Increasingly, negotiations in the hide and leather industry are being conducted virtually, remotely and online. At the same time, across the globe, as the prices of both inputs and outputs have become much more volatile, all traditional transaction terms are now up for grabs as supply chains are coming under protracted strain.
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It’s your last chance to register for this week’s free-to-attend ILM webinar, led by Dr Greg Altman, CEO of Evolved by Nature who will educate attendees on how biotechnology can create a sustainable future for the leather industry.
Read more...The France-headquartered luxury conglomerate has announced that none of its houses, from Balenciaga to Alexander McQueen, will use animal fur from their Fall 2022 collections onwards.
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The Italian premium leather furniture maker saw an operating profit of €1.5 million in Q2, a drastic change from a loss of €7.7 million in 2020, despite increased transportation and import costs.
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Saadia Group has announced that it has agreed to acquire its first luxury fashion label, footwear and accessories brand Aquatalia.
Read more...The British Fashion Council’s Institute of Positive Fashion has launched the Circular Fashion Ecosystem Report, which aims to address the industry’s environmental impact and offer solutions for stakeholders to contribute to a more sustainable future.
Read more...French luxury group Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH) has announced its plan to hire 25,000 people under the age of 30 by 2022 to counter youth unemployment and skilled worker shortages.
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The Nuovo Accademia di Belle Arti (NABA), the Italian fine art academy, has launched the Dani Academy to research zero impact leather design.
Read more...The German textile, fabric and leather machinery technology association (VDMA) is exhibiting at Simac Tanning Tech together with two member companies; Global International B.V. and PMF GmbH Maschinenfabrikation.
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On September 29, Dr Greg Altman CEO of Evolved by Nature will lead a webinar hosted by ILM on the applications of biotechnology in the leather industry and tell attendees why the industry needs to seek out choices that improve performance in a sustainable way.
Read more...The Italian fashion house has announced plans to open a US$545 million skyscraper in Dubai, in collaboration with real estate developer Damac Properties.
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Two leather scientists under the age of 35 will receive grants for research projects in the fields of leather research and sustainability as part of the 2022 IULTCS programme.
Read more...The Italian Leather Chemists Association (AICC) is due to exhibit at Simac Tanning Tech in Milan this week and will be promoting the next EuroCongress for 2022.
Read more...An exhibition heavy week has begun in Milan with the opening of Mipel, the leather goods and accessories show, and Micam Milano, the footwear show.
Read more...Growth in imports at the U.S.’ largest retail container ports has slipped from double to single digits as a result of continued pandemic-related supply chain disruptions, according to the National Retail Federation’s Global Port Tracker report.
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The Spanish fashion group has reported second quarter revenues of €6.99 billion, an increase of 7% on its previous record, reached in the same period in 2019.
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Simac Tanning Tech, which will take place at the Fiera Milano Rho exhibition grounds in Milan from September 22-24, will feature an “Innovation Corner”.
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Gibson Bass, the Australia based hide identification equipment manufacturer, will explain how traceability should be an essential part of any leathermaking process in an upcoming ILM webinar to be broadcast on October 7.
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In an upcoming ILM webinar, Dr Greg Altman, CEO of Evolved by Nature, will explain how a molecule developed from silk cocoons heralds a sustainable future for the leather industry.
Read more...Tannery members of The Genuine Italian Vegetable Tanned Leather Consortium (Consorzio Vera Pelle Italian Conciata al Vegetale) has announced that they will be exhibiting at the upcoming Lineapelle exhibition in Milan.
Read more...Assomac, organisers of the upcoming international fair for tannery, leather goods and footwear machinery and technology Simac Tanning Tech, have launched a platform for virtual and live visitors to get information about the new Assomac Talks and roundtable programmes ahead of the show, September 22-24.
Read more...The Mexican textile company, which creates what it calls “vegan cactus leather”, has debuted a new material for the automotive sector, Deserttex, and will collaborate with BMW as part of the company’s push toward alternative materials.
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The French fashion group has announced the move of Petit h, its upcycled materials brand, into a space adjacent to its Rue de Sèvres store in Paris.
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The Italian fashion house has reported its H1-2021 results, showing revenue up 44.2% year-on-year, and net profit of €33 million.
Read more...The French Hides & Skins Association (Syndicat Général des Cuirs et Peaux) has announced a change of name to the French Hides & Skins Federation (Fédération Française des Cuirs et Peaux).
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On October 7, ILM will host the next in its webinar series relating to the ongoing hot topic of traceability and transparency in the leather supply chain.
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Although the exhibition has taken hits from ongoing Covid-19 travel restrictions in the form of lost visitors and exhibitors, particularly from Asia, Simac Tanning Tech is making Covid-19 safety at the show its main priority for those that can attend.
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The Dutch specialist chemical company has announced that it has received an EcoVadis Gold medal for corporate social responsibility (CSR).
Read more...Ahead of the IULTCS Eurocongress in Vicenza, Italy in September 2022, the organisers are inviting submissions of abstracts before the deadline in February 2022.
Read more...Alongside a program of virtual roundtables for visitors both in-person and online, Simac Tanning Tech 2021 will feature a new series of talks where international technology centres and institutions will explain their latest research and projects.
Read more...The 2021 edition of Simac Tanning Tech taking place September 22-24 at the Fiera Milano Rho exhibition grounds will also feature a host of virtual events for visitors who cannot attend due to Covid-19 travel restrictions. Simac Tanning Tech will be a hybrid event.
Read more...Sales at footwear and luxury goods brand Tod's grew by almost 60% in the first half of the year thanks to an acceleration in the second quarter, though at constant exchange rates they are still 11% below 2019 pre-coronavirus levels, the Italian fashion group said on September 8.
Read more...In order to revive a heritage brand, a French entrepreneur is bringing back Joseph Duclos, which furnished French royalty with the finest leather in the late 1700s, employing natural tanning methods and the purest spring-fed water.
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China headquartered Henan Prosper Group, the biggest sheepskin leather supplier around the world, is diversifying its product portfolio and moving into a new market segment, bovine leather.
Read more...In an interview with the leather promotional campaign, Real Leather, Stay Different, Jay Jensen boss of the U.S. based Southwest Hide Company says his company’s goal is not to waste a single hide.
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Assomac, organisers of the upcoming international fair for tannery, leather goods and footwear machinery and technology Simac Tanning Tech, are encouraging visitors to download their new App as they look to go paperless and be Covid secure.
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On September 29, Evolved By Nature CEO Dr Gregory Altman will delve into how the leather industry can work together with recent advances in biotechnology to create a sustainable future, in a webinar hosted by ILM.
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The North American headquartered footwear company released its second quarter fiscal 2021 results, with net sales up 34.7% year-on-year at US$675.5 million.
Read more...The U.S.-based footwear retailer reported record quarterly net sales of US$332.2 million for the second quarter of 2021.
Read more...The global fashion and lifestyle brand has reported its Q2 2022 results, with a group sales growth of 50% on the same period in the 2021 financial year (2020 was Covid impacted).
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The meatpacker has announced stronger benefits for fully vaccinated U.S. frontline team members from January 2022.
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After reporting its results for August, the car manufacturer has forecast a weaker second half of 2021 than in the previous year, but still hopes to meet its full year outlook.
Read more...The global footwear brand is expanding its Detox the Planet initiative with the launch of the Keen Harvest Certified Program, which plans to reduce industrial waste by upcycling it into shoe materials.
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The UK headquartered tanner and leather goods manufacturer is celebrating the career of Diana Turton, who is leaving the company after 54 years of service.
Read more...For a variety of reasons, the leather industry has long resisted the introduction of new technologies that would significantly improve transparency and traceability throughout its supply chain, from meat processors all the way to tanneries selling finished goods and the end customer.
Read more...The Italian footwear and apparel manufacturer reported a 90.5% year-on-year increase in revenues for the second quarter of 2021, but still plans to close its factory in Serbia.
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The Jury de Déontologie Publicitaire (JDP) has ruled that an Adidas advert for the Stan Smith sneaker broke advertising rules and misled consumers.
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In the latest episode of the ILM View from the Top podcast, LHCA President Stephen Sothmann and gt&i Director Tim Lewis discuss the motivations behind the Real Leather. Stay Different. marketing campaign. The episode is live now, and also available on Spotify, Deezer and Apple Podcasts.
Read more...A free trade agreement (FTA) between India and the UAE is currently in negotiations and would mean a reduction or elimination of customs duties on traded goods including leather.
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Evolved By Nature CEO Dr Gregory Altman
On September 29, ILM will host a webinar presented by Evolved by Nature, where CEO Dr Gregory Altman will explain why innovations in biotechnology are key to the leather industry’s sustainable future.
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