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November 2013

29 November 2013
US Actual slaughter under federal inspection-16.11.13
RO Lear choses Romania for automotive seating plant
VN Vietnam’s leather shoe sector stages recovery
IT Finance deal will help Italian shoe firms buy leather Free Content
FR New accolade for French tannery
28 November 2013
IE Irish farmers owed millions by biggest livestock exporter Free Content
VN Vietnam: Footwear firm to buy tannery after substandard delivery
ES Budget to bring buyers to Momad Metropolis is doubled
GB London store for Lagerfeld
PK Pakistan: leather-sector exports decline in October
27 November 2013
PY Economist predicts positive year ahead for Paraguayan livestock industry
TR Turkey a new target for Zara’s footwear buyers
FR Hermes CEO to get $5m pay-off
PE Arequipa tanners see benefits of better environmental management
FR Men’s veg-tanned leathergoods brand opens boutique Free Content
26 November 2013
DE Blaue Engel success for Heller-Leder Free Content
PY Growth of more than 50% for Paraguayan leather
NL Tannery files for bankruptcy
TR Leather events go head-to-head in Turkey
TW PrimeAsia tops survey on deforestation risks in supply chain
25 November 2013
EC Ecuadorian tanners share processing knowledge
IT Gucci owner invests in snakeskin research
CA Bombardier still confident of new aircraft uptake
PL Poland claims its place among top furniture exporters Free Content
BR Brazilian industry association wants greater awareness of leather law
22 November 2013
PY Minerva director predicts bright future for Paraguay Free Content
ES Stuart Weitzman picks up accessories prize
US Actual slaughter under federal inspection-09.11.13
CU Cuba wants to make more of its hides and skins
PE Tannery visit to help produce alpaca improvements
21 November 2013
Tannery of the Year: European finalists named Free Content
FR Another leathergoods success story for rural France
AU Australian beef production up in September
IN It will be business as usual for Clariant at IILF
AR Footwear exports decline for Argentina
20 November 2013
CN Micam Shanghai dates change
GB Osprey to open new London flagship in the spring
AR Argentina: highest slaughter in almost four years
ML Tannery closures are costing Mali money Free Content
FR French tannery has fresh confidence
19 November 2013
BR CICB pleased by increase in finished hide exports
MX ANPIC reports visitor increase
GB Luxury award for Rolls-Royce
PK Ambassador pledges exchange of ideas
US Bottega Veneta creative director in own-brand announcement Free Content
18 November 2013
EH Moroccan minister inaugurates new artisan centre
FR Specialist French leathergoods firm announces expansion
CN UITIC Congress correct to focus on social responsibility
PK Pakistan: government may lift ban on live animal export
TH Thai Leathergoods Association appeals for raw materials help Free Content
15 November 2013
EG Egyptian economy still struggling, but leather lends a hand
CN CLIA president points to footwear industry “hurdles”
IT China and US growth compensate for domestic decline at Tod’s Free Content
GB It still takes years to learn to make classy gloves
US Actual slaughter under federal inspection-02.11.13
14 November 2013
CN New Valentino collection has a Shanghai accent
PK Las Vegas opportunity for Pakistan leather sector
GB Full Burberry H1 results break billion-pound barrier
PT APICCAPS re-elects president and promises new ten-year plan Free Content
BR Growth in Q3 for JBS
13 November 2013
AE Louis Vuitton to double the size of Dubai Mall store Free Content
IT Leather leads the way for Tuscan province
AU Good export figures for Australian beef despite decline in demand from Japan
BR Record month for Brazilian hides again, but trouble ahead
VN Vietnam on course for record exports
12 November 2013
US New leadership team for USMEF
MX Automotive is taking over in Guanajuato
PE Peruvian industry presents footwear concerns
CO Colombia to restrict raw material exports Free Content
IN Trumpler at IILF 2014
11 November 2013
IT Santa Croce tannery to close
FR Rugby star launches leathergoods brand
ML Mali: environment minister criticises tanneries
ES Neighbours achieve higher demand for high-end shoes
DE New all-time high for BMW Free Content
08 November 2013
Fourth Tannery of the Year programme launches, European shortlist named
BR São Paulo launch for Brazilian leather project
BR JBS announces sustainable hamburger Free Content
CN China’s leather exports up 9% in first nine months
US Actual slaughter under federal inspection-26.10.13
07 November 2013
FR Kering announces expansion plans for France Croco
AU Drought and Indonesia woes push AACo to a first-half loss
MA Moroccan delegation visits Santa Croce Free Content
US Rocketing demand for Michael Kors bags
FR Weakness in yen hits Hermes
06 November 2013
ID Wage rise could mean move away from Indonesia
IN Growth for Indian leather
BD The Asia Foundation wants to mediate over Bangladesh tanneries Free Content
AU End of the road for Tasmanian tannery
PK Export charge should be abolished, says PLGMEA
05 November 2013
AU NAPCO attracts no “acceptable proposal” from buyers
GB New manager for fast-growing satchel company
US US beef exports on the increase
GB Amberg approval for tanner’s shell cordovan offer
DE Increases in sales for most VW brands Free Content
04 November 2013
IN Fatalities in Indian leather factory blaze
IT Made in Italy offers hope for unemployed youngsters
PK Pakistan: Damage to waste treatment plant causes headache for tanners
BR Minerva makes acquisition
FR Ancient tannery uncovered in Toulouse Free Content
01 November 2013
US Chrysler sales are bright spot for Fiat
IN Growth for Bata in India and Bangladesh
BR Fish leather specialist showcases innovation Free Content
TR Italian shoe companies see Turkey’s potential
US Actual Slaughter Under Federal Inspection - 19.10.13

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