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Barney horner
Bangladesh Leather Sector Struggling for Investment
Bangladesh’s leather industry has been struggling to find new investment, even though the government awarded leather ‘Product of the Year’ for FY2017-18.
TFL is launching its own blog called “Main Reaction”
As a modern and innovative company TFL is launching a blog called “Main Reaction” on tfl.com
Revenues at the Top 100 Luxury Goods Firms Hits £195 billion
The world’s top 100 luxury goods companies generated, in aggregated revenues, a whopping £195b in the fiscal year of 2017, representing a composite growth of 10.8%, according to a new report by Deloitte Global.
Inspiramais: next edition to have 17 tanneries
Inspiramais: Hall of Design and Materials Innovation takes place this year on 4-5 June at the Pro Magno Events Center in São Paulo
US Tariff Imposition Could Result in Inflation
In the United States, luxury consumption and the broader retail business are in line for yet another shakeup, as the current White House administration plans to once again increase tariffs on Chinese imports
East Africa Forum Pushes for Accessible Leather Market
The East African Community (EAC) Leather Forum has urged the bloc to begin creating a readily accessible market for leather products. The forum has called for the EAC to fast track the implementation of their Regional Leather Strategy
Fashion House Jean Patou Rebrands to Patou
Following their 2018 takeover, by luxury giant LVMH, Jean Patou has now revealed its new name: Patou.
USHSLA & LIA Submit Comments Opposing Imposition of Tariffs on EU Leather Handbag Imports to US
Retaliatory tariffs would cause undue harm to US hides, skins and leather industry
Prada to Halt Fur Use
Italian luxury fashion house Prada has announced it will stop using animal fur from next year.
Zimbabwe Industry Urged to Meet International Standards
Zimbabwe’s leather sector could reap greater export proceeds for the economy if it invests towards meeting international standards, an official has said.