7 December 2022 France – Export growth for French leather sector exceeds 20% French industry association Le Conseil National du Cuir has published a report about the performance of the leather sector there, focusing on the first eight months of 2022, writes Leatherbiz. It said all segments had reported positive figures for exports… Continue reading France – Export growth for French leather sector exceeds 20%
7 December 2022 China – Luxury concerned over new COVID-19 surge in China The Asian giant tightened its COVID-19 restrictions last week due to a spike in new COVID-19 cases. This has raised concern about a further slowdown in the country’s luxury market, writes World Footwear. The Chinese government introduced new lockdowns in… Continue reading China – Luxury concerned over new COVID-19 surge in China
7 December 2022 People – Honours Degree for former Young Apprentice of the Year Manufacturing Engineer, Robert Mclatchie, who is a team member of the Scottish Leather Group (SLG) has graduated with an Honours Degree in Design, Manufacture and Engineering Management from the University of Strathclyde. Robert, who joined the company as an… Continue reading People – Honours Degree for former Young Apprentice of the Year
6 December 2022 Tanning – Stahl to present its metal-free tanning solution on December 7 Don’t miss this free webinar on December 7, where global chemicals business Stahl will delve into the development of its EasyWhite Tan metal-free tanning technology, writes ILM. Three experts from the company will discuss how its product came… Continue reading Tanning – Stahl to present its metal-free tanning solution on December 7
6 December 2022 Greenwashing – The stomachaches of fast fashion It’s not a good time for fast fashion at all. H&M has announced it is cutting 1,500 jobs and faces a new, heavy greenwashing charge. Inditex is grappling with strikes by its workers who are demanding more money in payroll. Shein comes under attack from… Continue reading Greenwashing – The stomachaches of fast fashion
6 December 2022 Circularity – Circular economy offers ‘unparalleled opportunities’, Deloitte says Professional services company Deloitte has said in a new report that widespread moves towards the circular economy and “responsible business” are providing luxury company with new opportunities for growth, writes Leatherbiz. In the report, Global Powers of Luxury Goods 2022, the… Continue reading Circularity – Circular economy offers ‘unparalleled opportunities’, Deloitte says
5 December 2022 South America – Disruption in the Uruguayan meat packing industry On Thursday, November 24, there was a one-day national strike in the packing industry, called for by the Workers’ Federation of the Meat and Related Industries (Foica). In a statement, the union pointed out “the deep rejection and repudiation of… Continue reading South America – Disruption in the Uruguayan meat packing industry
5 December 2022 Italy – Furniture’s fortunes shifted in April, Natuzzi confirms Specialist leather furniture group Natuzzi has reported revenues of €352 million for the first nine months of 2022, writes Leatherbiz. This figure represents an increase of 12.9% compared to the same period last year. Natuzzi pointed out that it also represents… Continue reading Italy – Furniture’s fortunes shifted in April, Natuzzi confirms
5 December 2022 Environment – Textile Exchange and LWG unite to combat deforestation Textile Exchange and The Leather Working Group (LWG) issued a “call to action” to leaders in the leather industry to end deforestation. The organizations ask that the value chain commits to certifying that the raw material it uses does not come from… Continue reading Environment – Textile Exchange and LWG unite to combat deforestation
2 December 2022 Leather – Leather’s natural flame retardancy makes it ideal for car interiors Among the many reasons to choose leather for car seats, perhaps safety is not the first one you think of. But thanks to leather’s natural flame retardancy, it is far more suited to the role than other materials. With a… Continue reading Leather – Leather’s natural flame retardancy makes it ideal for car interiors
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.
