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November 2007

30 November 2007
US Actual slaughter under federal inspection for w/e 17/11/07
IN Strike ends
MX ANPIC dates change
GB Pessimistic holiday forecast but leathergoods sell well
BD Cyclone affects 4.5 million cattle
IN Government expands support to leather industry
29 November 2007
CN China Shoe enters the retail market
BR Welsh farmers join protest over Brazilian beef
IT Investors eye Italian group
CN China/EU discussions planned on currency and trade
DE Sales slip at Cognis spin-off
28 November 2007
US Despite promising signs footwear sales slip
PE Ostrich exports rise 16%
DE BASF launches new leather “inspirations” catalogue
CN Foreign brands flock to Dongguan
PK Asian manufacturers see eastern promise
27 November 2007
AR Five companies may combine to run former Yoma tannery
US US Attorney demands Genesco documents
DE Lanxess boosts focus on Eastern Europe with new appointments
GB Tumbling dollar leads to job cuts
IT DeCoro goes green
26 November 2007
AR Stage set for 40th Expocaipic
DE Camel Active focuses on men’s need for style and function
PK Political uncertainty affects leather industry
FR Big name brands team up with students at Le Cuir à Paris
CH Clariant raises prices
US Actual slaughter under federal inspection for w/e 10/11/07
23 November 2007
PK Waste management deal agreed
NZ Leather leads decline in manufacturing
UG Tannery closed over pollution
SI Leather output prices rise 9%
IN New leather parks planned
22 November 2007
IE Leather records largest slump in retail sales
CN Experts to lead seminars
SG EU/ASEAN trade deficit narrows
SA New tannery to be set up
US Mixed results at Jennifer Convertibles
21 November 2007
GB Blahnik and Bata awarded
SA Leather exports rise 1000%
US Rohm and Haas adds 12 new VPS
NZ Director convicted over breach of Fair Trading Act
IT Italian luxury group names new CEO
US Signs of a turnaround at Wilsons?
20 November 2007
DE BASF raises prices
LU Richemont considers splitting off luxury goods
US New production optimisation software launched
BR Employment in leather sector falls
US SEM signs worldwide distribution deal
19 November 2007
BD Bangladesh raises export target
US Weather forecast could bring positive news
NZ Tannery closure confirmed
BR Independência expands
US Luxury footwear and leathergoods retailer acquired
US Beef exports rise
16 November 2007
CN New Belle acquires five footwear firms
IN Strike action escalates
BR Beef exports continue to rise despite concerns
US Weyco signs deal with Excelled Sheepskin & Leather Coat Corp
PL Processor also eyes central Europe
US Old leather gets a new lease of life
US Actual Slaughter Under Federal Inspection for W/E/ 03/11/07
15 November 2007
NZ Leather manufacturing remains stable
IT Sales slip at Natuzzi
IN German SMEs set to invest in India
PK PTA opposes World Bank proposal
NL Stahl launches three new whites
IT Homegrown success at Geox
14 November 2007
DE Leather unit boosts results at Lanxess
PL Chemical companies expand in central Europe
BR New president at CICB
IT Italian style maintains its appeal
US Slowdown in orders knocks sales at Tandy Brands
13 November 2007
CN Lanxess to open new biocides lab
BO Illegal trade in hides threatens industry
MY Leather industry to benefit from Malaysia/Pakistan FTA
BR ABQTIC elects new president
US Retailer files for bankruptcy protection again
12 November 2007
Fear dominates the European market
IT Southern tanneries receive regional funds
US Tannery to close as Prime and Cudahy merge
NL Stahl to raise leather and performance coatings prices
BR Fears over leather production as beef consumption slumps
US AAFA names new VP
09 November 2007
BR Tarpon acquires 25% stake in Arezzo
FR Leather clothing production slips
US Record Q3 at Darling International
AT Leder & Schuh denies trouble in the ranks
US Sales slump again at Wilsons
NZ Tannery and processing plant to close
US Actual slaughter under federal inspection for w/e 27/10/2007
08 November 2007
FR Bags of appeal for Hermès
US Lear unveils ‘high fashion’ leather collection
GB IULTCS secretary to retire
PK Sole leather production continues to slip
07 November 2007
CH De Sede sold
US Results improve at Lear as it prepares to unveil new leather
CY FMD confirmed in Cyprus
IN Kiri Dyes forms JV with Zhejiang Longsheng
CH Leather revenues decline at Clariant
VN Vietnam exports top $35 billion
BR Brazilian leather companies come under fraud spotlight
06 November 2007
GB Signs of a slowdown?
FR European luxury groups continue to prosper
US Car sales continue to rise despite concerns
KE Concerns over standardisation
US Leather goods manufacturing revenue reaches $680 million
05 November 2007
PK State of emergency makes exporters nervous
ZA Klein Karoo achieves milestone
US KI Home by Omnia expands US facilities
IN Company owner shot dead
NA KAT sale finally agreed
02 November 2007
US Actual slaughter under federal inspection for w/e 20/10/07
BD Bangladesh leather exports improve
US Timberland’s results continue to slide
LK Sri Lanka to host materials and machinery show
US New face at Leather Italia
GB Sales fall 9% at Land of Leather
01 November 2007
US Weyco sales edge higher in a challenging retail environment
IE Irish farmers protest over Brazilian beef
US Tandy Leather looks to new markets
DE Stark contrast between East and West
GB Bentley turnover breaks €1 billion mark
US Boost for US-made boots
AU Police call for help over missing cattle

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