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EU agrees on exceptional fund for Irish beef farmers

Published: May 28, 2019

The European Commission has agreed a €50 million exceptional aid fund to help the struggling Irish beef sector.

LVMH showcases leather know-how to the public

Published: September 14, 2018

The France headquartered luxury conglomerate is to hold the fourth edition of the “Les Journées Particulières”, whereby 56 Maisons and 77 exceptional places in 14 countries will be open to public visit over three days.

Bottega Veneta’s Creative Director steps down

Published: June 14, 2018

Tomas Maier, who joined the Italian luxury brand as Creative Director in 2001, is leaving the Company.

Puma officially exits Kering

Published: May 17, 2018

French luxury conglomerate, Kering, has announced the international sportswear brand is officially spun off from the Group as of May 16.

Richemont records growth in sales in H1 2017

Published: September 15, 2017

The Switzerland-based luxury goods holding has posted sales for the five months ended August 31 up +12% at constant exchange rates and +10% at actual exchange rates.

Pittards profits hurt by warmer winters

Published: March 21, 2016

The UK based tanner and leather goods producer, Pittards, has reported a sharp drop in profits for 2015 attributed to exceptional charges and a drop in demand.

Stahl postpones refinancing loan

Published: July 29, 2015

Media reports say that Stahl, the Dutch chemical supplier was to refinance up to €585 million in debt and had planned to pay shareholders €280 million in an exceptional dividend.

It’s all in the perception

Published: December 16, 2014

When we began Leather Naturally! we produced a diagram to show how there were two leather industries. One was where the features and benefits of a natural material with exceptional natural properties created an increasingly valuable material.

Leather is quite an exceptional material

Published: September 25, 2014

Leather is quite an exceptional material. It comes from a source that keeps on breeding, and will continue to breed regardless of whether we eat meat or drink milk. Unless, of course, we decide to eliminate all animals, which appears to actually be the PETA plan. Despite some negative campaigning there is no real doubt that meat and dairy products are good for a balanced diet and a close relationship between tanners and the livestock industry is a great strength for all parties.