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Sotheby’s to break record for most expensive sneaker auction

Published: October 19, 2021

Sotheby’s has opened bidding for the most expensive pair of sneakers ever sold at auction: a pair of Nike Air Ships worn by Michael Jordan, notably his earliest known regular season footwear.

Transport leaders demand supply chain security

Published: October 5, 2021

In an open letter published by the International Chamber of Shipping, associations and corporate leaders from throughout the global transport industry have come together to call for governments to ensure the free movement of transport workers, end travel bans and remove restrictions that continue to impact the industry.

Cotance issues open letter against Pinatex award nomination

Published: May 18, 2021

Cotance has penned an open letter to the European Patent Office (EPO) in response to the inclusion of Piñatex, a material made from waste pineapple fibres, in a contest for the European Inventor Award organised by the EPO, where the Piñatex-patent is registered. Carmen Hijosa, founder of Piñatex, is a finalist and the public vote takes place June 17, 2021. The letter focuses on the sustainability of leather and refutes the promotion of Piñatex as a leather alternative.

ICT responds to Mini’s decision to ditch leather seats

Published: February 8, 2021

The International Council of Tanners (ICT) has responded to carmaker Mini’s decision to discontinue leather in its interior offer. In the letter, Dr Kerry Senior, Secretary, ICT, expressed his disappointment and asked the automotive manufacturer to reconsider the decision.

Disappointment over SAC’s Higg Index response to leather industry letter

Published: October 16, 2020

The leather industry has reacted with disappointment over the Sustainable Apparel Coalitions (SAC) response to its joint letter which called for the suspension of the score it applies to leather in its Higg Materials Sustainability Index (MSI).

Leather industry calls for Higg Index score suspension for leather

Published: October 8, 2020

The global leather industry has sent a formal request to non-profit organisation Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) to call for the suspension of the score it applies to leather in its Higg Materials Sustainability Index (MSI).

LHCA call for continued U.S. participation in WTO

Published: October 1, 2020

The Leather and Hides Council of America (LHCA) has joined more than 60 agriculture organisations in calling for continued U.S. participation in the World Trade Organization (WTO).

UNIC calls on government to gradually reopen tanneries

Published: April 9, 2020

In an open letter dated April 7, Gianni Russo, President, Italian Tanners Association (UNIC), said he hopes that tanneries will be allowed to gradually resume operations.

U.S. footwear sector call to freeze duty

Published: March 11, 2020

The Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA) has estimated that duties on footwear would increase costs at the cash register by nearly US$12 billion in 2020.

U.S. Senators call for investigation into JBS USA practices

Published: October 21, 2019

On October 8, two U.S. Senators sent a letter to Steven Mnuchin, U.S. Secretary of Treasury, in which they asked the Committee of Foreign Investment to formally open a review of the Brazilian meat processing giant.