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The way we work is changing

Published: August 17, 2022

Mike Redwood ponders the changing workplace environment post-lockdown and how this has reached even the tanning world.

Leather needs the power of youth

Published: December 1, 2021

Mike Redwood explains that as our post-Covid world is rapidly changing, we must be properly supporting and enticing younger generations in the leather industry.

Continuity, complexity or confusion ahead

Published: March 25, 2021

It is a curious reality that during the pandemic three areas – community, government and science – have been shown to be vital. Yet, all three have spent some years under increasing pressure in political debates which have also been changing other 20th century assumptions. These include the continued growth of free market capitalism, globalisation, western democracy and even disruptive innovation.

U.S. supply and demand for hides changing direction

Published: May 12, 2020

Analysts at theSauerReport, ILM’s sister online platform for the global raw materials (hides/skins) prices and analysis for leather, have observed a shift in the market dynamics over the past few weeks as the supply and demand balance appears to be changing. If the trend continues, it may have an impact on raw material and hence leather prices, both up and down. The current market feels quite volatile.

Coach Inc changes name to Tapestry

Published: October 13, 2017

The New York headquartered Company, whose portfolio includes modern leather accessories and lifestyle brands Coach, Kate Spade and Stuart Weitzman, has announced it is changing its name to Tapestry Inc.

Fashion week highlights changes in digital retailing

Published: September 22, 2017

The London Fashion Week held on September 15 – 19, has once again highlighted how digital technology is changing the way retailers are offering positive customer experience and live interaction, reinforcing the ‘see now-buy now’ era.

Placing leather in the correct space

Published: August 3, 2016

In a long career you will make a lot of mistakes, you are just trying to avoid making too many big ones. Perhaps more important is not to dwell on your decisions too much and let them prey on your mind. So when I was challenged in a seminar in GDS Düsseldorf last week and failed to respond effectively it has aggravated me that I have struggled to move on and get it out of my mind.

Adidas footwear to be produced by robots in Germany

Published: May 26, 2016

Adidas is to manufacture footwear in Germany more than 20 years after it relocated production to Asia.

Repeating history or changing history?

Published: July 29, 2015

The 19th century was pretty tumultuous for the leather industry and we could do with the 21st century repeating it!

USHSLA President sees a changing market

Published: April 2, 2015

In a video interview with ILM at the APLF in Hong Kong on April 1, U.S Hide, Skin and Leather Association, President, Stephen Sothmann says that we are in the grip of a "changing market" at the moment. USHSLA members are also expecting US cattle inventories to begin to start building soon.