All articles by Barney horner
Barney horner
India to Raise Tariffs on US Products
India is looking to raise tariffs on a load of products imported from the U.S. beginning next week, just days ahead of a visit by US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo aimed at deepening defence and energy ties between the two nations
Chinese Tariffs to Have Big Effect on American Industry
American industries, including apparel, technology and manufacturing, are set to lose big on account of the new tariffs on Chinese goods, according to Wells Fargo
Owners of Lanvin Seek Investors for Fashion Unit
The Chinese retail-to-drugs conglomerate backed by billionaire Guo Guanchang, Fosun International, is looking to sell a stake in its fashion unit to outside investors in an effort to help revamp the business, according to sources close to the company.
Moda appoints director of footwear
Moda, the heart of UK fashion and the trade show that brings fashion to life, has announced the appointment of Lisa Govier to the newly created role of Director of Footwear.
Hardy UK announce new arrival
Hardy UK have announced that as of 3 June 2019, Mirko Alighieri has joined its leather blade producing group, adding further sales and market development skills to Hardy’s growing team.
Fashion Brands Not Paying Living Wage to Supply Chain Workers
A new report has claimed that “no major clothing brand” has been able to show that the workers making their clothing in Asia, Africa, Central America or Eastern Europe are being paid enough to escape poverty.
Uzbekistan and Turkey Launch Joint Leather Production Cluster
The Uzbek-Turkish cluster for the production of shoes and leather is scheduled to be launched in by the end of this year
Luxury Brands Increase Social Media Spending
In the pursuit of young shoppers, luxury brands such as Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Christian Dior have increased their digital platform spending
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the European Leather Association
At a time when European citizens were reflecting on their vote and who will be sitting in the next European Parliament, COTANCE member associations and their tanners gathered to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of their common representative body.
France to Ban Burning of Luxury Goods
France’s prime minister on Tuesday announced a crackdown on the destruction of unsold or returned consumer products that will affect online retailers such as Amazon and luxury goods brands.