Leatherbiz Market Intelligence - Hopes of Automotive Leather Growth Return
It is clear from our new edition of the Leatherbiz Market Intelligence newsletter that the automotive sector, once more, offers the best source of hope and solace for leather manufacturers. Supply chain and logistics setbacks in the first half of 2022…
Heat is Seriously Affecting U.S. Livestock Industry
The U.S. livestock industry has been hit by the heat. Thousands of cattle died in Kansas from the heat from June to July this year.
LVMH Sales Growth Slows as Europe, US Gains Fail to Offset China Lockdowns
Sales at LVMH’s fashion and leather goods business rose 19 per cent in the second quarter, a slowdown on prior quarter’s growth. Dior and Louis Vuitton continue to perform strongly.
China's Shoe, Bag Exports Up in June
China’s General Administration of Customs announced that total import and export value in June was US$564.5 billion, a year-on-year increase of 10.3% (previous value 11.1%), and a cumulative year-on-year increase of 10.3% (previous value 10.3%). Amon…
More than 1,000 Certifications for LWG
Multi-stakeholder body the Leather Working Group (LWG) has said more than 1,000 leather manufacturers around the world have now obtained LWG certification.
France Plans Fashion Revolution with Climate-impact Labels
By next year, every item of clothing sold in France will require a label detailing its precise climate impact -- with a similar rule expected for the rest of the European Union by 2026.
How is a GSC Product Born
GSC Group invests every year in research and development of cutting-edge sustainable chemical solutions. The making of new products is driven by technical needs such as the improvement of specific leather performances, or new market specifications. Fo…
Online Footwear Consumption Gains Share in Spain
The COVID-19 pandemic appears to have given a sustainable boost to e-commerce in the footwear sector, as 2021 was the second-best year in this regard, immediately after 2020
Tyson Foods to Sponsor IULTCS Young Leather Scientist Grant in 2023
The Executive Committee of the IULTCS is delighted to announce that Tyson Foods will be joining the prestigious list of sponsors who support our young leather research community.
The 10th China shoes Capital Footwear Procurement Festival Opens
On July 14, the 10th China Shoes Capital Footwear Purchasing Festival officially opened, with 252 footwear companies participating, which lasted for three days.
Leather Exports to Cross $6 bn This Fiscal: CLE
The countrys exports of leather and leather products would cross USD 6 billion in 2022-23 on account of growing demand for these products in global markets, CLE said on Monday. Council for Leather Exports (CLE) Chairman Sanjay Leekha said that the cha…
US Retail: Consumer Confidence Collapses while Footwear Retail Slowly Loses its Drive
Despite the declining trend of the monthly shoe store retail sales and persistent macroeconomic headwinds such as supply chain disruptions and the continuous rise of inflation, US companies are displaying some optimism towards the remaining year. That…
Training - Overcoming the Shortage of Skilled Craftsmen
Rising demand for leathergoods brands such as Herms and LVMH is a positive sign for the luxury leather sector, but it can turn into a thorny problem when there are not sufficient qualified, skilled craftsmen to make the bags and fulfill the orders. Th…
Current Situation of Vietnam's Textile and Apparel Industry (II)
Another aspect of the rapid development of Made in Vietnam is the gradual loss of cost advantages. The first is the advantage of labor cost. For the past ten years, Vietnam raised the minimum wage every year. Due to the epidemic, Vietnam has not adjus…
Current Situation of Vietnam's Textile and Apparel Industry (I)
Vietnam, as the worlds second-largest exporter of textiles and apparel, why has its economy grown so well in recent years?