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Traceability allows brands to be less exposed and vulnerable

A leading UK retail brand has said that a more transparent leather supply chain makes companies feel less vulnerable and exposed to risk and negative publicity. The comments were made during the discussion panel at the Leather & Sustainability in Retail conference held in central London on November 15.

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What makes a luxury?

What makes a luxury? This was a discussion I had yesterday (October 31) with some brilliant students in the ancient southern English town of Winchester. This is where The University of Southampton run their world leading Masters Course on Luxury Brand Management, and this is the third year I have been privileged to talk to them. 

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Connolly makes a come-back with new store

Well-known in the past for its premium automotive ‘Vaumal’ leathers that upholstered iconic car models over decades, the British company makes a come-back with an exclusive line of accessories at its new Connolly Store.

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What animals can tanners tan?

This sounds like a stupid question but was it stupid for the UK Princess Royal to say that we needed a proper market for horsemeat? She is not stupid and only makes such comments after serious consideration.  

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