21 July 2023 Luxury – CEO of Gucci to go, triggering wholesale changes at Kering The chief executive of Gucci, Marco Bizzarri, is to leave the company in September. On confirming his departure, parent group Kering said Mr Bizzarri had been a key member of the group’s leadership team for 18 years and had “masterminded… Continue reading Luxury – CEO of Gucci to go, triggering wholesale changes at Kering
21 July 2023 Automotive – Sales up by 13% for Renault Group in first half of 2023 Renault Group has reported its results for the first half of the 2023 financial year, with worldwide sales up by 13% year-on-year to 1,133,667 vehicles, writes ILM. Retail sales accounted for 65% of total sales for the period,… Continue reading Automotive – Sales up by 13% for Renault Group in first half of 2023
21 July 2023 Footwear – In spite of fears, French footwear fights on Fears over the future of the French footwear manufacturing sector may be calmed to some extent by the most recent set of industry figures, writes Leatherbiz. National leather sector representative body the Conseil National du Cuir has reported full-year 2022 revenues for… Continue reading Footwear – In spite of fears, French footwear fights on
20 July 2023 Leather Naturally recounts…. Made by women run by women with a strong focus on sustainability. Cervo Volante transforms hides from red deer that are otherwise disposed of into unique leather products. Leathers are processed according to the strictest ecological criteria and in traditional craftsmanship. Cervo Volante puts a lot of energy… Continue reading Leather Naturally recounts….
20 July 2023 Hermès deeply saddened by the death of Jane Birkin Leathergoods brand Hermès has said the company was deeply saddened to learn of the death of Jane Birkin, the actress who gave her name to one of its most iconic handbags. Ms Birkin died on July 16 at the age of 76, writes… Continue reading Hermès deeply saddened by the death of Jane Birkin
20 July 2023 Nera Leather Tanning – Facts about leather and biodegradability 𝐀 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐮𝐧𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐡𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐢𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞. Leather is made from a hide or skin, a naturally biodegradable material and a byproduct of the meat industry. It needs to be processed to use a hide or a skin for a leather good, for… Continue reading Nera Leather Tanning – Facts about leather and biodegradability
19 July 2023 China to maintain beef imports this year Despite the economic difficulties that China is going through, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) maintained its beef import expectations at 3.5 million tons, at the same record levels as in 2022,reports Tardaguila Agromarkets. The USDA updated its expectations for production, consumption and… Continue reading China to maintain beef imports this year
19 July 2023 Tasman Leather of New Zealand Come home to easy elegance with Danske Mobler’s Highway lounge suite. Proudly crafted in Danske Mobler’s Mt Eden factory, the Highway suite features sophisticated lines, coupled with plush cushions, and can be customised with a choice of quality fabrics and leathers. We may be biased, but to… Continue reading Tasman Leather of New Zealand
19 July 2023 Automotive – Analysis: How veganism is changing the car industry Will the arrival of a new vegan steak bake change the car industry? Autocar analyses the growing demand for ‘vegan-labeled’ products and how it affects the car industry. The growing interest is driven by animal welfare and environmental concerns and it doesn’t… Continue reading Automotive – Analysis: How veganism is changing the car industry
18 July 2023 Raw Materials – China and Italy buy little: the first five months for US leathers are gloomy The first five months of 2023 for U.S. hides and skins are bleak. Both volumes (expressed in number of pieces sold) and values decrease overall. The flow to Italy also reflects the general trend. Report… Continue reading Raw Materials – China and Italy buy little: the first five months for US leathers are gloomy
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