan garment makers call for parity with tanners
Pakistan garment makers call for parity with tanners
Punjab government gives green light to Sialkot Industrial Zone
Nike resumes customised footwear
Walking on air
New water-based adhesive
DuPont buys TotalFinaElf`s surface protection business
No sweat for SATRA`s` new test equipment
Sanyo FSN-210
Customer-focused Caswell plans to do even better
WL Gore launch Extended Comfort Range for footwear
18 July 2002
Footwear reigns supreme at Nike
Europe takes tougher line on French beef ban
UK scientists urge livestock vaccination
Leather and footwear benefit as Vietnam-France exports surge
Larsen and Toubro to sever ties with Gujarat Leather Industries
Europe takes tougher line on French beef ban
UK scientists urge livestock vaccination
Russian customs seize footwear
Proposed changes in Ukraine meat production
UK’s DEFRA annual report ‘pure poetry’
Fashion for Autumn/Winter 2003/2004
16 July 2002
USDA raises meat production forecast for 2002
Morocco’s leather exports leap 55 percent in 2001
Moroccan leather exports leap 55% in 2001
Chinese feet get bigger
Maize shortage hits Zimbabwean ostrich production
Zimbabwean ostrich production hit by Maize shortage
Autumn debut for new `greener` Scotchgard
Autumn debut for new `greener` Scotchgard
15 July 2002
Big name exhibitors promised for APLF Fashion and Finished Products
Columbia gets into leather coats
Latest figures chart UK footwear manufacturing decline
Latest figures chart decline in UK footwear manufacturing
Lotto scores with Wimbledon sponsorship deal
Wolverine reports on second quarter
Adidas goes back to its sporting roots
Argentine leather goods sector outlines plans for industry recovery
12 July 2002
Positive measures boost Moroccan exports
US Federal appeals court issues stay on injunction
Delcam to develop Euroshoe project
11 July 2002
Poland concerned over EU veterinary and hygiene laws
UK leather manufacturing bottoms out in April
UK leather manufacturing bottoms out in April
German exhibition centre rationalises leather dates
Woolmark acquires majority stake in wool scour equipment specialist
10 July 2002
Lizard gets new distribution deal
Le Saunda trims workforce in profitability drive
PLGMEA tackle problems of US export market
Yue Yen looks to take on board own materials operation
Luxury brands look to Burberry for signs of investor confidence
Fashion world looks to Burberry for signs of investor confidence
09 July 2002
Russia reduces foreign debt
New case of BSE reported in Slovakia
Vietnam’s Leaprodexim records low export levels
Chinese footwear workers hit by glue poison
Blasphemous shoes recalled
Vietnam’s Leaprodexim records low export levels
Pakistan livestock shortage adds to industry woes
05 July 2002
Administrators fail to save UK`s Connolly Leather
Administrators fail to save UK`s Connolly Leather
Pakistan textile industry to benefit from alliance with Morocco
COTANCE elects Schweizer as vice president
Vietnam footwear industry needs investment to achieve aims
US leather apparel sales down 4% in 2001
Environmental recognition for Prime Tanning
04 July 2002
Strong first outing for The Leather Link
Reebok chairman to sell some shares
Stride Rite sales up for quarter
US Leather Apparel Association highlights trends for autumn-winter
Kazakhstan to host World Bank regional office for Central Asia
03 July 2002
Coach announces U.K. distribution agreement
Strong first outing for The Leather Link
Performance recognition for Lectra
02 July 2002
Poland in no danger of BSE epidemic
Direct farm payments sticking point in Czech-EU relations
BASF set to drum up interest with new dye
Brazilian leather export prices January-May 2002

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