18 April 2023 Footwear – While its exports grow, the Mexican market is invaded by Chinese footwear Mexican shoe manufacturers see their export quota to the United States increase while they observe that in the domestic market there are more and more shoes imported irregularly. Industry authorities estimate that some 47 million pairs from China… Continue reading Footwear – While its exports grow, the Mexican market is invaded by Chinese footwear
18 April 2023 Livestock – Argentina, slaughterings mark +9.7% in January and February In January and February 2023, the pace of slaughtering in Argentina knows a surge. With a total of 2.24 million cattle processed, the sector marks +9.7% on an annual basis. Scrolling through the data of CICCRA, the Buenos Aires animal husbandry association,… Continue reading Livestock – Argentina, slaughterings mark +9.7% in January and February
18 April 2023 adidas uses leather for Stan Smith’s We all know that adidas made a comeback to leather for their iconic Stan Smiths, but do you also know why? Sadesa writes that adidas uses leather on account of its unique performance properties in products where it is the optimum material for the… Continue reading adidas uses leather for Stan Smith’s
17 April 2023 WWF call to action wins support from Bridge of Weir Scotland-based leather manufacturer Bridge of Weir has said it welcomes a report that campaign group World Wildlife Fund (WWF) published at the end of last year, writes Leatherbiz. Image shows a traceable finished hide at Bridge of Weir. According to… Continue reading WWF call to action wins support from Bridge of Weir
17 April 2023 American Leather rebrands to Artisant Lane Furniture group American Leather Holdings has announced a rebranding, becoming Artisant Lane, reports ILM. According to the company, the new brand “recognises the individuality of the brands, along with the company’s mission to bring unmatched innovation in comfort, style, quality, value and speed to… Continue reading American Leather rebrands to Artisant Lane
17 April 2023 APLF to run Bangkok event again The organisers of the APLF exhibition have announced that they will run APLF ASEAN in Bangkok for a second time, writes Leatherbiz. They launched the event in October 2022 and have now said it will again this year. The dates for the second edition… Continue reading APLF to run Bangkok event again
14 April 2023 APLF ASEAN returns to Bangkok for a second edition in October After receiving many enquiries from both exhibitors and visitors as a result of the successful launch of APLF ASEAN in Bangkok last October 2022, the Organisers have taken the decision to hold a second event in Bangkok to satisfy the needs… Continue reading APLF ASEAN returns to Bangkok for a second edition in October
14 April 2023 Puma offers young people a say in sustainability Sports company Puma has unveiled Voices of a Re:Generation, an initiative that will include the next generation’s perspectives and recommendations on sustainability, writes Footwearbiz. Four spokespeople have been chosen from Europe and the US and will meet Anne-Laure Descours, Puma’s Chief Sourcing Officer, and… Continue reading Puma offers young people a say in sustainability
14 April 2023 Argentina – ISO 9001 achieved by Arlei plant in Salta Arlei Leather writes on LinkedIn that we are proud to inform you that on April 11 for the first time the Plant in Salta certified its Quality Management System under the ISO 9001 standard! We would like to express our… Continue reading Argentina – ISO 9001 achieved by Arlei plant in Salta
14 April 2023 Luxury – Double-digit growth continues for LVMH Luxury group LVMH has reported revenues for the first quarter of 2023 of just over €21 billion, an increase of 17% compared to the same period last year, writes Leatherbiz. Its leathergoods division contributed nearly €10.75 billion, more than half the total. This… Continue reading Luxury – Double-digit growth continues for LVMH
We bring leather, material and fashion businesses together: an opportunity to meet and greet face to face. We bring them from all parts of the world so that they can find fresh partners, discover new customers or suppliers and keep ahead of industry developments.
We organise a number of trade exhibitions which focus on fashion and lifestyle: sectors that are constantly in flux, so visitors and exhibitors alike need to be constantly aware both of the changes around them and those forecast for coming seasons.
