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Gucci extends benefits to three suppliers in Tuscany

Published: May 30, 2022

Gucci has announced the extension of company benefits to three leather goods suppliers in the Tuscan region.

Kering sells Girard-Perregaux and Ulysse Nardin watch brands

Published: January 25, 2022

Kering has announced an agreement to sell its 100% stake in Sowind Group SA, which owns the Swiss watch manufacturers Girard-Perregaux and Ulysse Nardin, to the company’s current management.

World Footwear survey concludes industry is optimistic

Published: November 25, 2021

The most recent edition of the World Footwear Business Conditions Survey, conducted during the month of October, has assessed an “uplifting picture of recovery in the first semester of 2021”.

PrimeAsia and World Wildlife Fund to collaborate

Published: October 1, 2021

The leather manufacturer has announced a collaboration with World Wildlife Fund to further develop its sustainability efforts.

Sustainable Leather Forum attendee opinions on CSR

Published: September 14, 2021

Expressing their opinions through an interactive tool at the recent Sustainable Leather Forum in Paris, attendees from the leather and fashion worlds revealed that their corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts were only accelerated by the pandemic.

Volkswagen Group raises outlook for 2021 after strong results

Published: August 2, 2021

The German multinational automotive group has reported record results in the first half of 2021 despite challenging conditions. This was primarily driven by the Audi and Porsche brands and by Volkswagen Financial Services.

Buckman announces price rise for leather chemicals

Published: June 7, 2021

The U.S. based specialty chemical supplier, Buckman, has announced global price increases for all product offerings including its leather chemicals. The price increases will become effective immediately, or as customer contracts allow.

Kanpur tanneries to reopen under certain conditions

Published: May 26, 2020

Tanneries in the tanning district of Jajmau have reportedly been given permission to reopen following a meeting with the district administration on May 20.

Challenging leather market conditions lower Stahl’s sales

Published: November 22, 2019

France headquartered Wendel Group, owner of chemical manufacturer Stahl, has reported its results for the nine months ended September 30, 2019.

Merger of South Africa’s biggest ostrich firms goes ahead

Published: August 15, 2019

The Competition Tribunal has approved the merger between two of South Africa’s largest ostrich firms, Klein Karoo International and Mosstrich; however, a number of strict terms and conditions are attached to the deal.