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November 2006

30 November 2006
CN Anti-dumping investigations decline
CL New Argentinean footwear collections on show in Chile
PK Significant fall in leather exports
BR New Brazilian distribution centres to open
IN Kashmir fur manufacturers to receive compensation
US Payless to introduce new designer collection
US Temperate weather hits sales at Wilsons
29 November 2006
FR French delegation to visit Couromoda event in Brazil
LB Farmers affected by conflict in Lebanon
BR Brazilian companies present at Mod’Amont
PK Ambitious export target set by Pakistan
CA Boost for Canada's beef and cattle industry
28 November 2006
IN Call for more technology and logistics investment in India’s retail sector
GB SATRA expands testing capacity for furniture and upholstery materials
FR Focus on fur at Le Cuir à Paris
ZA European Union lifts ban on South African ostrich meat imports
AR Fashion and new equipment at 38th Expocaipic
BR IBTec acquires new kinematic system
27 November 2006
CN Multiple trade agreements between China and Pakistan set to benefit the leather sector
EU Raw material costs force European leather industry to increase their prices
IT Expo Riva Schuh expands
DE 120 exhibitors expected at interVIEW
IE New forecasts for automobile interior industry
24 November 2006
DE Lanxess to transfer Technical Services to separate entity
US Footjoy launches golf shoes with Boa Lacing
IN Asus launches leather notebook computer series
AE More Indian and Italian exhibitors attend Dubai equine fair
VN Dates announced for Vietnam Fabric & Garment Accessories Expo
US ASAP and E.C.O. to take place together
23 November 2006
BR Brazilian leather exports increase
CN Wenzhou footwear exports rise
ES El Naturalista launches new shoe line
22 November 2006
DE BASF forecasts sales of over €4 billion as of 2010
DE Global Shoes to run concurrently with GDS and GLS
IN India’s leather exports set to reach $7 billion by 2010
IN Workers killed in blaze at illegal leather bag factory
GB SATRA makes management changes
BR Bertin Couros awarded new ISO 9001:2000 certification
21 November 2006
ET US embassy highlights women entrepreneurs in Ethiopia
CN Chinese companies plan to appeal EU anti-dumping policy
US Elliott Lucca showcases holiday collection
US Higher revenues at Jennifer Convertibles
IT Italy to provide technical training for Pakistan tanning companies
LK Sri Lankan leather production rises
20 November 2006
CH Clariant to cut costs
CA CFIA launches feed investigation
US Tyson reports losses
US Katzkin announces new partnership At SEMA show
US Higher revenues at McRae Industries
IN Minister highlights employment potential in Indian SME sector
CN Price of Wenzhou shoe exports to Italy rises
17 November 2006
HK Giorgio Fedon 1919 opens new showroom
CH Richemont sales rise 16%
VN Vietnam increases footwear and leather accessories exports
IT Corichem awarded for Quality Management System
IT Natuzzi posts higher sales
IT Torielli hosts 'Open House'
16 November 2006
CN Chinese leather garment exports fall
LK Sri Lankan leather exports fall
US Fox Creek Leather to move to new headquarters
US Wilsons net sales fall 15.6%
15 November 2006
US G.U.B. Golf introduces new utility belt
GB New designers at Rockett St George
DE Lanxess’ third quarter earnings increase 10.8%
PK Sales tax refunds hopeful for Pakistan’s leather garment manufacturers
BD Bangladeshi exporters alarmed at port blockades
DE GDS 2007 to feature three more areas
14 November 2006
PK Pakistan replaces Export Promotion Bureau with Trade Development Authority
DE TFL and Tannin Corporation form cooperative alliance
US Invisi-Sole receives patent for insoles
AR Ingratta celebrates 70th anniversary
BR IBTec elects new president for the 2007-2008 term
US Rohm and Haas makes progress with European headquarter plans
US Nike named top US company for social responsibility reporting
ES Sipiel changes its 2007 dates
10 November 2006
AE Dunhill expands in the Middle East
DE Cognis expands management board
IN Textiles, garments and leather goods included in India-Italy plans for stronger commercial links
US Coach to present at Morgan Stanley Global Consumer and Retail Conference
PK New Dr Mauch medicated shoes
US Improved Q2 results at Polo Ralph Lauren
09 November 2006
VN Pakistan and Vietnam call for increased bilateral trade
08 November 2006
US Cherokee Inc. signs agreement with Linea Pelle
US Strong financial performance from R.G. Barry Corporation
UZ Trading between Uzbekistan and Pakistan up 10.7%
07 November 2006
AE Ted Baker opens first Dubai store in partnership with RSH
DE Balve to showcase opulent high tech and art safes
06 November 2006
US Year-to-date Wilsons Leather store sales fall 14.1%
US New industrial-grade label applicator from Avery Dennison
PK Disappointing results for Pakistan’s leather sector exports
EU EU trade chief to urge China to remove foreign investment barriers
US Hartmann sponsors Country Music Awards celebration party
GB SATRA safety pioneer convenes European protective clothing committee
03 November 2006
US Apparel and leather show highest growth in latest ISM Report On Business
US Jennifer Convertibles to open three Ashley Furniture HomeStores in New York
US Timberland and Satra team up
BD New Bangladesh leather industrial estate
PK LDDB signs MoU with M/S Grazing Grounds
02 November 2006
AE DED's business registration department issues over 10,000 Dubai licences this year
PK Pakistan leather garments industry in danger
NL Rompaleder celebrates 100th anniversary
01 November 2006
MX Autoliv wins Shingo Awards in Mexico
IN Hidesign unveils winter collection in Kolkata
US Rapper DMX unveils new collections for men
CN First regional fur industry association launches in Hebei, China
US Tandy Leather Factory’s third quarter sales up 6.6%
US Increase in Weyco third quarter sales and earnings
US New line of leather handbag care products

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