Leather goods
India: leather industry aiming at 5%-6% growth
The leather-based industry in India is anticipating registering a growth rate of 5% to 6% in exports for the current fiscal year, 2018-19, according to the Council for Leather Exports
Footwear is good news in Bangladesh
According to the Leathergoods & Footwear Manufacturers & Exports Association of Bangladesh, in the first 5 months of the year exports revenue of the leather and footwear industries as a whole underperformed according to the targets set. However, exports of footwear managed to grow in the period
Inspiramais starts in São Paulo
The event representing the official launch of materials and products developed during the last months started today in the Pro Magno Events Centre, in the Brazilian city
We made Coach cool again
The words are from Victor Luis, the man taking the reins of the Tapestry group, which announces itself as the first New York–based House of Modern Luxury Lifestyle Brands. The group's portfolio of brands includes Coach, Stuart Weitzman and Kate Spade
Leather industry in India: clashes over definition of finished products
Semi-finished leather makers asked permission for the exports of their products to be treated as finished leather with a view to increase the business. Leather garment and footwear manufacturers reacted immediately
Rufel, the power to be bold
Get to know a company specialised in manufacturing bags and accessories for men and women. Rufel is based in S. João da Madeira, in the north of Portugal, and has been around for more than 4 decades
Indian exports go up
The country's exports of leather, leather products and footwear have increased by 5.25% (value in rupee) during the period April-October as compared to similar period last year
Michael Kors results surpass expectations
Second quarter results for the Michael Kors Group exceed expectations. While the Michael Kors brand performed flat compared to the prior year, Jimmy Choo results were better than anticipated
Longchamp welcomes new people
As dozens of workers retire every year the premium French leather goods label is looking to welcome new people for their workshops. No specific skills are required, besides motivation
Nigeria: local association urges government to act on imports
The Leather Products Manufacturers Association of Abia State (LEPMAAS) has urged the Nigerian Government to urgently tackle threats posed by imported shoes, bags and belts to local manufacturers
Authentic Brands and DSW acquire Camuto
Authentic Brands Group LLC (ABG) has entered into a definitive agreement to purchase a majority stake in the intellectual property of the Camuto Group's proprietary brands in partnership with DSW Inc.
Longchamp inaugurates sixth workshop in France
French leather goods manufacturer Longchamp has inaugurated its sixth workshop in France, while embracing the challenge of finding new employees to recruit and train for its production
India aims to double leather exports
The Council for Leather Exports has presented a detailed action plan – Strategy for Growth of Leather Sector – for next seven years. The local authorities are aiming for significant growth of leather exports
Lacoste Footwear with new Product Director
The joint venture between French sports brand Lacoste and London-based group Pentland, Lacoste Footwear, has appointed Marc Hare as its new Product Director
Indian companies looking for new business in Australia
India’s Council for Leather Exports (CLE) will lead a delegation of 30 footwear, leathergoods and garment companies to Footwear & Leather Show Australia-
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