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October 2018

31 October 2018
MX Shoes still matter greatly in Guanajuato
JP New Lexus seats are the fruit of three years’ work
BE Delvaux and the one-piece bag
US Patience from the professor
US Professor Mitloehner on “unringing the bell” on cows Free Content
30 October 2018
GB Elvis & Kresse to hold new workshop event in Mayfair
KZ Italian shoe brands move on to Kazakhstan
BR Third Brazilian tannery receives CSCB accreditation
US Tapestry marks anniversary of rebrand with strong results
Leather Pipeline: Time for brands to appreciate the true value of leather Free Content
29 October 2018
US DSW emerges as new buyer of Camuto Group
GB Joseph Cheaney opens in heritage-rich London shopping location
CH Hüni becomes a supporter of Tannery of the Future Free Content
CN Richemont and Alibaba to launch luxury retail platform in China
GB Electric hypercar to be built in the UK
26 October 2018
RU Russian shoe group keeps expanding its footprint
GB Northampton opens first new shoe factory in decades Free Content
PK Pakistan's newest cricket star is a former leather factory worker
US Lear revises outlook after flat third quarter
US Actual slaughter under federal inspection - 13.10.18
25 October 2018
JP Tokyo show targets designers
BO Citeccal to help Bolivian neighbours
CN Aston Martin continues investment in China with new brand centre Free Content
FR LVMH welcomes 200 new apprentices to training programme
EC Ecuadorean student finds shrimp shells clean tannery effluent
24 October 2018
US Bentley changes Americas chief executive
IT Salvatore Ferragamo figurehead dies
GB UK shoemaking in the spotlight on new TV show
IT Livestock is essential for 600 million of the world’s poorest households Free Content
IT Kering glories in Gucci growth of 35%
23 October 2018
US US: the hide’s share of total by-product value is slipping
BE Social partners welcome extra scrutiny of products
GB Rolls-Royce celebrates largest-ever number of new apprentices Free Content
CN UNIDO unveils new training tool at China leather conference
FR Hermès sets up e-commerce site in China
22 October 2018
GB Iconic products help Dr Martens achieve 20% sales growth
RU Assocal takes 130 Italian shoe brands to “essential” Moscow show
US Beef production to grow in 2019, USDA says Free Content
ET ALLPI aims to equip Ethiopia’s shoemakers
IT Tod’s is not for sale: Diego Della Valle
19 October 2018
AR Bally is back in Buenos Aires
GB Smythson announces new chief executive Free Content
IT Experienced figure to lead Valentino’s accessories business
FR France’s leather exports increased in first half
US Actual slaughter under federal inspection - 06.10.18
18 October 2018
FR Louis Vuitton launches shoe customisation service
AU Ex-politicians line up for red meat taskforce
PH Leather art project makes its way to Manila
GB Trade dispute could cost millions of jobs, WTO head warns Free Content
ES Footwear fairs: Madrid aims to emulate Düsseldorf
17 October 2018
CN Abicalçados launches e-commerce initiative in China
JP ‘Smooth leather’ option available in new Lexus range
AU Kylie Minogue shows her love of leather
FR LVMH hails “unprecedented success” of ‘open-door’ event
US Tariffs: small tweak could make huge impact, USHSLA says Free Content
16 October 2018
Leather Pipeline sounds faint note of optimism Free Content
US Sharp falls for US hide exports
IT Italian association urges members to apply to speak at SLTC
US PrimeAsia sourcing supports cattle sustainability programme
BD Bangladesh: leather-sector exports decline in value
15 October 2018
PK Funding available for Pakistani firms to attend Istanbul and Las Vegas shows
BR JBS celebrates new US and Australia credit facility
DE Trumpler to boost finishing business with Langro-Chemie acquisition Free Content
IT Lectra helps Moroso lay the groundwork for growth
ID Ecco helps build fire station in Indonesia
12 October 2018
CN Stella International will continue to cut production capacity in China
US Leather manufacturer values visit to High Point Free Content
DE BMW the latest car group to report September slump
IN Financial boost for Indian leather and footwear sector
US Actual slaughter under federal inspection - 29.09.18
11 October 2018
CN China prepares to host AICLST conference Free Content
IT Tuscany: young tanners’ group member defends leather
IN Indian leather companies prepare for buyer-seller meetings
US Record August for US beef exports
GB Jaguar Land Rover lends its expertise to Clarks
10 October 2018
CN Tariff of 5% is enough to put Chinese tanners off US hides
FR Leather business unit contributes 40% of LVMH revenues
GB Lexus-inspired shoe uses upholstery leather in the upper Free Content
KR France’s leather craftsmanship on display in Seoul
GB Jaguar Land Rover to temporarily close UK plant
09 October 2018
FR FFTM to show off French leather at London event
GB Winner of the first IULTCS Merit Award dies
IT Polimoda’s new course is dedicated to bag design
BR Brazil’s footwear exports continue to fall
GB Second Clayton Group tannery goes into administration Free Content
08 October 2018
ZA South African exhibitors steal the show at Le Bourget Free Content
BR Room for Brazil in UK footwear market
LB ATC appoints new sales manager for the Middle East
AU Australia offers opportunities for Spanish shoe companies
DE Tough September for Audi amid vehicle restrictions
05 October 2018
US HP’s new laptop is bound in full-grain leather Free Content
CN Luxury investors spooked by reports of China border crackdown
US Tapestry demands more from its suppliers
US Actual slaughter under federal inspection - 22.09.18
ZW Zimbabwean beef sector earmarked for investment
04 October 2018
GB Leathersellers lists grant and charity recipients
AU MLA managing director to depart
CH Millennials will drive the growth of luxury spending
ES Spain’s H1 footwear figures make for interesting reading
US Leathergoods and automotive brands make top 100 Free Content
03 October 2018
UY Uruguay’s leather exports fall away after a strong start
HK Hong Kong group buys leathergoods manufacturer
NL Important business award for Smit & zoon Free Content
US Change of leadership for Tandy Leather Factory
IT Lineapelle Innovation Square to return in September 2019
02 October 2018
Leather Pipeline: Brands shouldn't doubt leather’s animal welfare standards Free Content
GB Thomas Ware MD pays tribute to workforce
ES Trade surplus for Spanish leather industry in H1
PK New chairman for central executive committee of PTA
US US industry bodies announce plans to merge
01 October 2018
ES Second Spanish national footwear congress to take place in Elda
FR French leather event stresses importance of training
HK Elvis & Kresse to takes its products to Hong Kong
FR CTC says budget cut would affect entire French leather sector Free Content
JP Japanese style inspires Crockett & Jones mini-collection

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