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January 2008

31 January 2008
HK Europe supports Kingmaker growth
RU Coach strides into the Russian market
IT Are cracks beginning to show in the luxury veneer?
ZA TFL transfers SA business to SKC
US Job cuts at leather goods company
IN IILF opens its doors
30 January 2008
US Dow reports a “strong year”
CN Stahl further enhances technical services in China
US Lack of demand for penny loafers leads to factory closure
GB Better news from the high street as retailer is saved
US Dussault inks European distribution deal
29 January 2008
BR Friboi to beef up exports
US Tyson’s profits plunge
CN China checks leather quality
IN BASF expands further in India
28 January 2008
FR Lamarthe’s results underscore continued strength
CN Bagging the right source
US Rohm and Haas reports a “strong finish to the year”
ET Leather sector revenues increase by $15 million
US Tyson set to cut the workforce by half at Emporia plant
Turbulent times and critical issues
25 January 2008
PE High hopes for Peruvian presence at IFLS
US Actual slaughter under federal inspection for w/e 12/01/08
FR Luxury brands continue to shine
BD Leather accessories boost exports
RW Rwanda eyes international markets
24 January 2008
BR Chinese wet blue tax could be a bonus for Brazil
PK Mixed picture from Pakistan
CN Leather exports exceed $23 billion
US Coach rides high despite tough times
DE A “spirited start” to 2008 at IMM
23 January 2008
US Farmers stick their necks out for emus
NL Smit and Zoon launches Synthol GS 606
FR UK retailers hit as France appears to stave off “Le crunch”
CA Danier’s sales rise but at what price?
CH Luxury maintains its lasting appeal… but for how long?
22 January 2008
IT Upswing at Expo Riva Schuh
CN Is Li Ning about to step on Nike’s toes?
FR New CEO at CTC
CN Kasen issues profit warning
IT New Year, more new faces in Italy
BR $3.3 billion of business generated at Couromoda
21 January 2008
GB BKS Leather makes its MotoGP debut
DE German Perspective - 18.01.08
HK China produces “robust growth” for Yue Yuen
IT New face at Bulgari
BR Traditional leather centre loses its lead
HK Global appeal at APLF
18 January 2008
US Leather tops car buyers’ criteria
DE Clarks launches handbag collection
US $100-million counterfeit luxury goods ring uncovered
TZ Improved quality leads to higher leather exports
US Actual slaughter under federal inspection for W/E 05/01/08
17 January 2008
AR EFICA attracts over 10,000 visitors
AU Cattle numbers decline
HK Revenues rise at Yue Yuen
CN Luxury car imports race higher
US Lanxess to close facility
16 January 2008
CZ Employment in leather sector falls
BR Stepping up quality pays off
FR Luggage and leathergoods innovations from Lectra
US New report on US leather goods manufacturing published
DE New surfactant launched that won’t cost the earth
15 January 2008
US Slow retail growth expected in first half
AR Footwear production stepped up
TN Leather sector posts robust growth
GB Sales soar at Burberry
US New humidity monitoring tools launched
14 January 2008
CN Trade surplus hits new high but growth set to slow
DE BASF goes truly European
IN Reliance steps into footwear
DE Luxury auto sector maintains momentum
IT Italian innovations at WSA
Risks rather than opportunities
11 January 2008
US Tandy sales edge higher despite weak December
US Hopes dashed at Wilsons
GB Mulberry walks a new path
US US export sales for week ending 3/1/2008
US Actual slaughter under federal inspection for W/E 29/12/07
GB Global slowdown likely in 2008
10 January 2008
DE Rolls Royce sales rise 25%
US Guess? holiday sales beat forecasts
DE New report on German luggage and leathergoods released
PT APPICCAPS to step up international presence
IN Leather exports continue to climb
09 January 2008
CN Chinese might meets Italian style
US Kenneth Cole hires Le Tigre CEO
US Losses reduced at Jennifer Convertibles
PK Industry is “struggling for survival”
IN Panel to address industry slowdown
08 January 2008
FR Fire destroys S.T. Dupont factory
CN First new labour laws, next the environment
IT Combining modern design and Italian craftsmanship
ZA Ostrich industry works to cement its position
US Lincoln adds a touch of Scottish luxury
07 January 2008
FR Management team changed at Devoucoux
KR Hyundai tops Porsche, Lexus and Nissan
BR Couromoda expects 70,000 visitors
CN New labour law could have knock-on effect
AR Herd shrinks as soy crops beefed up
VN Footwear likely to boost exports beyond $10 billion
04 January 2008
US Actual slaughter under federal inspection for W/E 22/12/07
FR Glimmer of hope for Charles Jourdan?
IN Tata in Jaguar talks
PK PTA criticises reduced rebates
BR Brazilian exports surpass expectations
03 January 2008
US Leather tops industrial performance
GB Bluetongue detected in Scotland
TR Leather exports slump
DE High demand for high-end at GDS
PK Turnaround for leather industry?
2008 not set to be an easy one
02 January 2008
BD Mixed feelings following Eid
PK Leather industry brought to a standstill
US California lifts kangaroo ban
DE Lanxess announces 5% price increase
US Actual slaughter under federal inspection for W/E 15/12/07

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