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February 2016

29 February 2016
PK Sales down but profits up for Bata Pakistan
NL Stahl agreement could spell biotech breakthrough Free Content
TR Dispute with Russia decimates Zeytinburnu leather trade
CN China: 84 tanneries facing closure
US Confident Magna predicts growth despite sales setback
26 February 2016
ES 400 brands sign up for inaugural Momad Shoes
TR Turkey’s footwear trade deficit narrows
KE Poor power supply deters investors in Kenyan tannery
DE BASF expects increased volumes despite volatile market
US Actual slaughter under federal inspection - 13.02.16
25 February 2016
IT Why metal detectors could save tanners thousands
CH Hüni signs record contract at Tanning Tech
IT Positive mood at Tanning Tech 2016 Free Content
GB Coats says corrosion-resistant zips will improve leathergoods’ durability
IT Huntsman helps create composite material for leathergoods
24 February 2016
GB Aston Martin chooses Welsh location for new factory
AT Wollsdorf Leder is a carbon-neutral tanner Free Content
CN China changes suit Cartigliano
IN Demand for SATRA’s footwear solutions doubles in five years
PK Pakistan: Sialkot Tannery Zone officially approved
23 February 2016
CH Zünd suggests shoe tanners should switch from sides to hides
IT Assomac delegation to meet Pope Francis
US Psychotherapist turned footwear instructor has no regrets
Leather Pipeline: Suede provides bright spot in uncertain market Free Content
IT Tanning Tech opens in Milan
22 February 2016
BR CICB brings four Brazilian tanners to Lineapelle
MA Leathergoods has 8% share of Morocco's growing artisan industries
NI Nicaragua can use its leather to make car parts Free Content
IR Iran set to become ‘interesting’ new market for luxury goods
IT Leather industry gears up for Lineapelle
19 February 2016
FR Trumpler delivers talk to ITECH staff and students
FR Kering keeps on growing Free Content
US Actual slaughter under federal inspection - 06.02.16
GB UK: More cooperation in beef supply chain needed to stimulate demand
US Tandy Leather CEO steps down following sales drop
18 February 2016
MX Jalisco prepares for new footwear event
EC Synthetic “invasion” blamed for sales decline for Ecuador’s tanners
AR Possible buyer of Sadesa tannery named Free Content
IT ‘First signs of recovery’ for Italian footwear
BR JBS revamps management structure to reflect 'internationalisation'
17 February 2016
CN Chinese consumers still prefer to shop for luxury goods overseas
US Poultry and prepared foods spark Tyson growth
US US hide exports close the year with 20% decline in value Free Content
ES Spanish university gives backing to Italians’ leather certification plans
IT POTECO’s leather courses tackle youth unemployment
16 February 2016
IT Strong growth for ‘value for money’ Furla Free Content
IN Tata gets the nod for leather exports
BR Lectra to join speakers at Brazilian footwear event
MX Ackerman repeats papal footwear feat
BR Exchange rate puts a gloss on Brazil’s January hide exports
15 February 2016
AU Australia prepares for lowest cattle herd in 24 years
AR Poor summer so far for Buenos Aires leathergoods retailers
DE Deichmann 2015 revenues exceed €5 billion Free Content
ES Spanish footwear companies eye spoils from US
HK Details of second Global Footwear Retail Conference announced
12 February 2016
PK Poor export figures continue for tanners in Pakistan
AR Hopes of a buyer for Sadesa’s Las Toscas tannery Free Content
MA Morocco’s leather industry aims to triple growth by 2020
GB Chrome VI debate among highlights for SLTC's April conference
US Actual slaughter under federal inspection - 30.01.16
11 February 2016
ES Spain’s footwear on track for record exports
FR Longchamp reports growing Chinese demand for leathergoods
CO Bucaramanga to have its own regional shoe brand
DE No January let-up for Audi as SUVs drive growth Free Content
BD Bangladesh Bank to set up $200m Green Transformation Fund
10 February 2016
LK Sri Lanka event concludes successfully
IN Enzyme technology CEO says the beamhouse is under threat in India Free Content
Suede shoes demand: First indication of better outlook for leather?
FR Strong growth for Hermès
US China’s share of US footwear market falls to 65%
09 February 2016
FR CTC and POTECO to pool leather testing resources
Leather Pipeline: Brands forecast 20% drops in 2016 Free Content
BD Savar move to happen before year-end, Apex general manager says
US USMEF announces “aggressive” pursuit of new customers following 2015 beef declines
PK PTA pleased by second Lahore ‘Mega Leather’ event
08 February 2016
PK Pakistan’s new leather export promotion body to imitate India’s
BE Brussels “Future for European Leather” event generates industry manifesto Free Content
FR France holds its own
CA Danier Leather files for insolvency
KE Kenyan tannery sees trade opportunities with South Africa
05 February 2016
ZA Indian leather companies heading to South Africa
IT Record year for Ferrari while peers celebrate continued success in US
FR CLE chairman celebrates French connection as UITIC Congress closes Free Content
IR Iranian association joins UITIC
US Actual slaughter under federal inspection - 23.01.16
04 February 2016
IN Export figures overshadow positive IILF mood
IN CLE chairman confirms Indian footwear predictions
IN UITIC president says footwear industry must “think big” Free Content
US Demand from Asia propels Michael Kors
ZW Zimbabwe pavilion to debut at APLF
03 February 2016
IN New Designers’ Fair brings European, US and Brazilian designers to Chennai Free Content
US Leading meatpackers test controversial online cattle auction
FR Premiere Vision Leather to take cues from art world
IN Three celebrity models at Chennai Leather Fashion Show
IN Yorchem and C&E launch pigment joint venture at IILF
02 February 2016
ZW Tata may buy a tannery in Zimbabwe
FR Double-digit growth for Louis Vuitton in 2015
IN Chennai UITIC Congress will be one of CLE’s biggest ever events Free Content
IN India can double its domestic footwear market
JP Spanish footwear companies court Japanese buyers
01 February 2016
IN New policies can help Indian leather achieve “ambitious” target, ITPO says Free Content
DE Lanxess and BMW steal the show on the first day at IILF
IN IILF exhibitors up by 2.7%
IT Chinese snap up Ferragamo shoes
US ‘Differentiated’ Lear reports record 2015 sales

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