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Jaguar Land Rover has trialed the use of secure blockchain technology to ensure full transparency within a sustainable leather supply chain. In a world-first, Jaguar Land Rover partnered with supply chain traceability provider Circular, leading UK leather…
Harley-Davidson is looking to increase focus on the used motorcycle market in the United States, in the brand’s latest efforts to increase customer base. And to do this, Harley-Davidson plans to roll out a certified pre-owned bike program, known as H-D…
Swedish luxury brand Byredo has opened its first flagship store in Singapore. Located in Ngee Ann City shopping center, the store offers a wide range of fragrances, leather goods, and accessories. The store facade features a gray concrete wall with the brand…
The first MCM Philippines store has opened its doors, at the giant Mall of Asia complex in Metro Manila. The German luxury leather accessories brand MCM Worldwide store is located inside the Luxe Duty-Free precinct in the mall. The MCM Philippines boutique…
Malaysian leather goods and bags retailer Leather Avenue is planning a complete store redesign across its more than 30 outlets in Malaysia before it starts expanding across Asia. The new retail concept is currently on show at the firm’s 3000sqft “La Galleria”…
Hong Kong leather specialist brand Rabeanco has opened a new flagship store at Changi Jewel, its fifth store in Singapore. The new store features a selection of travel convertible bags which can be used as both backpack and shoulder bags. Rabeanco also offers…
Furla in Hong Kong has opened a new boutique at the Peak Galleria. The 67sqm store takes a prominent position on the first floor of one of Hong Kong’s top tourist destinations, sporting an updated look with Italian marble flooring, timber veneer wall…
For the second year in a row, leather bag sales have declined and nylon and other fabric options are now driving significant growth for the US women’s bag market, according to retail tracking service The NPD Group. According to the group’s analysis, the same…
Reebok will launch a Aztrek pop-up store at Suntec City next month. Set to open from May 1 to 7, the pop up brings the retro Aztrek line back with ‘90s-inspired colours and designs, along with cult-classic arcade games and Instagram-worthy corners. Visitors…
India’s premium leather bag brand Kompanero plans to open 100 outlets by 2025. The company will open four stores, raising its network to 34, this year. “With four new stores in the pipeline, we are expanding our presence in existing cities with Express Avenue…
Ahead of its pre-fall 2019 Métiers d’Art show in New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, Chanel has said it will “no longer use exotic skins in [its] future creations”. The exotic skins in question include crocodile, lizard, snake, stingray and fur, of which…
Hong Kong leather goods manufacturer Sitoy Group has acquired Italian luxury brand A.Testoni. Sitoy’s investment allows A.Testoni to maintain its brand identity and maximise on its artisanal heritage in a long-term strategy to drive the brand’s ongoing…
Burberry says it has entered into an agreement to acquire a luxury leather-goods business from longstanding Italian partner CF&P. CF&P employees, including the craftsmen who have worked with the British luxury fashion house for more than a decade, will…
Italian luxury leathergoods specialist Tod’s has opened a new-concept flagship boutique at Paragon shopping mall on Orchard Road. While known for its classic Gommino driving shoes, Tod’s introduces more accessories at its new flagship, featuring a…
High-end leather products retailer Da Milano is eyeing Rs 300 crore turnover and plans to open 150 new outlets across the country for its three brands in three years. “We are looking at a turnover of Rs 300 crore by fiscal 2020-21. We will grow our business…
Italian leather goods label Il Bisonte, owned by UK investment fund Palamon since 2015, plans to open a directly owned shop in Hong Kong as a way into China. Founded by Wanny Di Filippo in 1970, the company expects to close this year with revenue exceeding…
