22 July 2024 Circularity in Leather Making with Dani SpA Every day we choose the good of all, we combine our production processes with sustainable solutions to do our part: to care for the planet, its resources and future generations. For years, we have been supporting the circular economy by recovering more than 98% of… Continue reading Circularity in Leather Making with Dani SpA
22 July 2024 Italian companies keep Korean market in focus A total of 55 Italian footwear, leathergoods and garment brands travelled to Korea in early July to take part in the Italian Fashion Days event in Seoul. By Leatherbiz. Brands displayed collections for spring-summer 2025 at the event, which also included a series of… Continue reading Italian companies keep Korean market in focus
22 July 2024 Give your shoes a second life: – Resole with Vibram Vibram Group promotes the “Repair If You Care” project, which encourages consumers to reuse and repair their footwear. Shenyang Propert’s proudly participates in the initiative and provides Resole with Vibram service for China. Since 2018, we repaired over 20,000 pairs, and… Continue reading Give your shoes a second life: – Resole with Vibram
19 July 2024 Leather Naturally – New Members The Summer vibes are here and we’re celebrating an amazing number of new members who have recently joined Leather Naturally. Welcome to: Cuero Market from Spain Muhammad Shafi Tanneries (Pvt) Ltd. Abat Group Katie Kutskill KD Consulting Evaan International Ar-Tu Kimya San. ve Tic. A.S. Al… Continue reading Leather Naturally – New Members
19 July 2024 Research – Cargill invests US$1 million in methane research Meatpacker Cargill has given a US$1 million grant to Colorado State University for research into sustainable agriculture. By ILM. The funding will go the university’s AgNext research program and focus on sustainable animal agriculture practices and reducing the environmental impact of the beef… Continue reading Research – Cargill invests US$1 million in methane research
19 July 2024 Footwear – French shoe brands should learn from Italy, entrepreneur says Philippe Zorzetto shows off shoes made in France Paris-based footwear entrepreneur Philippe Zorzetto has said only 1% of the shoes and boots that consumers in France buy now are locally made. By Footwearbiz. He said there had been a time when… Continue reading Footwear – French shoe brands should learn from Italy, entrepreneur says
18 July 2024 Is it leather? – Leather in the Boardroom There is no doubt CEO Mary Barra of General Motors (GM) knows and understands the luxury, durability, and sense of style that real leather brings to the party. In fact, she’s personally captured the power of leather and turned it into her “signature” look,… Continue reading Is it leather? – Leather in the Boardroom
18 July 2024 Finance – Rino Mastrotto places first high-yield market bonds Italian tanner Rino Mastrotto has announced the successful placement of €320 million in high-yield market bonds with a variable interest rate. By ILM. The bonds will mature in 2031, with issuance and settlement scheduled for July 22, 2024. The company also submitted a… Continue reading Finance – Rino Mastrotto places first high-yield market bonds
18 July 2024 Leatherbiz Market Intelligence – A toxic mix for tanneries in Europe Our latest Market Intelligence newsletter went live on July 16. It offered a reflection on the state of the industry in Europe as the summer holidays bring businesses to a halt across the continent. By Leatherbiz. It said “drastic changes” were… Continue reading Leatherbiz Market Intelligence – A toxic mix for tanneries in Europe
17 July 2024 Burberry appoints new CEO as Q1 revenue falls British fashion brand Burberry has announced the appointment of a new CEO alongside a significant revenue decline in its first quarter update. By ILM. In the first quarter of the 2025 financial year, the company saw retail revenue decline by 22% year-on-year (20% at… Continue reading Burberry appoints new CEO as Q1 revenue falls
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.
