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Versace appoints Cedric Wilmotte as Interim CEO

Nov 18, 2021 / United States
The global fashion luxury group announced the appointment of Cedric Wilmotte as Interim Chief Executive Officer of Versace. This will be effective from the 17th of January onwards

Tapestry raises full-year outlook

Nov 16, 2021 / United States
The New York-based luxury group, owner of Coach, Kate Spade and Stuart Weitzman, announced revenue growth of 26% in the first quarter of fiscal 2022, totalling 1.48 billion US dollars

French footwear exports in growing mode

Nov 11, 2021 / France
In the first eight months of 2021, French footwear exports increased by 19%, totalling 2.58 billion euros, as compared to the same period of 2020. Leather goods exports have also grown by 34%

ACLE to be rescheduled to 2022

Nov 11, 2021 / China
The organisers of All China Leather Exhibition 2021 have taken the decision to reschedule the event, due to be held at the Shanghai New International. ACLE will now be held from the 31st of August to the 2nd of September in 2022

Capri raises full-year outlook

Nov 5, 2021 / United Kingdom
The fashion luxury group has reported revenue of 1.3 billion US dollars in the second quarter of fiscal 2022, driven by strong performances of its brands Michael Kors, Jimmy Choo and Versace

Footwear and leather industry in Pakistan continues to rise

Nov 1, 2021 / Pakistan
According to the latest data by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) during the first 3 months of the current fiscal year the leather manufacturers exports increased by 5.99% in value. Footwear up by 15.23%

Leather industry in Bangladesh continues the growth path

Oct 29, 2021 / Bangladesh
In the first three months of the new fiscal year, the leather industry in Bangladesh has reported growing exports in its categories. Other footwear (non-leather) with declining exports

IULTCS EuroCongress 2022 will discuss the future of leather

Oct 27, 2021 / Italy
The third edition of the IULTCS EuroCongress, which will take place from the 18th to the 22nd of September 2022 in the Vicenza Convention Centre, takes shape as call for papers is underway

Hermès reports strong growth

Oct 25, 2021 / France
In the third quarter of 2021, the group’s consolidated revenue totalled 2.37 billion euros driven by an upturn in sales in Europe, an acceleration in America and a sustained dynamic in Asia

Kering reports solid revenue growth

Oct 21, 2021 / France
The luxury group announced a steady revenue growth in the third quarter of 2021, reaching 4.19 billion euros, up by 12.2% as compared to the same period of 2020. Gucci decelerates

Vietnamese footwear exports plunge in September

Oct 19, 2021 / Vietnam
Data from the Vietnamese Ministry of Industry and Trade indicates that footwear exports have decreased by 44.2% to 678.4 million US dollars, on a comparable basis to similar month in 2020

LVMH reports continued growth

Oct 18, 2021 / France
In the first 9 months of 2021, the French-based luxury group had revenue of 44.2 billion euros, up by 46% year-over-year. The Fashion & Leather Goods segment registered exceptional growth

The Journey: get to know Portuguese Leather Goods

Oct 12, 2021 / Portugal
APICCAPS has just launched a new campaign for the leather goods sector. It is called The Journey. Watch the video here

Tod’s CEO exits

Oct 11, 2021 / Italy
The Italian-based luxury goods group has announced the exit of its CEO, Umberto Macchi di Cellere. The position will be occupied by Chairman Diego Della Valle and Vice-Chairman Andrea Della Valle

A growing mode Capri will announce second quarter results in a month

Oct 7, 2021 / United Kingdom
The global fashion luxury group, owner of brands Michael Kors, Jimmy Choo and Versace, will disclose the results for the second quarter of the fiscal year 2022 on the 3rd of November
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