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Brazilian footwear exports up 32.7% in June

Published: July 7, 2020

After four consecutive months of decline, footwear exports from Brazil increased 32.7% in June to 3.6 million pairs.

Natuzzi’s net sales down 22.4% in first quarter

Published: July 2, 2020

The premium leather furniture manufacturer said its net sales for the first quarter of the year were greatly affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Inditex’s online sales up 50% during store closures

Published: June 11, 2020

The owner of fashion brands such as Zara, Bershka and Massimo Dutti, recorded a 44% drop in sales in the first quarter of 2020, despite 88% of the Group’s stores being closed at some point during the period due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Bangladesh’s leather exports down 83% in April

Published: May 22, 2020

Leather exports from Bangladesh declined 82.85% in April, year-on-year, as the industry almost came to a total halt due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Leather Working Group grants audit extension

Published: May 21, 2020

All tanneries holding a valid certificate by the Leather Working Group (LWG) are to be granted a 12-month extension of their membership.

Pakistan’s leather footwear exports up 11.2%

Published: May 13, 2020

Total footwear exports from Pakistan are reported to have increased 15.86% in the first three quarters of the current fiscal year 2019-20, compared with the same period in the previous fiscal year.

Natuzzi risks delisting from NYSE

Published: April 30, 2020

On April 7, the Italian premium leather furniture manufacturer received notice from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) that it would be delisted if it is not able to comply with the Dollar Price Standard within the applicable cure period.

Double-digit drop in sales for Volvo Cars

Published: April 3, 2020

The premium automotive manufacturer has attributed the sharp drop in sales in the first quarter of the year to the COVID-19 pandemic.

UK sportswear retailer buys stake in Mulberry

Published: February 4, 2020

Frasers Group, formerly known as Sports Direct, has acquired a stake in the British luxury leather goods brand.

CLE calls for duty exemption on raw material imports

Published: January 23, 2020

India’s Council for Leather Exports (CLE) expects the Indian government to announce measures that support the leather sector in its upcoming Budget for 2020-2021.