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October 2016

31 October 2016
BW Leathergoods start-up determined to make the most of Botswana’s resources
US Adient celebrates its Independence Day Free Content
GB Fashion the inspiration for new Rolls-Royce model
BR Closed Brazilian tannery could reopen
CA Canadian beef industry welcomes EU deal
28 October 2016
CN BASF’s head of leather says transformation in China is real Free Content
AU All-Australian consortium withdraws bid for Kidman
DE TFL presents leather trends for Spring-Summer 2018
FR Kering to share sustainability methods with design schools
US Actual slaughter under federal inspection - 15.10.16
27 October 2016
AR Shoe consumption in Argentina is down by 30%, CIC says
IT ‘The Perfect Tannery’ exhibition opens in Arzignano Free Content
BR Brazil: shoe components export push delivers 34% growth
US Smart investments boost Lear sales
IT Tod's puts emphasis on digital after sales dip
26 October 2016
IE JBS abandons plans for “ultimate parent company” in Ireland
US New David Peters blog on relationships in the hide trade
JP Tuscan tanners take their story to Tokyo Free Content
FR Luxury brands lead growth at Kering
DE Hugo Boss takes a step back from the luxury market
25 October 2016
US Volkswagen agrees $14.7 billion settlement in the US
HK APLF dates to move to mid-March from 2018
SG Italian brands to show new collections in Singapore Free Content
BR Footwear project from Design na Pele
AU All-Australian consortium leads bidding for Kidman
24 October 2016
AU No major outbreak but Bluetongue concerns remain for Australian cattle industry
MW New leather body for Malawi
FR LVMH attracts largest number yet of new apprentices Free Content
TR Turkish entrepreneur happy with hide imports from Spain’s bull-rings
ES Big names on judging panel for Petrer design award
21 October 2016
PK Pakistan finds funding for subsidised delegation at Atlanta Shoe Market
CI African Development Bank says Ethiopia’s leather industry shows the way
BR Brazilian leather takes its place in New York library
US Lear opens innovation centre in Detroit Free Content
US Actual slaughter under federal inspection - 08.10.16
20 October 2016
KR Cartigliano celebrates 30 years of working with Korean agent Free Content
US Tandy launches Philadelphia retail store
BD Fresh deadline for Bangladesh tannery relocation
TR Izmir footwear event celebrates its fortieth edition
US Buckman announces price increase
19 October 2016
GB Kering announced new chief executive for Christopher Kane brand
IT Natuzzi to make furniture collections available for fast delivery
US Furniture brand to host leather seminar at High Point Market
CO Business publication makes leathergoods entrepreneur a columnist
CN China property boom boosts furniture Free Content
18 October 2016
Leather Pipeline: industry speeds towards two-tier market Free Content
PE Leathergoods firms to take part in Expotextil Peru
GB Burberry bags perform well
BR Design na Pele inspires furniture project
HK Stella International to tap into ‘athleisure’ trend
17 October 2016
MX Peter Mangione to address Mexican shoe industry
PY Help for Paraguayan participants at overseas exhibitions
TZ Leather skills will be on offer at new college in Tanzania
CN Record sales in China for Volkswagen
IT UNIC joins Zero Discharge programme Free Content
14 October 2016
US US wet blue prices 12% cheaper than last year
PK Pakistan leather exporters “need government help”
FR LVMH will not do business with Amazon
IT Gruppo Mastrotto invests in Lectra cutting technology Free Content
US Actual slaughter under federal inspection - 01.10.16
13 October 2016
BR Brazil’s cattle herd hits record high Free Content
AU Australian hide stamping system presented at USHSLA convention
US US industry names new USHSLA president
US Accessory company turns to Horween for leather
CA Canada and Mexico confirm beef agreement
12 October 2016
AU Australia appears attractive to Portuguese shoe brands Free Content
US Tyson takes 5% stake in meat-free protein company
PK Italian delegation to visit Pakistan
IN Volatility of British pound worries Indian leather exporters
RU Italian orders suffer at Moscow show
11 October 2016
GB New Sam Setter column on ‘Brexit’ and the leather industry
Deadline nears for IULTCS grant
AU Australia’s richest woman part of latest Kidman bid
BR Brazil launches new programme to help increase productivity
FR Leathergoods contribute to strong quarter for LVMH Free Content
10 October 2016
GB Senior figure in UK leather dies
ES Spanish footwear sector wants young people Free Content
AR “Grave crisis” for Argentinean meat sector
NZ ‘Brexit’ a concern for New Zealand beef industry
US Coach steps back into shoes
07 October 2016
FR IFM puts a value on France’s shoe and leathergoods sectors Free Content
US Tyson contests analyst analysis of pricing
IT Ferragamo offers bespoke option for Giglio range
EG Relocation of Cairo tanneries continues
US Actual slaughter under federal inspection - 24.09.16
06 October 2016
NL Two major leather industry players join ZDHC Free Content
PK Road improvement to help Karachi tanners
CA Ecco opens Vancouver 'shop-in-shop' for leathergoods
ET Ethiopia emphasises the importance of leather
NI Nicaragua: schools programme worth $5 million to leather and shoe sector
05 October 2016
GB Aston Martin starts production of new model Free Content
BR Brazilian footwear looks to continue growth in China
US Larger herd and higher demand drive Cargill growth
AR Footwear workers in Argentina ask neighbours to join protest
PK New PTA chairman spells out priorities
04 October 2016
Leather Pipeline says electric cars present a big opportunity Free Content
GB New chief finance officer for Xeros
MX Mexican footwear association issues TPP warning
FR French town hosts fourth edition of event celebrating leather
DE German luggage and leathergoods brand becomes part of LVMH
03 October 2016
ES COTANCE announces Leather is My Job conference in Igualada
DE Dornbusch Gravuren business to continue under new ownership
GB New chief executive for Clarks Free Content
IN India’s leather exports hit by low EU demand
IT Bottega Veneta names former Hugo Boss chief as CEO

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