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October 2012

31 October 2012
GB Special exhibition celebrates 25 years of Jeffery-West
GB Andrew Muirhead launches online leather sample service
PK More new leather chemicals products from Shafi
CH Clariant reports “robust” sales growth for leather Free Content
DE TFL predicts spring 2014 colour trends
30 October 2012
IT FAO says 22% of cattle breeds are at risk
IN Leather footwear fall accounts for disappointing export figures for India
FR ADC will help 17 young leather companies build their brands Free Content
CN Leathergoods mall opens in Beijing
US Meat demand expected to fall in path of Hurricane Sandy
29 October 2012
AU New scoring system for sheepskins in Australia
BO Bolivian researcher claims good tanning results with plant-based chrome alternatives
GB Bentley announces 2013 leathergoods collection
CN China: leather shoe imports still growing as exports decline Free Content
DE Puma names new chairman
26 October 2012
AU Australian sheep exporter complains about Pakistan incident
NA Tannery among the beneficiaries of development loan idea in Namibia Free Content
FR PPR shows luxury strong despite market jitters
AF Lack of tanneries holds Afghans back
US Actual Slaughter Under Federal Protection-13.10.12
25 October 2012
BE Skills council to hold second event in Brussels
IT Tanning Tech inspires optimism
DE Puma cannot answer questions about leather claims Free Content
BR Brazilian farmers switch land from grazing to soy
CN Jiujiang leather cluster to open by end of year
24 October 2012
KR Kia confuses customers over leather upholstery
US Coach growth buoyed by China and US
AO Bill Gates initiative aims to eradicate PPR in goats and sheep
GB Wholesale dip holds Mulberry back Free Content
US US to import fewer head of cattle in 2013
23 October 2012
CA Spring inspiration for Montreal leathergoods brand
BR BMW to build new car plant in Brazil
TR IULTCS announces Merit Award result Free Content
PK Pakistan tanners warn of water shortages during Eid
FR Shoe retailer Spartoo secures €25 million to fuel growth
22 October 2012
GB Scottish Leather Group's sales grow 21%
CN Putian Shoe exports up 7.5% in first nine months
GB Range Rover to use Bridge of Weir leather in new vehicle
BR Brazil: cattle herd increased in 2011
IT New fatliquor range from Silvateam Free Content
19 October 2012
US Leather wins its fair share of prizes at ASFD awards
CN Emma launches new-generation leather cutting system Free Content
CN Chinese e-commerce sites could surpass Wal-Mart sales in five years
BR Minerva predicts pressure for northern hemisphere packers in 2013
US Actual Slaughter Under Federal Protection-06.10.12
18 October 2012
BR Rolls-Royce opens its first showroom in Latin America
TR Turkish leather apparel success in China will continue
CA JBS eyes Canadian acquisition Free Content
CN Longchamp to "grab opportunities" in China
US DSW opens 35th store of 2012
17 October 2012
PK Pakistan: shoe firms to receive help for Expo Riva Schuh
CN Chinese brand outsources leather apparel manufacture to Europe
FR Conseil National du Cuir aims to woo young people into the industry
CN SATRA celebrates new facilities in Asia Free Content
AE Abu Dhabi to host World Luxury Fashion Week
16 October 2012
CN China’s leather production on upward trajectory
GB Alfred Dunhill names new CEO
FR Leathergoods up 8% for LVMH in first nine months
CN China an “urgent trade priority” for US beef
GB Tannery sponsors Concept Award for automotive brands Free Content
15 October 2012
DE Puma denies it is attacking leather
US Leathergoods: fastest growing of luxury categories
CN Wujiang shoe exports grow 12.8%
BE COTANCE makes promotional campaign for leather affordable, permanent and global
IT Three global industry bodies support 0% livestock carbon footprint argument for leather Free Content
12 October 2012
BE COTANCE content with progress in carbon debate
US Texas cattle must have permanent ID in place by January Free Content
FI Kemira pulls out of running for Clariant unit
US Cadillac eyes bigger slice of luxury car market
US Actual Slaughter Under Federal Protection-29.09.12
11 October 2012
FR Growth leads to new Lectra appointment for Germany and eastern Europe
GB Boot sales drive UK footwear figures for September
IN UNIDO turns to Italian partners to support leather sector in India
ES Big brands move bag production back to Spain
GB Burberry slowdown not as bad as expected Free Content
10 October 2012
NG Official asks people to stop eating hides to let Nigeria earn money from them Free Content
CN Jimmy Choo to expand in China
AU Slight fall in Australian beef export figures but huge rise in shipments to China
IT Gruppo Mastrotto shows AW 13-14 trends at Lineapelle
FR Hermès to invest "tens of millions of euros" in Chinese brand
09 October 2012
BR Marfrig uses more production capacity
VN Leather growth for Vietnam
DE Fundamental error in new attack on leather from Puma Free Content
CN Luxury car sales boosted by Chinese demand
DE Puma chairman attacks leather again
08 October 2012
IT Exports make leather a EUR 5 billion industry in Italy in 2011 Free Content
GB LVMH chief executive to be knighted
FR PPR to focus on luxury brands
CN LWG gold award for Chinese tannery
BE EU demands action on two leather products
05 October 2012
CN Chinese spending less on luxury goods during holiday period
US Tandy Leather’s September sales rise 7%
VN PrimeAsia Vietnam switches to biomass as the source of its steam
BR New JBS director wants dialogue with campaign groups Free Content
US Actual Slaughter Under Federal Protection-22.09.12
04 October 2012
IT FAO confirms higher meat prices and lower grain crops Free Content
GB Bill Amberg relaunches Rocket
PK PTA chairman requests leather development plan
NL Stahl formally opens new facility for performance leathers
IN TFL opens service centre in Indian leather hub
03 October 2012
SD Egyptian investment for tannery in Sudan
FR Natural leather or metallic finishes most popular at Le Cuir
FR LVMH investigated for stake in rival Hermes
FR Jobs in jeopardy at French tannery
IT Follow-up meeting on lifecycle analysis of leather Free Content
02 October 2012
CN Tannery of the Year: China finalists named
AR Argentina to pip Uruguay as biggest per capita beef consumer
IN CLE plans Indian leather show in France Free Content
BR JBS benefits as US peers count cost of drought
GB Smythson hires first design director
01 October 2012
DE GDS shoe exhibition heads for Shanghai
BR Slaughter and average weights up in Brazil Free Content
PK New chairman for PLGMEA
CN New rules to limit lavishness hit Chinese public sector
NL AkzoNobel wins prize for degreasing technology

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