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June 2019

28 June 2019
DE IULTCS congress bids farewell to Dresden
GB Scottish Leather Group chairman retires Free Content
AU Record start to the year for Australia’s red meat exporters
MU ALLPI to help fill skills gap in Mauritius leather industry
US Actual slaughter under federal inspection - 15.06.19
27 June 2019
DE Freiberg delegates join IULTCS Congress Free Content
RU Russia’s love for Italian shoes is waning
PT Portuguese innovative leather project to run for a second time
IT New Bottega Veneta leathergoods facility to open in 2020
GB Burberry emissions pledge extends to supply chain partners
26 June 2019
DE Busy start to the XXXV IULTCS Congress Free Content
HR Jakov Buljan receives IULTCS Merit Award for Excellence
EG Mercedes-Benz confirms plans for Egypt plant
IT Santa Croce tannery founder dies
VN JBS Couros expands Vietnam operations
25 June 2019
Leather Pipeline: From oversupply to raw material shortage? Free Content
MA Morocco: Tannery complex given go-ahead
IT Gucci-backed festival to highlight tech innovations
IN Tamil Nadu tanners withstand water crisis
DE Lanxess employee wins VGCT achievement award
24 June 2019
AU Feeder cattle exports from Australia up by 25%
DE Hugo Boss opts for Olivenleder Free Content
TR Turkish leather chemicals manufacturer aims for international expansion
FR Hermès to boost its production in Saint Junien
IT FAO elects new director general
21 June 2019
FR Sharing is caring at Kering Free Content
BR Abicalçados renews overseas promotion initiative
US Tapestry fills its CFO void
ET Minister to lead Ethiopian delegation at XXXV IULTCS Congress
US Actual slaughter under federal inspection - 08.06.19
20 June 2019
GB Ettinger CEO named as industry legend
NL ZDHC: Chemical groups’ alignment is ‘critical milestone’
GB Mulberry’s revenue hit by disruption at UK retailer
US US Outdoor Industry Association: new tariffs have cost $1bn
IT Arzignano shows the way forward for circular-economy leather Free Content
19 June 2019
US USHSLA president reappointed to trade committee
AR Footwear suffers as consumption across Argentina’s economy declines
NL Corporate identity change reflects Smit & zoon message on sustainability Free Content
IT Lancel drives Piquadro to significant revenue growth
US US beef company adopts new Temple Grandin standard
18 June 2019
US Professor’s promised cattle lifecycle analysis will include leather
NG PAE and partners push forward with Nigeria shoe factory plan Free Content
DO Recycled leather features in Timberland's concepts project
ES Hermès brings a taste of Paris to Marbella store
FR Chanel rejects talk of sale as revenue tops $11 billion
17 June 2019
IT Change of chief executive at Bottega Veneta
GB SLTC previews new pilot tannery at Northampton University Free Content
BR Marfrig learns lesson from National Beef
ET New head of Ethiopia’s leather institute
AR Argentinian delegation will attend IFLS in Bogota
14 June 2019
US Big players urge US president to return to negotiating table
GB Consorzio prepares for Lineapelle London presentations
US US beef exports continued to fall in April
IT Luxury goods market could reach €275 billion in 2019 Free Content
US Actual slaughter under federal inspection - 01.06.19
13 June 2019
FR Lanvin owner may sell stake in its fashion unit
GB Aston Martin to makes its first SUV at St Athan plant
JP Japanese group acquires Florence-based leathergoods brand
VN ISA TanTec breaks ground at new Vietnam tannery site
CH Distinguished past-president of IULTCS dies Free Content
12 June 2019
CN Special Shanghai show celebrates Fendi-Lagerfeld connection
BR Tanners celebrate successful Inspiramais
GB UK leathergoods brand offers bag-making experience
US US wet blue holds its value Free Content
BR US continues to drive Brazil’s footwear exports
11 June 2019
The Leather Pipeline: hide waste increasing Free Content
ET Ethiopia: Major Chinese shoemaker signs lease for industrial park
DE IULTCS ‘sponsor a scientist’ appeal was a success
UZ Joint Uzbekistan-Turkey leather cluster in development
GB Brexit negotiations carry huge ramifications for UK luxury sector
10 June 2019
GB London student wins Cordwainers’ award Free Content
IL Renault and Nissan open innovation lab in Tel Aviv
MX BMW to train employees on-site at Mexico plant
JP New Tokyo showroom for Ecco Leather
IT Riccardo Boschetti reappointed president of Arzignano association
07 June 2019
GB Leathersellers’ Company hosts industry dinner in London Free Content
FR Christian Louboutin shoes to go on show on his home turf
IT More leathergoods on the horizon for Versace
DE TFL blog to spread ‘expert knowledge’ about the industry
US Actual Slaughter Under Federal Inspection - 25.05.19
06 June 2019
US Timberland funds ‘regenerative farms' research
FR France destruction ban could hit luxury companies hard
US FCA blames political conditions in France for merger withdrawal
BR Ministry delivers update on BSE in Brazil
GB Burberry insists on tannery certification Free Content
05 June 2019
CN China blames US for May trade tension setback Free Content
GB Timberland owner’s new London HQ ‘shows commitment’
CN Tom Schneider addresses Guangzhou footwear conference
NL LVMH joins the ZDHC community
NZ Cattle slaughter up, sheep and lamb down in New Zealand
04 June 2019
MX How Trump’s tariffs could hit the Mexican leather sector Free Content
BR BSE case confirmed in Brazil
ZA South African tannery makes solar energy commitment
US Strong start to the year for Caleres
MM Toyota eyes Myanmar’s expanding automotive market
03 June 2019
MN World Bank wants new leather training institute in Mongolia Free Content
GB Students gain hands-on experience at Bentley
US Tapestry adds to its leadership team
MU Mauritius targets revamp of its leather sector
AR Argentina: cattle slaughter down in Q1

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