Lower consumer spending in China has impacted the performance of the Hong Kong-listed Italian luxury Group, sending shares down -11% upon the announcement of the 2018 results.
Read more...Intergovernmental OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) has released an update on the scale and sectoral reach of global trade in fake products, which now represents 3.3% of world trade.
Read more...Held in Hong Kong on March 14, the 15th Sustainability in the Leather Supply Chain Conference discussed the emerging risks to the sector, including increasingly stringent legislation for chemicals and how consumer perceptions of leather as a material impact on the long-term future of the industry.
Read more...The Brazilian President, Jair Bolsonaro, is on his first official visit to the U.S. to seek further economic cooperation between both countries.
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Leather Naturally update in Hong Kong
The leather industry promotional association, Leather Naturally hosted a breakfast meeting during the APLF Leather fair in Hong Kong on March 14 and announced that several new members signed up during the fair.
Read more...Burberry, Ganni, H&M and Inditex are among the co-signatory brands of the “New Plastics Economy Global Commitment”, which seeks the elimination of problematic or unnecessary plastic packaging through redesign, innovation, and new delivery models.
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Full-year revenue for the Italian luxury fashion Group declined -3.3% in 2018, gross operating profit (EBITDA) was down -13.8% and net profit -21.1%.
Read more...Terry Wilkerson, Chief Operating Officer, National Beef Inc, made the announcement during its leather divisions annual customer dinner in Hong Kong on March 13. He told around 150 invited guests that the Company is still looking to grow. Last year the company was itself acquired by Brazilian meatpacker, Marfrig, to create the worlds second largest meat processor.
Read more...After the London Fashion Week, the organisers of Amsterdam Fashion Week have announced they have committed to going fur-free at as from the next show and every fashion event thereafter.
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The first day of the APLF Leather fair ended on March 13 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) with a good number of visitors filling hall 1, which houses the leather industry exhibitors.
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Pulcra Chemicals is looking for a Sales Manager / Sales Representative for Leather based at the Company’s headquarters in Geretsried, Germany.
Read more...The Leather Naturally initiative and COTANCE (Confederation of National Associations of Tanners of the European Community) have announced they will intensify their collaboration for the benefit of the leather industry and to promote the uniqueness of leather as a sustainable material.
Read more...The owner of the premium British leather handbag brand is said to be exploring a possible sale after a restructuring campaign.
Read more...The U.S. headquartered casual footwear brand has purchased the minority share of its joint venture in India, transitioning the business to a new wholly-owned subsidiary of Skechers USA, Inc.
Read more...Named Nodaleto, the shoe range unveiled during the Paris Fashion Week mixes comfort and style.
Read more...The U.S. Hide, Skin and Leather Association (USHSLA) and the International Council of Hides, Skins and Leather Traders Association (ICHSLTA) will host their Annual Joint Cocktail Evening and Welcome Reception on March 12 in Hong Kong.
Read more...The APLF’s Sustainability Programme seeks to support the trade show as the best sustainable sourcing platform, in particular for the leather, footwear and accessories sectors.
Read more...In 2018, total sales of the Italian footwear brand amounted to €827.2 million, down -6.5% at current exchange rates and -5.5% at constant rates.
Read more...The Leather Naturally breakfast seminar will be held on March 14 during the upcoming edition of the APLF, which takes place March 13-15 in Hong Kong.
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Premium womenswear, leather footwear and accessories retailer, LK Bennett is preparing to appoint administrators as the Company struggles to reverse an operating loss of nearly £6 million (US$7.95 million) on sales of £77.4 million (US$102.58 million) in the year to 29 July 2017, with pre-tax losses rising to £48 million (US$63.59 million) in the period.
Read more...Valuation and strategy consultancy, Brand Finance, has named the sportwear giant as the world’s most valuable apparel brand.
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Three leather industry experts will present during the upcoming “Understanding the raw materials market for leather”, free-to-attend webinar, which will be broadcast on March 6, 2019 at 3pm CET. This is the last chance to join the high number of professionals from throughout the leather supply chain already pre-registered.
Read more...According to the organisers, 25% of exhibitors in this 43rd edition confirmed their participation at Fimec 2020 within the first two days of the trade show, which took place February 26-28 in Novo Hamburgo, Brazil.
Read more...The British clothing, footwear and accessories brand has updated its profit expectations for the year ending January 26, 2019.
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ILM writer Erica Caron, explores the growing relationship between leather and digital devices and new mobility in the March-April print and digital app edition of International Leather Maker (ILM), which is now available to download from the ILM app for Apple and Android smartphone and tablets. Can the leather industry provide materials that give a natural look and feel to electronic and digital devices?
Read more...The France headquartered technological solutions provider has appointed a new President for North and South America.
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Jakov Buljan
Jakov Buljan has been chosen by the IULTCS (International Union of Leather Technologists and Chemists Societies) Executive as the winner of the prestigious IULTCS Merit Award for Excellence in the Leather Industry.
Read more...The U.S. President, Donald Trump, said both countries are “very, very close" to reaching an agreement following a weekend of talks held in Washington DC.
Read more...The U.S. headquartered branded lifestyle apparel, footwear and accessories Group has been recognised as one of the 2019 World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute.
Read more...British footwear manufacturer and retail chain, Clarks has appointed Italian national Giorgio Presca as its new Chief Executive.
Read more...The Italian luxury footwear and leather goods Group pursues its restructuring strategy by appointing a new General Manager for the Tod’s brand.
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The three-day Brazilian trade show hosts over 500 exhibitors from the leather, chemicals, components and machinery segments, as well as equipment and technologies for footwear and tanneries.
Read more...The U.S. headquartered outdoor sportswear specialist has posted record net sales for the fourth quarter of 2018.
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The world’s leading raw materials pricing and trends website for the tanning industries, theSauerReport.com will present a brief overview of the raw materials market as well as an overview of the latest price trends during the upcoming “Understanding the raw materials market for leather”, free-to-attend webinar, which will be broadcast on March 6, 2019.
Read more...The General Assembly of the European Confederation of the Footwear Industry (CEC) has elected a new President from Portugal.
Read more...The global footwear manufacturing Group, headquartered in Rockford, U.S., says the fourth quarter ended December 29, 2018, was the highest quarterly revenue growth of the year driven by its largest brands, Merrell and Sperry.
Read more...Takahiro Hachigo, CEO, Honda, has announced the Japanese automotive manufacturer will be closing its UK facility by 2021.
Read more...The U.S. Hide, Skin and Leather Association (USHSLA) and the International Council of Hides, Skins and Leather Traders’ Associations (ICHSLTA) will host their Annual Joint Cocktail Evening and Welcome Reception on March 12.
Read more...The Leather Naturally initiative will once again be hosting a breakfast seminar at the upcoming edition of the APLF, which takes place March 13-15 in Hong Kong.
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The world’s most iconic designer, and often described as a “universal symbol of style”, passed away on February 19 at 85. Leather was often omnipresent in Lagerfeld’s own personal wardrobe.
Read more...In 2018, sales for the global sportswear manufacturer increased +17.6% currency adjusted to €4,648.3 million (+12.4% reported), with footwear sales as a particularly strong driver throughout the year.
Read more...The U.S. chain of discount footwear is allegedly closing all of its 2,100 remaining stores in the country, with liquidation sales to be scheduled.
Read more...The French automotive seating and components supplier expects to outperform the market in 2019 despite global car production forecast to fall.
Read more...The Italian Association of Leather Chemists and Technologists (AICC) elected a new President on February 16.
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Stephen Sothmann, President, USHSLA
One of the keynote presenters during an upcoming free-to-watch webinar will be Stephen Sothmann, President, U.S. Hide, Skin and Leather Association (USHSLA) who will present: “Understanding your Leather Supply Chain: U.S. Hides, Skins and Meat Industry Introduction”. The webinar will be broadcast on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at 3pm CET (2pm UK).
Read more...The owner of a Mercedes Benz E300 Cabriolet, which was sold by a car dealer as having a ‘black leather’ interior, has won a ruling for misleading advertising.
Read more...Capri Holdings, owner of Michael Kors, Jimmy Choo and Versace fashion labels, has posted total revenue of US$1.44 billion for the third quarter of its fiscal 2019, flat compared with the previous year.
Read more...After vowing never to use fur in her collections, the British designer is now banning the use of exotic skins.
Read more...The New York based fashion holding said the results were affected by increasingly volatile macroeconomic and geopolitical backdrop.
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On January 30, TFL celebrated the opening of its new Application Centre for India at its premises in Ranipet, Tamil Nadu. Customers from all over India participated in the event.
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