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Leather Naturally lounge and breakfast meeting at APLF 2024
Leather Naturally will be present at the APLF 2024 in Hong Kong with its well-know lounge on level 3, concours 3E. We are happy to welcome our members for a coffee and chat and of course also interested parties requiring further information of our organization.
Burberry Adjusts Financial Outlook Amidst Luxury Demand Slowdown
In recent update, Burberry remains confident in its strategy to realize the potential of becoming the modern British luxury brand, with a steadfast commitment to achieving the £4 billion revenue ambition.
COTANCE Joins Forces with EU Industries Urging Swift Conclusion of Historic EU-Mercosur Agreement
On January 11, 2024, COTANCE officially joined forces with key European Union (EU) industries, urging EU authorities to expeditiously conclude and ratify the ground-breaking EU-Mercosur Agreement.
Smaller US beef cow herd to affect market
Drought has been a major contributor to the shrinking size of the US herd of beef cows. The four-year downward trend means that this herd might be at the smallest since 1962, reports Cattle Buyers Weekly.
Vietnam Industry Needs Recovery Time
Vietnam’s garment, textile and shoe sectors have been hit hard by the pandemic, and businesses could take a long time to recover. Some companies said they faced delays in delivery and the risk of losing orders for the next season. The outlook for this year and 2022 has diminished, said Phan Thi Thanh Xuan, General Secretary of the Vietnam Leather Shoes Association (LEFASO).
New French Leather Goods Workshop for Hermès
Hermès International inaugurated its 19th leather goods workshop in France, last week, as it continues to expand production capacity to keep pace with a seemingly endless demand for handbags, ranging from their classic Birkin to newer releases like the 24/24.
Kenyan Leather Industry Takes Covid-19 Hit
The Covid-19 pandemic had a mixed impact on Kenya’s manufacturing sector last year, with half of the sector recording growth while the other half suffered huge losses.
Chinese Industry Growth Slows
As the country faced sporadic outbreaks of the delta variant of Covid-19, as well as bad weather, including floods and typhoons, which impacted clothing sales, China’s apparel industry growth slowed in July, along with other economic indicators.
New Anti-Microbial Leather
Through the partnership of Muirhead and Polygiene, a natural leather has been launched with built-in antimicrobial technology. The companies said Muirhead Active Hygiene Leather with Polygiene ViralOff can help create safer cabin environments in the aviation, bus, coach and rail sectors, reassuring passengers.
Carla Zampatti Dies at 78
Australian fashion icon Carla Zampatti, known for elegant designs and efforts to empower women for over more than half a century, has died aged 78 after a fall in Sydney, her family announced on Saturday.