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Pandemic repercussions for the South American market

Published: July 25, 2022

Ian Banks, Editor of theSauerReport, examines the situation in South America post-pandemic, and how some of the supply chain priorities and business relationships may have shifted.

Footwear and leather set for growth across Asean countries

Published: July 6, 2022

According to figures released by the APLF, the leather and footwear industries across several Asean countries are set to grow further over the next decade.

Chinese consumer spending on luxury goods rises in 2021

Published: January 24, 2022

China’s luxury goods market finished 2021 with double-digit growth and sector expected to recover to pre-pandemic levels by 2023, according to analysis from Bain Consultancy.

Richemont sales beat pre-pandemic levels

Published: January 19, 2022

Financial results for Richemont in the third quarter, ended December 31 2021, revealed 35% growth year-on-year in sales at actual exchange rates.

Leather organisations to release signed manifesto for COP26

Published: October 11, 2021

Organisations from around the leather industry have joined together to publish a manifesto ahead of the COP26 summit in Glasgow, Scotland from October 31 to November 12.

Simac Tanning Tech returns to showcase new technologies

Published: September 22, 2021

Simac Tanning Tech, the international fair for tannery, leather goods and footwear machinery and technology, has begun in Milan with exhibitors and visitors gathering from across the world to see and discuss the latest innovations.

Stores reopening after civil unrest

Published: August 23, 2021

Retailers in South Africa have reopened stores across the country after trade was impacted by civil unrest in July.

Indian Eid celebrations result in hide and skin dumping

Published: July 26, 2021

Following the Eid-ul-Azha celebrations across Kashmir in Northern India, there has been a sharp decline in the collection of raw hides and skins, as people were seen dumping them along roadsides and water bodies in the Indian valley. Usually, they are collected from households by seasonal traders and madrasa/orphanages, who sell the hides which then get tanned.

Richemont acquires world’s oldest luxury leather goods Maison

Published: July 1, 2021

The Swiss luxury group, which owns brands such as Cartier, IWC, Piaget and Jaeger-LeCoultre, has acquired 100% of Belgium headquartered luxury leather goods manufacturer, Delvaux, in a private transaction.

Dr Martens revenue grew as expected in FY2021

Published: June 18, 2021

The iconic British footwear brand has released its preliminary results for the year ended March 31, 2021, which showed strong growth across all regions.