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July 2014

31 July 2014
IT Italian footwear industry wins support for showing in Las Vegas Free Content
US Midpoint report shows further herd decline in the US
FR Louboutin offers a bag surprise, but shoes are still his main passion
US Shrinking herd leads Cargill to close beef facility
GB Lincoln praises its exclusive Bridge of Weir leather
30 July 2014
US US airlines weather the storm
ES First five months show strong export growth for Spanish shoes
US Rapid growth at Deckers Outdoor Corporation
VN PrimeAsia CEO pays tribute to “extraordinary leadership” of Vietnam team
IT Different GSC Group companies to present innovations at ACLE Free Content
29 July 2014
CO 500 exhibitors at Bogotá leather event
US Beef sales beat chicken and pork for Tyson, but contribute lower profit
PK Pakistan: leather garment exporters demand tax rebates
GB SATRA announces footwear seminar
ES Loewe sets up university grants for aspiring women executives Free Content
28 July 2014
NL Several sustainable highlights for Stahl in Shanghai
DE New Lanxess range of retanning agents can help make leather biodegradable
AU Teys Australia adds Victoria feedlot to its network
KE New fund to help livestock farmers in Kenya
IT James Ferragamo will succeed his father only if it is “right for the company” Free Content
25 July 2014
CN January-May figures show little impact so far of Hebei tannery closures Free Content
US Actual slaughter under federal inspection - 12.07.14
IT Italian artisan businesses “can no longer ignore” online sales
US US to take record number of exhibitors to ACLE
FR Leathergoods are pivotal to LVMH’s first-half performance
24 July 2014
PK Pakistan tanner says margins have halved because of power problems
TR Footwear the leading light for Turkish leather sector in first half
DE Peter Kaiser adds accessories for spring-summer 2015
GB London department store opens new shoe department
IT Chinese group saves historic Italian tannery and may seek more acquisitions there Free Content
23 July 2014
TR Turkey wants to add more value to its finished leather
US National Cattlemen’s Beef Association defends industry against new study
BR Rio designer makes her mark with Tanac
PT Portugal to set up new tanning industry museum
PY JBS contemplates new abattoir and (possibly) new tannery in Paraguay Free Content
22 July 2014
If hide prices begin to go back up, tanners may not be too unhappy Free Content
JP New investment should allow Anya Hindmarch to make the most of Japan opportunity
GB New managing director for BMW UK and Ireland
VN Lefaso lays down leather targets
FR Hermès reaps the benefit of increased leathergoods production capacity
21 July 2014
FR CTC confirms board members
IT Closures throughout Italy’s footwear manufacturing base
BD Full-year figures show an increase of almost one-third for Bangladeshi leather sector
BR China to recommence imports of Brazilian beef Free Content
US University of Cincinnati offers leather orientation courses
18 July 2014
CN Henan Prosper branches out
CN Rolls-Royce appoints director to develop China business
CO Colombian leather industry calls on government to do more
DE Synthetic substitutes for leather “one of the biggest” polluters Free Content
US Actual slaughter under federal inspection - 05.07.14
17 July 2014
FR Artisan tannery wins ‘employment for women’ award in France
US Speakers announced for USHSLA convention
IT Arzignano wins EU funding for ‘Green Leather Industry’ pilot Free Content
US IULTCS offers funding for leather research
BR African interest helps boost Brazilian beef exports
16 July 2014
MX Tanners in León face land-price increase if they relocate
CN Beef imports into China still growing
GB Northampton confers honorary degrees on 15 more industry figures Free Content
AU MLA predicts ‘significant’ increase in cattle prices
KE African community projects put Southwest Airlines’ leather to use
15 July 2014
AU No let-up in demand for crocodile skins
ID Indonesian leather garment brand calls for ban on sheepskin shipments
US FDRA publishes code of conduct for footwear manufacturers
PE USMEF Latin American Product Showcase moves to Peru
DE New filling solution will make leather lighter, TFL claims Free Content
14 July 2014
KE Kenyan tannery bosses join leather taskforce
GB Strong first quarter for Burberry
DE The story behind the Chancellor’s World Cup bag
DE Trumpler to present chrome VI prevention agent at ACLE Free Content
US Tannin Corp to focus on products for American ‘Lifestyle’ leathers at ACLE
11 July 2014
CA Canadian start-up saves sheepskins from landfill
CN ‘Zero Discharge’ protocol could be included in LWG tannery audits Free Content
VN Vietnam prepares for leather and footwear show
US Aircraft interiors conference to debut in US
US Actual slaughter under federal inspection - 28.06.14
10 July 2014
FR S.T. Dupont reports slow leathergoods sales, but the news from Russia is better
US Lightweight leather is a key component in new jungle boot
BR High-level Brazilian and international speakers for CICB Sustainability Forum
CN Daimler says Mercedes will outsell rivals in China Free Content
GB Bentley’s half-year results suggest another record
09 July 2014
GB Leather chemicals firm sets up new joint venture in Asia
DZ Plans for new tannery to make veg-tanned leather in Algeria
BR São Paulo to host sustainable beef conference Free Content
FR Designers challenged to produce veg-tanned collection for Le Cuir
IT Leathergoods prop up Italian bag exports
08 July 2014
Leather Pipeline: Biggest players are eroding natural market forces
CN Aokang aims to boost in-house design by 70%
GB Rolls-Royce announces 33% increase in H1 sales Free Content
SE Kavat to celebrate 70th anniversary with three special styles
US Chemtan says farewell to company president
07 July 2014
US US beef exports rise but lamb falters
FR 75 luxury brands rake in $171.8bn last year
ES Camper’s new range of luxury shoes ready for Europe this September
TR Turkey hopes to benefit from Chinese tanning restrictions
IT Stonefly co-founder will lend Assocalzaturifici a helping hand Free Content
04 July 2014
KE Kenya: Minister petitions for more domestic footwear manufacture
IN IILF-branded show under way in New Delhi
KR Lectra sets up new subsidiary in South Korea
MX BMW announces another new plant in the Americas, this time in Mexico Free Content
US Actual slaughter under federal inspection - 21.06.14
03 July 2014
IT Reversal of fortunes for Italy’s tanning and leather machinery makers
CN Fourth Tannery of the Year programme: China finalists announced
FR LVMH sets up new apprenticeship programme
US Timberland highlights certified suppliers
JP Japan Airlines upgrades to leather that is 33% lighter Free Content
02 July 2014
FR Sold-out Le Cuir to increase focus on exclusivity
IN India: Footwear institute hosts delegation from Ethiopia
BO New leather innovation centre for Bolivia Free Content
DE Investment group takes direct control of Bally and Jimmy Choo
IT New creative director admires the “Italianness” of Tod’s
01 July 2014
IT Italy’s tanners brought in more than €4 billion in exports last year Free Content
DE Peter Kaiser appoints new head of design
KE Kenya: new abattoir is ready for business
VN Vietnam mulls leather testing
ES Spain: Footwear strike averted

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