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Dr Martens reports growth for first half results

Published: November 24, 2022

Dr Martens has reported its interim results for the six months to September 30, 2022, with revenue up by 13% to £418.6 million (US$506.41 million).

Leather training expert calls for an end to hide waste

Published: November 17, 2021

A tanning industry trainer in Senegal has called for an end to the under exploitation of domestic animal skins for leather production, available in large quantities in the country especially after religious ceremonies throughout the year.

Meeting the needs of an industry under strain

Published: October 21, 2021

The leather industry, one of the oldest in the world, has survived many challenges throughout its long history.

End customers are demanding transparency and traceability

Published: September 2, 2021

For a variety of reasons, the leather industry has long resisted the introduction of new technologies that would significantly improve transparency and traceability throughout its supply chain, from meat processors all the way to tanneries selling finished goods and the end customer.

LVMH Fashion & Leather Goods up +15% in Q1

Published: April 11, 2019

The France headquartered luxury conglomerate recorded revenue of €12.5 billion for the first quarter 2019, up +16% compared with the same quarter in 2018.

LVMH to launch Blockchain to track luxury goods

Published: March 29, 2019

The France headquartered luxury conglomerate is reportedly working on a Blockchain-powered system to prove the authenticity of luxury products, from raw materials to the point of sale.

Last chance to register for raw materials webinar

Published: March 1, 2019

Three leather industry experts will present during the upcoming “Understanding the raw materials market for leather”, free-to-attend webinar, which will be broadcast on March 6, 2019 at 3pm CET. This is the last chance to join the high number of professionals from throughout the leather supply chain already pre-registered.

Strong sales momentum for Puma in 2018

Published: February 20, 2019

In 2018, sales for the global sportswear manufacturer increased +17.6% currency adjusted to €4,648.3 million (+12.4% reported), with footwear sales as a particularly strong driver throughout the year.

Leather Wise celebrates 10 years

Published: March 9, 2016

Founded in January 2006 by Amanda Michel and Christine Powley-Williams, Leather Wise celebrates ten years of training and services to the leather industry.

Adidas expects significant rise in costs

Published: December 14, 2015

The German sports footwear manufacturer has warned of a significant rise in sourcing costs by 2020 during an investors meeting on Wednesday (December 9).