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March 2021

31 March 2021
GB Stalwart of the UK tanning industry to retire
IT All-digital Mipel running until mid-July
US PrimeAsia completes lifecycle assessment of its leather
NL Update for Stahl’s range of chemicals for lighter automotive leather Free Content
30 March 2021
CN Market Intelligence: Chinese tanners lead raw material buying frenzy Free Content
US Shipping firms and port operators could face legal action in US
IT Leather’s sustainability contribution should be better known
CN Daphne International’s revenues drop 83%
29 March 2021
CN Real leather, stay different student competition: China winners announced
US Pushing up hide prices is self-inflicted harm, Jon Clark says Free Content
FR LVMH Métiers d’Art exhibition postponed
DK Breakthrough for Spoor as Oeko-Tex makes traceability move
26 March 2021
GB Muirhead turns to Polygiene for antiviral leather
Nothing To Hide update: new version of essay two available Free Content
GB SLF and Oeko-Tex join forces to support leather industry
US Actual Slaughter Under Federal Inspection - 13.03.21
25 March 2021
TR Turkish minister wants more sheep and fewer cattle
US Ford gifts leftover leather to social enterprises
CN China’s full-year leather imports fell overall, but a mixed bag Free Content
BR JBS to invest $1bn to hit zero GHG by 2040
24 March 2021
CN 'Sluggish' 2020 leather exports for China Free Content
IT Giancarlo Lovato is committee president for IULTCS EuroCongress
FR New showroom for Au-Delà du Cuir
FR Former LV designer offers fresh take on leathergoods classics
23 March 2021
ZW Zimbabwe: Companies join forces to promote leathergoods
IT Leather Leaders: series continues with Federico Brugnoli Free Content
CN The daigou-approved ‘most popular’ handbags in China in February
FR Tobacco factory will house latest leathergoods site, Hermès confirms
22 March 2021
CH UBS says Kering-Richemont tie-up could make sense
CN Duty-free advances in Hainan and Shenzhen
CN Decline of just over 25% for Stella International
IT April, the cruellest month for Italian leathergoods Free Content
19 March 2021
IT Biotech firm to develop new-generation bio-stimulants from leather scraps
JP Burberry doubles down on digital with virtual store
US Actual Slaughter Under Federal Inspection - 06.03.21
CH OIE launches reference platform for animal health Free Content
18 March 2021
PK Pakistan’s finished leather exports fall steeply
New issue of World Leather available online Free Content
US Tuscan-made leathergoods brand now a B Corp
IT Italy’s footwear production falls a quarter in 2020
17 March 2021
US A more agile Caleres emerges from covid-19
DE BMW chairman values circularity
HK APLF postponed until November 2021 Free Content
BE Delvaux in tie-up with pre-owned specialist
16 March 2021
VN Investment in innovation pays off for PrimeAsia
PR Puerto Rican project says adios to cattle ticks
Market Intelligence: time to talk about leather prices Free Content
ES Surplus Project sees Loewe leather strips beautified
15 March 2021
FR Vestiaire Collective new home of repaired and recycled Mulberry bags
CN Deal for Clarks completes: Chinese billionaire now involved Free Content
GB Reg Hankey to deliver Atkin Memorial Lecture at SLTC 2021 conference
FI Call to action on glutaraldehyde
12 March 2021
GB Strong rebound continues, Burberry says
FR Hermès says mycelium will not replace leather Free Content
US Actual Slaughter Under Federal Inspection - 27.02.21
IN India: leather-sector exports fall by one-third
11 March 2021
NL Stahl CEO to step down Free Content
GB New manager for University of Northampton tannery
SE ATP Atelier awarded Positive Luxury’s Butterfly Mark
ES Tanners and fertiliser company claim project success in Igualada
10 March 2021
TZ Tanzanian leather-shoe maker segues into sports
US Exported US wet-salted hides 20% cheaper
FR Chloé revamps vintage Edith bags with leftover leather Free Content
JP Tokyo showcase for circular accessories brand
09 March 2021
IT Mimosa bouquet tradition continues in Tuscany
CN New $307.1 million smart shoe manufacturing base for Wenzhou’s Lucheng
NL Four areas of importance for Stahl
IT Lockdown surprise for Casadei Free Content
08 March 2021
GB Scottish Leather Group launches 2021 apprenticeship programme
DE Gallery Shoes still on course for April
NL Exor takes 24% stake in Louboutin Free Content
IT Versace bets on revival with updated La Greca maze monogram
05 March 2021
BE Livestock sector is a circular champion, new group says Free Content
TW Taiwanese leather art by Yeh Fa-yuan on display
US Actual Slaughter Under Federal Inspection - 20.02.21
US Kate Spade seeks 'modernisation' as creative director departs
04 March 2021
US Trump Organization sues Marc Fisher for almost $1.47 million
TR Tanners in Turkey to answer gelatine demand
SE Volvo leather-free decision causes puzzlement Free Content
IT Leather chemicals maker launches app
03 March 2021
FR LVMH now highest valued company on European stock market
GB UK: Financial support for leather industry parents
DE ZDHC certification for Zschimmer & Schwarz leather auxiliaries
FR Pre-owned luxury a real and deep-rooted trend, Kering says Free Content
02 March 2021
DE New chief executive starts work at TFL
Leatherbiz Market Intelligence: Birkenstock deal gives grounds for hope Free Content
NL Stahl enhances probiotic degreasing solution
FR LVMH-backed firm buys Birkenstock in €4bn deal
01 March 2021
DE Tests show that substitutes fall short Free Content
KR K-pop star Kai collaborates with Gucci in Korean first
US West coast port problems resurface
TR The creativity of contract tanners

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