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April 2005

29 April 2005
US counts the cost of BSE
Chinese Ministry of Commerce to set up shoe export fund
Dior Opens 18th US Women`s Boutique
Lectra Q1 sales hit by end of textile quotas
ITGLWF: Collapse of Bangladesh factory throws doubt on codes of conduct
ITGLWF: Collapse of Bangladesh factory throws doubt on codes of conduct
BASF reports 11% sales increase in Q1
Bayer reports strong increase in earnings in Q1
WSA extends contract with GES
27 April 2005
CCA files brief in appeal of border closure
Univar launches substitute for nonylphenol ethoxylates
Stahl commissions polyurethane emulsion facility
TFL acquires Euro Asiapacific Logistic in Sri Lanka
Lear reports Q1 results
Stylo reports £3.6 million profit
A$575 million to revive Australia’s textile, clothing & footwear sector
Bank warns UK farmers on falling SFP
Richemont reports 10% increase in sales
CCA files brief in appeal of border closure
26 April 2005
Fashion First to offer opportunity for greater Asian-European leather co-operation
Esjot group announces new appointements
China’s leather goods exports and imports increase
EU increases imports of Fujian shoes
Brown Shoe completes acquisition of Bennett Footwear
Coach announces third quarter results
25 April 2005
Foot Locker donates 68,500 pairs of athletics footwear to Aceh
Geox celebrates its 10th anniversary, opens new store
Kenneth Cole reports record Q1 results
Indian government proposes scheme to modernise leather industries
Cattle producers sue US beef packers
Tyson Foods files brief opposing continued Canadian beef ban
Indian government proposes a scheme to modernise leather industry
Kenneth Cole reposrts record Q1 results
22 April 2005
LVMH sales increase 11% in Q1
Danier Leather reports drop in revenue
Rompaleder and Rebac develop anti-infective leather
Rompaleder and Rebac develop anti-infective leather
Johnson Golf Brands launches new golf footwear line
Deckers Outdoor reports record Q1 results
Bayer develops new lightweight polyurethane for safety boots
21 April 2005
Shafi Reso-Chem hosts "Innovative Leather Showcase 2005"
Lanxess presents leather trends for Spring/Summer 2006
UK student wins national design award
Phoenix Footwear to acquire Chambers Belt Company
EU launches consultation on origin marking of footwear, leather
Wolverine reports record Q1 results
Brantano turnover falls
SATRA offers discounts on safety footwear tests
20 April 2005
Bangladesh companies win $4.33 million worth of orders at APLF
SAPICA breaks sales and attendance records
SAPICA breaks sales and attendance records
Agriculture organisations request dispute settlement with USA
Agriculture organisations request dispute settlement with USA
Experts travel to Japan and North Korea to facilitate resumption of US beef exports
French footwear manufacturers call for protective duties against China
Timberland reports record Q1 revenue and earnings
BASF to highlight ‘new building blocks’ at European Coatings Show
19 April 2005
Prime Tanning USA appoints new sales manager
Cargill to acquire Better Beef
Cargill to acquire Better Beef
President of Swift and Co steps down
Pakistan’s EPB sets up warehousing scheme in Kenya
Designer launches new line of lambskin wedding dresses
Remploy Automotive moves into leather
Turkish exhibitors report success at Motexha Spring 2005
Imports of feathers and pet birds from North Korea banned
18 April 2005
UK leather-related industry faces experience time bomb
EU to apply `safety clauses` on China
China`s exports of shoes and bags increase over 20%
Pakistan exports in March increase by 32.5%
15 April 2005
Burberry reports flat sales
Rebel Sports’ sales hindered by patchy trading
Martin Miller presents Hardflex and Hardflex Gold
14 April 2005
North Korea to receive bird flu assistance from old enemies
Produce from cloned animal safe, report claims
Rodney Hammond to manage Stahl Asia Pacific
NFU: CAFTA will hurt farmers
Nike publishes list of factories
Oil and textile imports push US trade deficit to $61 billion
Australia set to start FTA negotiations with China
13 April 2005
Stahl Europe celebrates 50th anniversary
Canadian farmers to sue government over BSE
Le Cuir à Paris to join Paris Pole Mode
Pakistan and China remove duty on leather machinery
Good turnout at Footwear London
Mexico, IDB sign loan contracts
12 April 2005
Visitor numbers for China Shoe and China Shoetec surge 120%
China’s finished leather goods exports increase in 2004
British government offers MG Rover loan
APLF celebrates 21 years
APLF celebrates 21 years
ICHSLTA creates new post
Haverty Furniture Reports 16.2% increase in sales for March
PFI to start operation in China
World Footwear Congress set to step out in style
Poland possible location for MAN factory
EU-Canada veterinary agreement to increase trade
11 April 2005
SIPIEL sees 7% increase in visitor numbers
Mulberry reports 50% sales increase
Ambiente Arabia 2005 sees increased European interest
Weyco names new director
Shoe Pavilion announces positive Q1 results
Increase in exports leads to one million jobs in India
Weather and Easter rains misery on US retail in March
Tommy Hilfiger chairman to retire
Shoe Carnival’s March sales up 18.4%
08 April 2005
HK retail sales value rises 16.5%
HK retail sales value rises 16.5%
Report on USA manufacturing output released
EU investigates banned GM maize import
Report on outlook for automotive industry in 2005 published
Spanish leather goods exports increase 12% in 2004
Volume of retail trade up by 1.0% in euro-zone in February
Gerber Technology appoints new director of software product management
United Retail Group announces sales increase
Vietnam and Czech Republic to renew co-operative deal
Coach announces next phase of growth strategy for Japan
Wilsons the Leather Experts Inc. announces sales increase
Bird flu claims 50th victim in Asia
Rocky Shoes selects New Generation’s e-SPS for streamlining global production
07 April 2005
Lanxess completes Supervisory Board
06 April 2005
Lanxess increases price for active ingredient TCMTB
I.L.M visitor numbers increase
Bata Sri Lanka to be investigated
Bata Sri Lanka to be investigated
Cognis’ reports significant improvement in results
BASF celebrates 140th anniversary
BASF celebrates 140th anniversary
New layout for Simac expected to be more effective
Mauritius budget to target investment, employment
Vietnam and EU sign access agreement
Bird flu reported in Mexico
US criticises 61 countries for imposing trade barriers
05 April 2005
Pittards strengthens African links
China’s leather goods exports increase in January
Footwear and textile fair in Vietnam
Currency conditions affect Natuzzi results
WJ and W Lang Ltd appoints new managing director
India and Germany seek closer economic cooperation
Clarks closes UK factory
Clarks closes UK factory
Kodiak acquires Terra Footwear
04 April 2005
AAFA and OSHA renew alliance in battling work injuries
Wolverine World Wide to supply US Marines with boots
Z-Coil Footwear defends its name
LaCrosse Footwear strengthens management team
Licensing 2005 International to reflect expanding reach of licensing industry
01 April 2005
Lanxess expands leather laboratory in Brazil
Pakistan’s SLGMGP seeks government help over exports
Lanxess expands leather laboratory in Brazil
Bangladesh Leather Fair expected to generate business
Pakistan’s SLGMGP seeks government help over exports
Canada, Mexico, USA agree to harmonise BSE import standard
Canada, Mexico, USA agree to harmonise BSE import standard
Leather upholstery boosts Hooker Furniture results
Bayer MaterialScience establishes polyurethane system house in India

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