MARK ROCHE, founder and managing director of Dragon Leather

A write up in WalesOnline.

According to this Wall Street Journal summary, "China said Wednesday it decided to impose temporary antidumping measures against carbon-steel fastener imports from the European Union, in its latest trade dispute just hours after the EU extended an antidumping duty on China-made leather shoes.".

Bloomberg report on EU anti dumping decision.

European Union member states voted to extend anti dumping duty of 16.5% and 10% respectively on shoes imported from China and Vietnam.

This article criticises the decision as protectionism.

Why and how Ecommerce is important for a variety of businesses.?

There are many useful tips for any retailer include those selling leather goods.

A Forbe's article on upcoming designers, iconic names and brands. They welcome reader comments too!

A Quote:
"You can wear leather anytime, anywhere, even in the spring. "

ABC News write up on how young fashion fans dress up OR dress down.

John Avery of Avery Leather Consulting has over 30 years of experience in leather industry. John Avery was associated with BLC Leather Technology Centre for international consulting assignments.

The website has a clutter-free, easy flowing layout. Even though a flash introduction on the landing page gives a polished look and feel, I personally prefer text / image homepages with links to movies and other glittery objects.

In Avery Leather Consulting website, you get to know all information related to the consulting work offered by Mr. John Avery. More general information about leather and reading material will make it useful to readers in the industry.

Leather Exports fell 37% in 2008-09 and by about 25% in the first quarter of 2009-10

The industry wants incentives and help from the government.

Quote : Shoes this fall are bold and daring. Whether they are flats, wedges or stilettos, or strappy, zippered or studded, they don't just sit there quietly waiting to be noticed. They distinctly shout, "Look at me!"

The fast-rising rupee, vis-a-vis the US dollar, had hurt the $4 billion Indian leather industry, as currencies of competing countries, especially China, are stable