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January 2007

31 January 2007
DE DyStar and Boehme to exhibit together at APLF
NL Haining-Copenhagen Fur Academy established
TW Taiwan Leather Manufacturers’ Committee set up in China
HK Fashion Access attracts over 900 exhibitors
IN 10,000 visitors expected at IILF 2007
IT Tod’s posts higher revenues
30 January 2007
PK Pakistan CETP inauguration delayed
CN Thriving China-EU bilateral trade in 2006
US The Sak launches new handbag line for Seeds of Peace
IN CLE elects new leaders
US US cattle hit by winter storms
IN CLE issues tenders for RO systems
29 January 2007
US Oovoo design launches new collection
FR Lectra launches new Fashion PLM
US Sales fall at Tandy Brands Accessories
DE BASF recognised for corporate social responsibility
US Emerging markets lift Rohm and Haas results
26 January 2007
IN Quick estimates of index for leather industry
US Tandy supports veterans
US Record fourth quarter results from Dow
IN LERIG 2007 to pinpoint eco-friendly leather production
ZW Eagle Italian supplied by Zimbabwean wildlife authority
25 January 2007
US GST AutoLeather acquires CUINBA
FR Leathergoods lift performance at PPR
AR Dilly to produce Nike shoes in Argentina
IT High foreign attendance at 67th Expo Riva Schuh
US Tattooed Steel launches new leather collection
PK FPCCI awards leather sector trophies
24 January 2007
US New president named at adidas North America
US Significant rise in sales at Coach
GB New Freddie Oufi handbag and accessories collection
IT Italian leather consortium launches student initiative
ES Bread & Butter attracts high visitor numbers
BW New tannery to bolster Botswana leather industry
BR Brazilian leather sales to Arab countries increase 78%
PK Significant Pakistani presence at IILF
23 January 2007
IE Growth expected in US fur and leather manufacturing sector
US Imported leather products perform well at Bassett
NL Stahl appoints new CEO
AE Ladieswear and accessories set to dominate at Motexha
US 350 luxury footwear and handbag brands at WSA
CH Richemont posts higher sales
22 January 2007
CN Chinese province plans five new chemical production zones
AR Pakistan seeks Argentinean assistance for livestock sector
HK Greater China sales boost Yue Yuen financial results
CN Wenzhou footwear exports increase 10.41%
IT New luxury watch collaboration from Timex and Valentino
PK Pakistan leather exports fall
19 January 2007
CN Chinese footwear companies sue EU over anti-dumping duties
AU Blundstone opts for cheaper Asian production facilities
BR Assintecal seeks to expand business in Africa
IT Natuzzi presents soft touch technology at IMM
18 January 2007
US NGC expands to meet demand for PLM and global sourcing solutions
GB Northampton University inaugurates first chair of Materials Science
VN Vietnam leather exports withstand EU duties
IN Indian leather exports rise by 7.42%
US Pantone trends to be unveiled at WSA
17 January 2007
BR Abrameq appoints new managing director
CA Danier Leather reports higher sales
BR Couromoda introduces footwear factory concept
IT New Stahl design studio opens in Milan
US Jessica Chase adds leather to spring collection
GB Outerwear and handbags lead Burberry’s retail growth
16 January 2007
US Warm weather affects apparel sales over holiday period
DE BMW Group sets new sales record in 2006
ES Fur fashion show to be held before Iberpiel Peletería
US BTWW Retail and Corral West Ranchwear announce merger
US New leather iPod pouches from ifrogz
15 January 2007
AR Tyson expands in Argentina
US USDA to update testing regulations for US cattle exports
US CEO of Rohm and Haas receives Chemical Industry Medal
US Leather interiors deemed unpopular in US auto poll
BR Bertin Couros certified by SATRA
12 January 2007
US Hartmann bestows award on Katrina survivor
EU Tannins may hold the secret to organic treatment of parasites
GB SATRA appoints two new leather consultants
US New director at Buckman
11 January 2007
US Jennifer Convertibles revenues drop 8.5%
US Management changes at Kenneth Cole
HK Yue Yuen reports December sales
US Pash Industries to produce leather outerwear for True Religion
US Tyson settles environmental lawsuit
10 January 2007
CA ATQ to distribute Syscan RFID-based readers
BR Brazil’s agribusiness exports reach record high
CN Casen invests $63.3 million to build leather mall in Changsha
IT Prada enters the mobile phone market
US ASTM International launches new student initiative
US New director at Rohm and Haas
09 January 2007
US Guess? acquires European licensee
US Tandy results meet revenue guidance
FR Management change at LVMH
IT Some signs of recovery for Italian footwear industry
ZA South Africa and EU Automotive Agreement comes into force
CN Improved shoe trade between China and ASEAN
US 8.3% revenue increase at Neiman Marcus
08 January 2007
US Addison Shoe Company set to close
US Toyota debuts luxury Tundra CrewMax
GB Leather Working Group audit protocol launched
CA Senior executive returns to Danier Leather
EU Eurozone clothing and footwear sales fall in December
05 January 2007
US Record sales for Mercedes-Benz in USA
US Chrysler Group’s December US sales up 1%
US Pilgrim's Pride completes tender offer for Gold Kist shares
CA Movement restrictions on Ontario cattle removed
BD Relocation of tanneries delayed in Bangladesh
US Improved financial results at Saks
04 January 2007
US Tandy Leather Factory wins first Bowser Report Horatio Alger Award
IN Record Indian export figures for 2006
US Further sales decline at Wilsons
AF Mercy Corps helps Afghan leather workers
US Executive changes at Fossil
03 January 2007
BD Bangladesh banks lend $38 million for hides and skins
ES 832 exhibitors confirmed at SIMM
IE Increased auto leather consumption likely to affect supply
US Management change at Tandy Leather Factory
FR New trends at Le Cuir à Paris
02 January 2007
NL Stahl launches new approach to fashion forecasts
US USDA researchers evaluate prion-free cattle
CN REACH regulation offers challenges and opportunities for China
BY EU recommends withdrawing trade privileges from Belarus
BR Brazilian leather exports increase 33%

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