The Uruguayan units of meatpackers Marfrig Global Foods and Minerva stopped production for a few days in early April as workers walked out amid talks of wages and COVID-19 protection.
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The footwear and apparel manufacturer, owner of the Timberland and Vans brands, said it is temporarily reducing executive salaries, while all global offices and retail stores are to remain closed until May 3, or until further notice.
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The UK headquartered footwear manufacturer and retailer is reported to be considering the permanent closure of some of its stores and has called in bankers to advise on strategies.
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Varenne bowling bag by Jimmy Choo
The owner of the Versace, Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo fashion brands said it has taken further additional actions to preserve its cash flows and maintain its financial strength.
Read more...The meat processor has suspended operations at its plant in Columbus Junction, U.S. state of Iowa, after several workers tested positive for COVID-19.
Read more...The U.S. headquartered footwear manufacturer is withdrawing its first quarter and full year 2020 outlook provided on February 27 due to the continued global disruption and uncertainty related to COVID-19.
Read more...According to an article published on The Wall Street Journal, the Trump administration could soon be announcing a duty relief for some sectors that include footwear.
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The Italian designer died a few days after being admitted to a hospital in Emilia-Romagna, northern Italy.
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Tom Zhong, Chief Technical Director, Henan Prosper Group, the world’s largest wool-on lamb and sheepskin provider, is the second presenter in the upcoming free-to-attend ILM webinar ‘New generation bio-based technologies in leather making’, which will be broadcast on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at 3pm CET (2pm UK).
Read more...The premium leather furniture manufacturer said it intends to rely on the relief provided by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Order in connection with the filing of its Annual Report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019.
Read more...The organisers of the Italian trade shows said they are currently revising the calendar and considering the possibility of bringing the winter edition forward to the latter part of 2020.
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The Mexican Association of Suppliers for the Shoe Industry (Apimex) will not be holding the spring 2020 edition of ANPIC, initially scheduled to take place May 20-22 in Leon, Mexico.
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Volkswagen plant in Dresden, Germany
The automotive Group said the decision is a result of the continued fall in demand for vehicles and the challenges still faced by the supply chain.
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In light of the ever evolving coronavirus situation and the impact it has on the leather industry, ILM has launched a dedicated ‘Covid-19 hub’ on its website, serving as a one-stop-destination for information and reports around the outbreak.
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The premium automotive manufacturer has attributed the sharp drop in sales in the first quarter of the year to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read more...The Hong Kong headquartered footwear manufacturer has posted revenue of US$10.1 billion for 2019, up 4.1% from US$9.7 billion in the previous year. Most of the Group’s production facilities in China have now resumed operations.
Read more...The French luxury label said it will maintain the basic salary of its 15,500 employees worldwide, but will be reducing dividends to its shareholders.
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The Brazil headquartered meat packing giant said it has recorded the best year in its history, thanks to a combination of positive business performance in the U.S., the surge in Chinese demand and a substantial reduction in financial expenses.
Read more...The Board of the Salone del Mobile Milano has cancelled the 2020 edition due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read more...The British fashion house said it aims to help meet the most immediate medical and community needs, while supporting the development of a longer-term solution to the global pandemic.
Read more...The U.S. meatpacker said it will pay approximately US$60 million in “thank you” bonuses to 116,000 frontline workers and lorry drivers in the U.S., who are supporting the company’s operations to provide food during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read more...The voluntary movement is being coordinated by the Portuguese Footwear Technology Centre (CTCP), with support from the Portuguese Footwear Association (APPICAPS), and follows technical specifications released by Portugal’s Public Health Authority.
Read more...The Brazilian fashion trends fair, initially scheduled to take place in the beginning of June in São Paulo, Brazil, has been postponed to August.
Read more...After Europe, the French automotive Group has suspended most of its operations in Turkey, Latin America and India. Meanwhile, operations have resumed in China.
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The U.S. headquartered developer and manufacturer of outdoor, work, western and military footwear, announced it has been deemed as ‘essential business’ and will continue to ship products from its distribution centre located in the midwestern U.S. state of Ohio.
Read more...The luxury sportscar manufacturer said its Maranello plant is now expected to resume operations on April 14.
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Michael Costello, Director of Sustainability at chemical specialist Stahl, will host the first of two presentations in the upcoming free-to-attend ILM webinar ‘New generation bio-based technologies in leather making’, to be broadcast on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at 3pm CET, (2pm UK).
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The French automotive seating and components manufacturer said production in China is operating at 70% capacity.
Read more...Ho-sung Song, Head of Global Operations Division, Kia Motors, becomes the company’s Global President.
Read more...Initially planned to be held June 18-19, 2020, the next edition of Freiberg Leather Days will now take plane June 9-10, 2021.
Read more...Jacinda Ardern, New Zealand’s Prime Minister, said that not every food outlet in the country could remain open during the coronavirus lockdown.
Read more...The owner of the Coach, Kate Spade and Stuart Weitzman brands said it has extended store closures in North America and Europe for an additional two weeks, until April 10.
Read more...Leather chemical manufacturer TFL Group has joined the battle against the coronavirus at its production operations in Huningue, France by switching some of its production to making alcohol solutions.
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Mulberry, The Willows factory in Somerset, UK
Following the directives of the British government due to the coronavirus spread, the leather handbags manufacturer closed all its UK stores until further notice.
Read more...Several luxury fashion brands have announced they will be using their machinery and manufacturing skills to produce protection masks.
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DBS Superleggera
After Bentley, the iconic British luxury car manufacturer is the latest OEM to announce that it is temporarily halting production due to the COVID-19 spread.
Read more...The Italian Footwear Manufacturers Association (Assocalzaturifici) said it remains operational and is offering help and support to members who are encountering commercial difficulties, including juridical assistance.
Read more...Already postponed from March 31 - April 2 to June 1-3, the organisers of Asian Pacific Leather Fair (APLF) said the fair will be postponed once again as the COVID-19 outbreak has become a global pandemic.
Read more...French-Ivorian banker Tidjane Thiam is reported to be joining the Board of the French luxury conglomerate.
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Two industry-leading experts will share new developments and first-hand experience in bio-based technology in the latest free-to-attend webinar, organised by ILM in association with theSauerReport and sponsored by global leather chemical specialist Stahl.
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The latest episode of the ILM podcast series “A more eco-friendly approach to leather-making” is now available free of charge to download and listen to here, as well as via Apple Podcast and Spotify.
Read more...Nearly 75% of companies in the U.S. have reported supply chain disruptions in some capacity due to coronavirus-related transportation restrictions, with more than 80% believing they will experience some impact because of disruptions related to the COVID-19.
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Bentley plant in Crewe, UK
Both automotive manufacturers are temporarily halting production in Europe and the U.S. due to the coronavirus spread. Meanwhile, Volvo Cars reopened its four manufacturing plants in China.
Read more...After the announcement that some OEMs were temporarily suspending production due to the coronavirus, automotive seating and components suppliers such as Faurecia and Lear have also taken measures to halt some operations.
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Net revenues for the Italian luxury label amounted to €3.22 billion for full 2019, up 3% at current exchange rates and flat at constant rates.
Read more...Just like rival Hermès, which announced it was temporarily closing down its 42 production sites in France, the luxury French label has announced it is also stopping production due to the COVID-19 spread.
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Huracán EVO
The luxury sportscar manufacturer said it achieved the best results in the company’s history, with sales up 43% in 2019.
Read more...The British fashion label said that, since January 24, trading has deteriorated significantly with comparable retail store sales tracking between -40% and -50% over the last six weeks.
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The British luxury car manufacturer has announced it is suspending production at the company’s Goodwood, UK, manufacturing plant.
Read more...The French luxury conglomerate is reported to have closed all its store in the U.S. and Canada due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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