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April 2019

30 April 2019
Leather Pipeline: automotive leather mystery Free Content
VN Vietnam’s shoe companies bring components in-house
GB Xeros says the end of the development phase is in sight
IT Online focus ‘the right road’ for Tod’s
NL Ecco Leather will only use clean energy for Apple production
29 April 2019
US Upcycling company continues its release of bags made from Amtrak leather
IN India’s leather exports down in value, despite growth for leathergoods
GB SLTC hosts annual conference Free Content
US US beef exports struggle to match record highs of 2018
GB New London flagship store for Loewe
26 April 2019
BR JBS invests in animal welfare
FR Customised Porsche the highlight of Berluti auction Free Content
US Lear hit by ‘significant declines’ in automotive production
TR Izmir shoe event goes ahead
US Actual slaughter under federal inspection - 13.04.19
25 April 2019
US Timberland nears goal of LWG gold and silver
ZA South Africa’s ‘Toms’ trials local producer
JP Tricker’s picks Tokyo for first non-UK store
KE Nairobi shoe factory to boost youth employment
FR Q1 results show benefit to Hermès of staying true to its roots Free Content
24 April 2019
BE Belgian leather manufacturer to run photography competition again
US European leather handbags face US “extra import duties” Free Content
GB London leads the way in luxury store openings
ZA South Africa in renewed push to reshore footwear manufacturing
NL Stahl publishes new sustainability report
23 April 2019
US Tapestry could boost orders from LWG tanneries by 30%
BD Savar tanners to take responsibility for CETP
TR Three Turkish tanning machinery providers to work together in export markets
DE TFL prepares two presentations for IULTCS Congress
MX Wollsdorf Leather confirms Mexico plant is up and running Free Content
18 April 2019
US Actual slaughter under federal inspection - 06.04.19
VN Stella International to ramp up production in Vietnam
IT Gucci grows by 20% in Q1 Free Content
IT Assocalzaturifici elects new president
PK New arrangements in place for Bata Pakistan
17 April 2019
CN Karma puts Bridge of Weir leather in Shanghai show cars Free Content
GB Jaguar Land Rover optimistic despite sales dip
US Italian footwear brand wants to expand in the US
JP Japanese automotive strength prompts trade talks
IT Italian lender aids Gruppo Dani with expansion plans
16 April 2019
CO Cueros Vélez tannery hosts finished product manufacturers
Leather Pipeline: Product manufacturers to blame for fall in leather demand Free Content
FR Revenue increase for luxury’s leading lights - Deloitte
MX Apimex president is positive about Mexico’s shoe trade
FR Luxury groups respond quickly after fire ravages Notre-Dame
15 April 2019
CN Renault to recruit local design talent for new centre in Shanghai
BW Botswana’s long-awaited leather park to be built in stages
BD Bangladesh leather exports are off target
DE Flat sales for BMW in first quarter
GB Shakespeare revealed as tenant of Leathersellers’ Company Free Content
12 April 2019
NG Leather is key to economic growth, Nigerian minister says
AR Argentinian footwear workers union laments job losses
NL Stahl agreement offers leather market entry for molecular tagging Free Content
AU Australia’s beef exports to China increase by 67% in Q1
US Actual slaughter under federal inspection - 30.03.19
11 April 2019
DE China growth not enough for Mercedes-Benz in Q1
IT Maserati selects Zegna’s special woven leather
GB Owner of Dr Martens considers selling the brand
BE EU cattle population dips to 87.5 million head
FR Leathergoods sales grow by 15% as LVMH has ‘exceptional’ Q1 Free Content
10 April 2019
BR Brazilian footwear industry on track despite March export dip
DK Ecco praised for employees' inspiring stories
US Wet blue growth eases China pain for US hide exports Free Content
IT AICC puts new leadership team in place
ZA South Africa needs to import less and produce more, minister says
09 April 2019
IT Workers offered chance to pray together
CH Oeko-Tex updates leather chemicals standards
FR New leather training centre opens in French town
DE Export fall hurts German car makers in Q1
FR Distinguished Paris footwear designer dies Free Content
08 April 2019
AU Deloitte has high hopes for the luxury market in Australia Free Content
IT UNIC pleased with leather industry’s employment performance in 2018
BD Bangladesh’s PM appeals to Italy for leathergoods support
ID Personalisation on offer at Coach’s new Indonesia store
CO Colombia: leather exports down in value by nearly 30%
05 April 2019
IT Leather is part of Loro Piana’s expansion plans Free Content
RU Mercedes-Benz to manufacture for the Russian market in Moscow
CN Stahl upgrades wastewater facilities at Suzhou plant
DE IULTCS Congress organisers confirm cultural programme
US Actual slaughter under federal inspection - 23.03.19
04 April 2019
AU MLA managing director sees ‘big gains’ in working together
GB New head of design at Rolls-Royce Motors
US New Hermès boutique to open in New York City
PK Pakistan’s leather exports continue to decline
BR Brazilian hide exports lose almost 25% of value Free Content
03 April 2019
GB Downturn in demand more to do with economics than veganism, UK Leather says Free Content
BR Brazilian footwear bodies prepare to launch 2018 report
GB BFA names new chief executive
ES Jobs down in Spain’s leather and footwear sector
IT Hide structure inspires Superior Tannery’s makeover
02 April 2019
Leather Pipeline: leather has to stand apart from the alternatives Free Content
BE Big bags are back
SE H&M moves away from chrome-tanned leather
NL Stahl bids farewell to loyal employee
GB Pittards eyes impact on automotive and airline markets
01 April 2019
BR Marfrig opens new plant in Mato Grosso
HK GLCC says unneeded health certificates are a barrier to trade in hides and skins
NL Leather Naturally set for June launch after raising $1.5 million Free Content
GH South Africa eyes leather sector opportunities in Ghana
GB Qatari investment fund completes sale of Anya Hindmarch

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