Leather
Lineapelle with positive balance
According to a press release issued by the organization “Lineapelle's real outcome was satisfaction, sometimes enthusiasm, for the exhibitors”
Slower growth in China's leather industry
According to a press release issued last week by the China Leather Industry Association (CLIA) the leather industry in the country showed a slow growth in production in the first half
Hermès continues with earnings growth
In the first half of 2014, the group’s consolidated revenue totaled 1 907 million euros, an 8% rise (+12% at constant exchange rates). Operating income amounted to 621 million euros (33% of sales) and net income rose by 8%
Ferragamo with 6% increase in revenue
Salvatore Ferragamo Group with a 6% increase in revenue for the first half of the year. Group’s net profit is down by 3.7%
Prada with slight increase on revenue
Preliminary figures for consolidated net revenue of the Prada Group for the six month's period ended 31st July 2014 amount to 1 750 million euros, up by 1% compared to similar period last year
Coach with declining sales and net income
Sales of the American company decreased 7.1% in the fourth quarter and net income for the period fell two thirds. Results for the entire year are less severe, but sales and net income were still down (-5.3% and -24.5% respectively)
Bangladesh’s leather sector registers record exports
Official statistics released in Bangladesh show the industry’s exports with a growth rate of 29% in the last 12 months’ period, reaching 747 million US dollars
Kenya focused on reviving its leather industry
Industrialization Cabinet Secretary Adan Mohamed has named a task force to work on the recovery of the local leather industry
Nanotechnologies applied to footwear in European project
The joint European consortium is looking into materials, components and footwear with enhanced comfort properties based on nanotechnologies
Project Be Nature focus on developing sustainable products and materials
The project aiming to develop biodegradable leather with minor impact to the environment was a success, with the objectives completely met, and with the resulting materials and products already commercialized in the international markets
Portuguese company reinterprets the cultural inheritance of the country with its leather products
Ideal & Co, Living Heritage is a brand created in 2012 and 100% Portuguese, aiming to “reinterpret, preserve and share the beauty of what is genuine and Made in Portugal”
Portuguese brands innovate while getting inspired by tradition
Cultural roots are the inspirational starting point for footwear brands in Portugal. Lazuli, Pelcor, rutz and Green Boots are examples of this recent trend-
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