Four appalling months have just gone by. US leather leaves them behind. In fact, looking at data and figures about exports, recently made public by LHCA (Leather and Hide Council of America), overseas sales, with regard both to rawhides and wet blue, have been going through a considerable downturn. Four appalling months From January to […]
China goes beyond possible odds about recovery. China’s leather industry optimism evidences such attitude of mind, with regard, for example, to a few public statements recently released by the President of CLIA, namely China Leather Industry Association. In other words, Li Yuzhong is rather confident that China and Chinese economy, in particular the leather industry […]
Covid-19 has been affecting Brazil’s leather industry, which proves to be short of breath now. According to data provided and made public by SECEX (the Secretariat of Foreign Trade), in May 2020 Brazilian exports of raw hides and skins amounted to 55.3 million dollars. By contrast, in May 2019 they had reached 107.8 million dollars. […]
Brazilian leather is going through tough times. Ivan Júnior de Andrade, President of AMCOA (Associação dos Manufatores de Couros e Afins), has sounded the alarm. In fact, CRV epidemic has supposedly brought to a standstill leather manufacturing based in the district of Franca, situated in the State of São Paulo. Brazilian leather is in trouble […]
“Covid-19? For us it’s equal to an injury suffered by an athlete after having spent years training to win the gold medal at the Olympics, and that, just a few days before the race, has a terrible accident”. That’s how Matteo Tugliani, CEO of Fashiongate (in picture) commented of the situation, after his company had...
The deadline, set by mid-July, is approaching. As time goes by, Brooks Brothers are at a crossroads now: either they find a buyer who is willing to purchase the three factories they manage in the United States, or they will have to shut them down. The New York Times has depicted such scenario for the […]
We can call it the effect of Coronavirus on brand accounts. Mulberry cuts over 450 employees in the cost reduction plan. The British brand says that it will dismiss a quarter of its workforce: calculator in hand, it means about 474 people. “An incredibly difficult decision,” said CEO Thierry Andretta, who remains confident about the […]
It reflects sun and doesn’t get warm. That’s how the new leather developed by Mercedes works. The German auto manufacturer will begin using the new components in its convertible E-Class 300 model, which will come out next year. The new functionality, says the company located in Stuttgart, will be the only difference from the materials […]
It starts today, Thursday, June 11, at 5 pm (Hong Kong time). It will be repeated next week, Thursday, June 18. APLF, the Hong Kong exhibition hub (whose next edition has been postponed to 2021), launches a double digital event in collaboration with UNIC – Italian Tanneries. Objective: to promote the leather’s “made in Italy” […]
All China Leather Exhibition will take place, based on the communication from organizers (China Leather Industry Association and APLF Ltd), as planned originally. China’s can-do attitude reflects on the decision that ACLE will take place in Shanghai from September 1st to the 3rd, 2020. China’s can-do attitude “The pandemic situation, after 4 months, is improving […]
The Wallace group sold its tannery to new owners. The New Zealand-based holding, created from the merger between Wallace Corporation and Farm Brands, decided to sell part of its assets to a group of players of which 3 entities operating in the meat industry are part of. Greenlea Premier Meats, Wilson Hellaby and Glendenburg Holdings. The acquisition also […]
At the base of everything there is a misunderstanding, because at some point the idea that “the best day of Hermès sales would have been the trend” was affirmed. Two months after the French designer’s exploit in Guangzhou, the New York Times returns to the subject. Explaining that expectations on revenge spending will be disappointed....
The die is cast. The Leather Decree has been formally and definitively approved by the Italian Government on last 28 May 2020. Unanimous consensus, all over the world, welcomed the news, which is quite an accomplishment achieved by UNIC – Italian tanneries: as emphasized by President Gianni Russo, “we are very proud of such success”. […]
They have shut down. Most likely, they are going to face a winding-up. In fact, the crisis that has been affecting France Tanneries has progressed very rapidly. As reported by ouest-france.fr, the tannery submitted their file before the Commercial Court of Paris, which is going to rule over the business, on June 3rd. The matter, […]
To say that we see the light at the bottom of the tunnel, given numbers and projections, is still not possible. But the new consumer guidelines are defined. McKinsey draws up the profile of the luxury client now that Coronavirus has burst into our lives. The public, analysts say, will be more cautious and smart […]
Such is the plan: to foster and enhance online sales by creating a straight connection with customers. This is one of the peculiarities of Manikomio Dsgn, a project designed by Massimo Cabbia, 49 years old, former marketing and sales agent and manager of a few leather goods leading brands. They officially launched the brand at...
Bangladesh is going to attract Chinese investments as well. For the records, the Bangladesh Export Processing Zones Authority (BEPZA) announced they have recently reached an agreement that will enable Unicorn Leather Goods Factory to carry out a relevant investment in the country. The company, headquartered in China, is due to open in Bangladesh a leather […]
Ethical and fair sneakers made in Vietnam. N’go Shoes is a footwear brand first launched in Nantes, France, and created by two long-standing friends we have interviewed. Namely, they are Ronan Collin and Kevin Gougeon, both 29 years old. Such is their plan: for each pair of sneakers sold, they offer a charitable contribution to […]
“The determination with which we have pursued this achievement makes us particularly proud”. The approval, on Thursday May 28th 2020, of the Leather Decree by the Council of Ministers isn’t only “a very important result”. Gianni Russo, president of UNIC – Italian Tanneries and owner of tannery Russo di Casandrino, believes this to be a […]
Chinese revenge spending for Prada too. After Furla, the brand led by Patrizio Bertelli and Miuccia Prada announces a rebound in sales in Beijing. A rebound that does not compensate, however, the losses suffered during the lockdown. Meanwhile, by publishing the 2019 CSR Report, the brand puts its supply method of raw materials in writing. […]
