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December 2004

28 December 2004
Pakistan leather footwear exports decrease
Pakistan leather footwear exports decrease
EU launches technology platform for Animal Health
China’s shoe exports to Eurasia increase 37%
27 December 2004
Cattle numbers decline in Ukraine
CTC inaugurates new European campus
CTC inaugurates new European campus
24 December 2004
First Cairo International Leather Show deemed a success
Czech agriculture to post best results since 1989
23 December 2004
Local new products to be highlighted by Stahl at IILF
Local new products to be highlighted by Stahl at IILF
22 December 2004
Rohm and Haas honours top scientists
Jones apparel completes acquisition of Barneys
India, Czech Republic to diversify and expand bilateral trade
Turkey-EU accession negotiations predicted to stall on agriculture
Turkey-EU accession negotiations predicted to stall on agriculture
UN fund to assist poorest farmers in Lesotho
Coach to open seventh store in Japan
21 December 2004
Mulberry reports profit
BLC takes a step in the right direction
Counterfeit Nike factory raided in South Africa
Mulberry reports profit
Brantano group sells Dutch retail outlets
Herman Miller reports continued growth
Czech farmers’ revenues up 108% in 2004
20 December 2004
Wilsons Leather CEO moves to Wet Seal
FPCCI demands ban on wet blue exports
Aokang starts work on pedestrian shopping streets
Le Cuir a Paris to move to Paris Nord Villepinte
Gallus declared bankrupt
Gallus declared bankrupt
Adidas strives to double business in Asia by 2009
17 December 2004
Faith Shoes acquired by Bridgepoint Capital
World Shoe association appoints new director of retail relations
91% of 2004 exhibitors re-confirm booking at APLF-MMT 2005
APLF to sponsor Upholstery Leather Conference
Pakistan raw hide exports remain unrestricted… for now
Richina Pacific wins New Zealand China trade award
Richina Pacific wins New Zealand China trade award
Taiwan uses cloning to boost agriculture
Mephisto grows in Asia and Eastern Europe
BASF develops new testing machine for pipes
15 December 2004
ITGLWF requests urgent meeting with WTO director general
Bird flu gathers strength
EC fines chemical companies for cartel activities
Canada proposes changes to BSE-related feed controls
14 December 2004
China’s leather goods imports and exports increase
Demand for Chinese dress shoes expected to increase 30%
PGMEA and SCCI urge ban on export of splits
Tommy Hilfiger to acquire Karl Lagerfeld trademarks
Poland’s largest leather garment manufacturer to expand
South America prepares for agricultural domination
13 December 2004
Gerber Technology makes new appointments
Pittard’s managing director of shoe and leathergoods joins SATRA board
Pittard’s managing director of shoe and leathergoods joins SATRA board
New invention designed to make people belt up
Rapid bird flu test designed in China
Red meat possible contributor to inflammatory arthritis
09 December 2004
Richina lifts profit forecast after SLC acquisition
Footwear exports take a big step in India
Candie’s reports Q3 results and licence changes
South Africa culls more ostriches due to avian flu
Government proposes changes to UK BSE control
VF Imagewear to acquire Holoubek
08 December 2004
Jamaica lifts ban on US beef
Wolverine names new managing director at CAT Europe
Pakistan leather manufacturers awarded
Rocky Shoes & Boots signs definitive agreement to acquire EJ Footwear Group
Düsseldorf to host three shoe events in January
Düsseldorf to host three shoe events in January
Pierre Cardin puts empire up for sale
07 December 2004
Bayer to build new aniline plant in Antwerp
Stahl Brasil recommended for ISO 14001certification
University College Northampton forges links with Ethiopia
Apex launches new digital foot scanner
Big names confirm attendance at Pielespaňa 2005
Brazil’s Dumond opens showroom in Spain
Couromoda and Fenac S/A end fair management agreement
EU restricts imports of Romanian horses
New Zealand’s meat statistics go monthly
06 December 2004
Stahl appoints Krzysztof Galczak as Europe area manager for Leather Products Group
Leather Factory announces acquisition of Canadian competitor
Shoe export committee established in Wenzhou
Guangdong hide imports from Italy increase 47.5%
Doublestar leads Chinese sports shoe sales, Nike slips
Livestar Entertainment to acquire Las Vegas Footwear
Calçados Bibi files patent for ‘Satellite’ sole
Marthino Fleck re-elected as president of Brazil’s CTCCA
Minimum prices for wet blue threaten Brazilian exports
Minimum prices for wet blue threaten Brazilian exports
President of Rohm and Haas retires
President of Rohm and Haas retires
Sales of Famous Footwear and Naturalizer up in November
Self Training Kit for the Leather Industry still in distribution
03 December 2004
Second edition IPlace to take place in January
Footwear most popular exhibit at ACLE, CIFF and Moda Shanghai
Rocky Shoes and Boots elects new board member
Baby Phat and Vida Shoes to create women’s shoe line
Lord John’s Footwear announces record sales
01 December 2004
NZ initiative set up to tackle labour shortage in leather industry
Kenneth Cole and G-III extend agreement, introduce men’s outerwear
Bank of Montreal: US beef ban cost CDN$5 billion
Hong Kong lift ban on Canadian beef
India trebles exports to Pakistan
South African farmers suffer from droughts and strong rand
India trebles exports to Pakistan
US leather increase, hide exports drop
Chinese Vice Premier visits BASF in Ludwigshafen
British taxpayers to foot the bill for outbreak
British taxpayers to foot the bill for outbreak
New Zealand’s pork producers vote to curb PMWS
EU improves animal transportation welfare
Proposed Reach directive sparks industry fears

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