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November 2016

30 November 2016
ES ‘Luxury’ has lost its meaning, Loewe creative director says
IT Gruppo Dani sends ‘no gifts’ Christmas message to customers and suppliers Free Content
PK New chairman for Pakistan Footwear Manufacturers’ Association
US Nike partners with US leathergoods company
FR Lectra explores the future for furniture
29 November 2016
Leather Pipeline points out “uncertainties” affecting three leather-producing countries Free Content
IN UNIDO to present zero liquid discharge concept at IULTCS Congress
FR Tanners to exhibit at Blossom Première Vision
GB Michael Kors presses ahead with menswear range
US Actual slaughter under federal inspection - 12.11.16
28 November 2016
CI Changing diets in Africa mean more meat and dairy required
AE Footwear factories benefit by opening their doors to UAE buyers
DZ Volkswagen to open new assembly plant in Algeria Free Content
ES New director for Momad Shoes event
IN Hidesign targets luxury market
25 November 2016
PY Paraguayan town can become famous for footwear, minister says Free Content
TR New Turkish leather fair dates clash with Chennai events
GB First phase of “biggest handbag hall” opens
CN UK targets Chinese beef market
GB Battle to save UK leather museum
24 November 2016
NL Recycling commitment sparks new idea for Smit & zoon Free Content
DE Lanxess increases chrome chemicals prices by up to 20%
RU Russian footwear buyers return to Turkey
FR LVMH opens doors to students
BR Another tannery joins CSCB initiative
23 November 2016
KE Government must step in if Kenya’s new leather park is to succeed
BR Rise in exports for Brazilian shoe components
US New Coach store has resident leather craftsman
US Caleres is benefiting from strategy
FR Hermès is the latest to put artisan skills on public display Free Content
22 November 2016
MX New David Peters blog on the importance of Mexico Free Content
DE Follow-up Lanxess leather seminar to go ahead in January
CU USMEF eyes “new opportunities” for US beef in Cuba
FR JM Weston to host leather industry event
US No recovery for US wet blue exports
21 November 2016
GB Business award for Bridge of Weir
US Tyson to replace CEO on December 31
AU Australia calculates value of red meat and livestock sectors
ID Indonesian tanners call for action on raw hide exports
NL Stahl makes flame-retardant products acquisition Free Content
18 November 2016
FR Luxury bags are a sound investment
BR Brazilian leather exports may have turned a corner with October growth Free Content
ES Leather contributes to industrial growth in Catalonia
DE Volkswagen to cut thousands of jobs
US Actual slaughter under federal inspection - 05.11.16
17 November 2016
US Chanel chooses shoe focus for Hawai store Free Content
AR Argentinean tanners announce early holidays as orders dry up
PK Pakistan’s finished leather exports fall by 25%
IT Piquadro snaps up Tuscan brand
ES Loewe readies itself for flagship opening
16 November 2016
CN Emissions scandal hurts VW, but not in China
IN Madhavaram common effluent treatment plant to add capacity
GB Cheaney’s new initiative makes 1.2 million shoe permutations possible Free Content
GB Plans for Northampton leather centre submitted
KE Kenya invites bids for leather park
15 November 2016
BR JBS bemoans “challenging” quarter in South America
IT Tourism downturn affects Salvatore Ferragamo results
US Leather Pipeline: US election slow to make an impact so far Free Content
BD Savar cluster “could be further expanded”
US Revenue dips at Michael Kors
14 November 2016
CA A more efficient livestock sector means a better carbon footprint
BR Special exhibition at Brazil’s national footwear museum
SG BASF publishes leather trends for spring-summer 2018 Free Content
GB Fast fashion “a challenge” for footwear industry
DE BMW reaches electric vehicle milestone
11 November 2016
IN Fatal fire at Indian leather garments factory
BR Brazilian shoe exports show slight recovery
DE Growth goes on for Audi Free Content
DE New CEO at Montblanc
US Actual slaughter under federal inspection - 29.10.16
10 November 2016
GB Scottish Leather Group grows its workforce
GB ICLT hails most successful Industry Engagement Day so far Free Content
DE Performance chemicals growth for Lanxess
ES Inescop to work with Italian design school
DE Daimler appoints chief design officer
09 November 2016
DE Trumpler celebrates open day success
IT Tod’s will open new factory to help earthquake-hit Le Marche
US Coach launches Craftmanship Bar in Chicago
US September a “solid month” for US beef exports
GB Burberry claims “good early progress” on strategy as revenue dips Free Content
08 November 2016
New Sam Setter column on upholding the leather industry’s values Free Content
GB Bridge of Weir helps Volvo in Scottish car awards
BR Couros Bom Retiro signs up for CSCB initiative
GB Plans for UK goat tannery approved
MK Lear inaugurates seat cover plant in Macedonia
07 November 2016
MX Guanajuato maintains its prominence in leather exports from Mexico
EC Ecuador turns to Mexico to boost leather and footwear sector
MW Boost for Malawi’s leather industry
FR Leather art project inspires LVMH Free Content
US USMEF elects new chairman
04 November 2016
AT UNIDO prepares to celebrate its fiftieth birthday
PL Polish furniture firm says automated cutting has led to 5% saving Free Content
CH Richemont restructures management team
US “Challenging year” continues for Tandy
US Actual slaughter under federal inspection - 22.10.16
03 November 2016
BD Government to impose $5 billion target on Bangladesh leather sector
NL Stahl hosts calf skin transparency and traceability event Free Content
FR Hermès leans on leathergoods in third quarter
DE Hugo Boss targets “sustainable growth”
CN China sets up new body to control e-commerce quality
02 November 2016
IT Italy’s greenLIFE project features at bioeconomy conference Free Content
GB Leather handbags boost revenue at All Saints
AU MLA bolsters North American team
AU Australian concerns over buffalo taking market share in Indonesia
BD Minister inaugurates Bangladesh leather exhibition
01 November 2016
Leather Pipeline: tanners in Asia need to move fast to secure raw material Free Content
US Decent quarter for Coach despite “pullback” from department stores
MX Assintecal says an increase Brazil-Mexico shoe trade is “crucial”
AR Argentina to limit footwear imports
DE Emissions scandal continues to weigh on Volkswagen

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