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June 2007

29 June 2007
BR New ostrich facility opened
US AAFA to release restricted substances list
US US court rules in favour of Leegin in landmark case
PK Pakistan’s leather exports slip
US Katzkin Leather sold
28 June 2007
FR PPR secures 33% stake in Puma
US Profits slide at Timberland
AU ASF launches leather, bags and accessories fair
BR Brazilian leather exports improve 34%
TH Young designers to take part at BIFF&BIL
GB Slow UK sales growth continues
27 June 2007
US Footwear revenues rise at Nike
US USA makes arrests over 950 shipments of counterfeit goods
BD Bangladesh shoemakers seek JVs in Pakistan
US Payless named exclusive US retailer for Dexter
US Bradington-Young names new VPs
26 June 2007
DE Lanxess unveils new wet end technology at IULTCS Congress
US Tyson to launch second renewable fuels venture
US Swift names new CEO
FR Lectra continues its world tour
GB ‘Shipwreck’ inspiration for fashion show
25 June 2007
PK Lahore event to take place every year after 2007 success
HK Strong Chinese sales boost Yue Yuen profits
US Jones Apparel to sell Barneys
CH Clariant raises prices for functional chemicals
CN EU, USA and Japan remain China's top trading partners
EU Toyota makes European management changes
US USDA approves livestock verification programme
22 June 2007
PK Exhibitor numbers double at Juft 2007
US Leegin ruling could impact all retail segments
NI Hide exports cripple Nicaraguan leather industry
FR Lectra celebrates 100th Vector sale in four months
IT Italian intermediates prices rise
21 June 2007
DE Lanxess’ Innovation Day focuses on R & D
US Former president of Braude Brothers passes away
DE PPR’s CEO named chairman of Puma
CN Pfaff takes over Chinese joint venture
US Hooker Furniture names new EVP of Upholstery
CA Quebec BSE lawsuit given the go-ahead
20 June 2007
BD Higher turnover target for Bata Bangladesh
PK Pakistan’s leather investment slips
EU EU to ban cat and dog fur exports
CN Brown Shoe enters China with Hongguo
IN Indian leather exports up 9.5%
19 June 2007
DE New concepts and exhibitors at GDS, GLS and global shoes
GB Government sanctions Skillfast-UK fashion academy
US New PLM vice president at NGC
IT Puglia’s leather sector stages a comeback
CN China cancels leather export rebates
18 June 2007
FR Gucci-owner’s takeover of Puma approved
US Wilsons closes $45 million equity deal
AR Punjab Chemicals acquires majority stake in Síntesis Química
IN New Calcutta leather facility planned
US New appointments at Gerber Technology
PK Greater demand for meat pushes Pakistan slaughter higher
15 June 2007
GB SATRA reports a successful year
PK Pakistan to upgrade leather research centre
IT Italian leather consortium to hold event in London
JP More Japanese buyers expected at BIFF&BIL
FR Lectra opens new offices
GB Oliver Sweeney launches customised footwear service
14 June 2007
IN Superhouse to set up new tannery and footwear facilities
CH Clariant names new head of Textile, Leather and Paper division
US Flame Seal begins shipments for Atlas Refinery
CN Silvateam celebrates success in China
PK Pakistan’s national herd increases 45%
13 June 2007
IT ANCI appoints new president
TR Turkish products showcased at Istanbul Leather Fashion Fair
IT Natuzzi reduces production at Italian plants
GB B&B launches new forklift rotators for the tanning industry
IN New Indian leather parks in the pipeline
12 June 2007
US Coach names new president for Greater China
CN Chinese Olympics suppliers accused of labour abuses
PK Leather industry left disappointed by Pakistan’s federal budget
CN CLIA to hold seminars on anti-dumping duties
CN Chinese leather exports continue to improve
GB SATRA achieves milestone in accreditation
11 June 2007
US Smithfield names new VP and CFO
IN Italy tops India’s leather export markets
CH Richemont director to retire
US US consumers continue spending
VN Vietnamese leather exports show steady growth
08 June 2007
US Mixed results at Smithfield
US Sales climb at Tandy Leather Factory
US Downward sales trend continues at Wilsons
FR TFL France receives ISO 9001 certification
07 June 2007
DE PFI plans facilities in India and Vietnam
PK Pakistan to showcase footwear in Europe
US Sales fall at Hooker Furniture
BD Bangladesh leather exports jump 15%
IT ChimontGroup launches new products for ‘cavallino’
IT Wal-Mart settles Fendi counterfeit case
BD High hopes for Bangladesh’s leather sector
06 June 2007
PK Pakistan launches project to develop leather goods sector
CN REACH training course held in China
BR Brazil’s Killing celebrates 45th anniversary
BD Bangladesh leather garment sector secures British investment
FR New trends to be unveiled at Le Cuir à Paris
05 June 2007
JP Lanxess and Daikin develop new anti-soiling system for leather
US Struggling Wilsons raises $45 million through new issue of stocks
PK Pakistan’s Q3 leather exports slip 36%
US Domino secures funding to expand Leather with Lycra collection
RU High attendance at Mexa Moscow
ES New concepts at SIMM
04 June 2007
US The Fashion House names new VP
CN US furniture manufacturer opens eco-friendly plant in China
DE Lanxess commits to Germany
GB Strong UK leather and footwear sales continue
IN Appreciation of the rupee causes concern for exporters
01 June 2007
US NPD launches accessories tracking service
BR 4,000 jobs to go at Calçados Reichert
IN CLE seeks to develop the leather industry in Jammu and Kashmir
CN Interest in ACLE surges
IN Overseas visitors call for more leather goods at DILF

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