Leather

Bangladesh’s leather sector registers record exports

Jul 22, 2014 / Bangladesh

Official statistics released in Bangladesh show the industry’s exports with a growth rate of 29% in the last 12 months’ period, reaching 747 million US dollars

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Kenya focused on reviving its leather industry

Jul 15, 2014 / Kenya

Industrialization Cabinet Secretary Adan Mohamed has named a task force to work on the recovery of the local leather industry

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Nanotechnologies applied to footwear in European project

Jul 10, 2014 / Europe

The joint European consortium is looking into materials, components and footwear with enhanced comfort properties based on nanotechnologies

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Project Be Nature focus on developing sustainable products and materials

Jul 4, 2014 / Portugal

The project aiming to develop biodegradable leather with minor impact to the environment was a success, with the objectives completely met, and with the resulting materials and products already commercialized in the international markets

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Salvatore Ferragamo S.p.A. - Company Profile

Jul 1, 2014 / Italy

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Portuguese company reinterprets the cultural inheritance of the country with its leather products

Jun 30, 2014 / Portugal

Ideal & Co, Living Heritage is a brand created in 2012 and 100% Portuguese, aiming to “reinterpret, preserve and share the beauty of what is genuine and Made in Portugal”

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Portuguese brands innovate while getting inspired by tradition

Jun 23, 2014 / Portugal

Cultural roots are the inspirational starting point for footwear brands in Portugal. Lazuli, Pelcor, rutz and Green Boots are examples of this recent trend

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Portuguese leather goods with booming exports

Jun 16, 2014 / Portugal

During the last 4 months sales abroad increased significantly. Two digits growth was registered across all regions

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European Union imposes restrictions to chromium

May 30, 2014 / European Union

Additional restrictions on hexavalent chromium (Cr VI) in leather items that come into direct and repeated contact with the skin should be in effect next year in the European Union (EU)

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Hermès with strong sales and earnings growth

May 2, 2014 / France

Hermès, the France based luxury goods group, announced revenue of 3 755 million euros in 2013, up 7.8% from 3 484 million euros in 2012. Operating income rose 8.9% and reached 1 218 million euros. Proposed dividend is 2.70 euros per share

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Prada announces flat earnings

Apr 23, 2014 / Italy

Italy based luxury group finished the financial year (ended January 31st, 2014) posting consolidated net revenue of 3 587 million euros, growing 8.8% from previous year; net profit totaled 628 million euros, broadly in line with the prior year’s performance

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