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julian turner
LVMH to open new Mayfair hotel
Luxury goods giant LVMH wants architect Norman Foster to design its new London hotel and flagship Celine store, set to open by 2022.
LK Bennett tangles with collapse
British luxury fashion chain LK Bennett is going into administration as it desperately seeks the funding it needs to stay afloat.
Ted Baker CEO quits over allegations
Ted Baker’s CEO has resigned following allegations that he enforced a “hugging” culture at the company.
Bangladesh leather sector flounders
Exports of leather and leather products by Bangladesh have fallen significantly during this financial year in the July–January period compared to the same period in the previous fiscal year.
The balance of Brazilian participation at Futurmoda
With its figures on the rise, Spanish fair Futurmoda (for materials used in the footwear and artifact sectors) recently came to a close having had the participation of four Brazilian tanneries: Best Brasil, Nova Kaeru, Courovale by BCM and Dueñas Couros.
Zimbabwe leather industry: A call to arms
Small scale players in the Zimbabwe leather industry have issued a plea for support to help them regrow the industry by re-opening and retooling previously shut down tanneries.
Leather could be key to Nigeria’s economic regrowth
Following its first recession in over 20 years, Nigeria is open to diversifying its economy, with entrepreneurs countrywide betting on the leather industry.
Nairobi leather manufacturers push for training hub
Leather makers are urging the government to set up a hub to help small-scale artisans improve their skills, in a bid to start producing better quality products for the international market.
Projects aiming to boost Tamil Nadu leather industry approved
The Department of Policy and Promotion has approved four projects under the Indian Footwear Leather and Accessories Development Program.